Bitcoin Bulls Crush Crypto Shorts

The highly anticipated Bitcoin (BTC) bull run has led to heavy losses for short sellers. The leading cryptocurrency surpassed the $89,000 mark, surging by over 10% in the past 24 hours. The $90,000 level is now within reach, as the Fear and Greed index indicates extreme greed.

The global crypto market capitalization surged by 9.6% to reach $3 trillion. Trading volume has increased by 42% to reach $314 billion. Bitcoin's dominance is approaching 59%, while major altcoins such as Dogecoin (DOGE) and Ethereum (ETH) have gained 142% and 38%, respectively, over the past week.

Liquidated Crypto Shorts

According to CoinGlass data, over 173,000 traders were liquidated in the last 24 hours, resulting in $700 million in liquidations. The largest single liquidation order for BTC/USDT, valued at $15.70 million, occurred on Binance.

Approximately 62% of the liquidated bets, totaling $431 million, were short positions held by traders who believed the bull run would falter and the market would correct. However, the market continued to rally, leading to significant losses for these traders. These losses are the highest since BTC's April surge past $73,000.

Bitcoin and Dogecoin Price Movements

Bitcoin has risen by 43% in the past 30 days and is currently trading at an average price of $89,149. Its 24-hour trading volume has jumped by 80% to $138.51 billion, pushing its market capitalization towards $1.8 trillion.

Dogecoin (DOGE) has surged by 48% in the last 24 hours, extending its gains for the fourth consecutive day, fueling speculation about reaching a $1 price target. DOGE broke above 41 cents for the first time since May 2021, bringing its weekly gains to 150% and nearly tripling its value in 30 days.

Traders are watching the $1 mark as a significant target for DOGE, anticipating a repeat of its 2021 surge above 70 cents. The cryptocurrency is currently trading at an average price of $0.412.