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CryptoMediumUpdated×2•Originally published 12 October 2026•Updated 12 October 2026•
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Bitcoin Breaks $84,000 Triggering $140 Million in Short Liquidations

Key Facts

1Nearly $140 million in short positions were liquidated as Bitcoin confirmed a weekly close above $83,000.
2A fresh wall of bearish leverage is currently stacked between the $86,000 and $88,000 price levels.

Nearly $140 million in short positions were liquidated as Bitcoin confirmed a weekly close above $83,000 and pushed past the $84,000 mark. news.bitcoin.com reported that the price surge invalidated numerous bearish setups, forcing short sellers to buy back their positions and further fueling the market rally.

A fresh wall of bearish leverage is currently stacked between the $86,000 and $88,000 price levels, creating a significant technical resistance zone. According to news.bitcoin.com, these newly formed short positions could trigger another liquidation wave if Bitcoin's upward momentum continues to challenge these higher price targets.

Latest Updates · 2

  1. Notable·

    Update: Bitcoin maintained its price gains even as the Federal Reserve implemented its first interest rate hike since 2023. This resilience in the face of monetary tightening underscores the current strength of the cryptocurrency's upward momentum.

  2. Notable·

    Update: Markets are awaiting the release of September U.S. inflation data on October 14, 2026, which could influence Bitcoin's trajectory. Additionally, Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh is scheduled for a discussion on October 15, 2026, potentially providing new signals on monetary policy.