Bitcoin opens week soaring past $70,000 igniting $115 million in market liquidations 
Quick Take
Bitcoin has surged past $70,000, reaching a peak of $70,800, with a notable 7% increase in the last five days. Coinglass data reveals over $115 million in liquidations in the digital asset market within the last 24 hours, primarily from short liquidations. In the past hour alone, the digital asset market has seen $20 million of shorts liquidated.
This surge coincides with a period of strength in European markets, identified by Cryptoslate as the most bullish region for Bitcoin in 2024 thus far. Intriguingly, Bitcoin’s rally seems to be trailing behind gold, which has been achieving new all-time highs and is presently valued at $2,338 per ounce. The surge in Bitcoin is fueled by a combination of short squeezes and geopolitical factors.
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James Van Straten
James fervently appreciates data, technology, and trend-spotting. As a tech and liberty maximalist, he hails Bitcoin as the 21st century's paramount invention.
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