Bitcoin reclaims $87,000 as shorts forced out
Bitcoin rallied above $87,000 to its highest level since late January, up about 5–6% from a prior close near $81,000–$81,200, as forced liquidations wiped out short positions.
Bitcoin moved past $87,000, its highest level since late January, surprising short sellers. The move was a roughly 5-6% rise from a prior close around $81,000-$81,200 and was driven by a wave of forced liquidations.