What caused the $280M Bitcoin liquidation?

Short squeeze on bearish futures after the ceasefire news spiked prices 6% fast—common in volatile BTC markets.

Will the US-Iran truce push Bitcoin to $80K?

Maybe short-term, but derivatives show weak momentum; $68K correction risks if truce fails.

No—PARITY Act flops and policy gaps keep bulls cautious amid political noise.

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Bitcoin rocketed past $72K in hours, fueled by a surprise US-Iran truce. Yet bears smell blood in the derivatives data.

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Bitcoin surged 6% to over $72K on US-Iran ceasefire, triggering $280M in bear liquidations. 𝕏
Derivatives data signals limited bullish momentum, with flat premiums and put option demand. 𝕏
Fragile truce and regulatory hurdles leave room for a $68K correction despite the rally. 𝕏

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Originally reported by Cointelegraph