Bitcoin just cleared $85,000 as more than $648 million in crypto shorts were liquidated in 24 hours. That forced buying helped accelerate the breakout, but open interest remains near record levels. The next test is whether fresh spot demand can keep BTC above $85,000 once the squeeze fades. https://cryptoslate.com/bitcoin-just-broke-85000-but-the-rally-is-being-powered-by-traders-forced-to-buy/