Bitcoin clears $86,000 as $1B in shorts liquidated again – battle now shifts to $90k

Bitcoin rose above $86,000 as roughly $1 billion in short positions were liquidated, extending a sharp upward move. The squeeze reflects strengthening bullish momentum but also increases the risk of near-term volatility as leveraged traders reposition. Market attention now shifts to whether Bitcoin can sustain the breakout and challenge the $90,000 level.