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Bitcoin surges to $68,310 as $1.22B short squeeze hits crypto market amid AI sector weakness

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19 Aug 2026
UToday
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Bullish
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Bitcoin jumped to $68,310, Ethereum surpassed $2,000, and Solana rose 6.5%, triggering a $1.22 billion short squeeze in just one hour. This rally was driven by a capital shift from the weakening AI tech sector into cryptocurrencies, surprising many traders betting against crypto. The massive forced buybacks of short positions caused sharp price increases. Experts suggest this trend reflects deeper structural shifts, with AI and Bitcoin potentially reinforcing each other's growth through economic and technological factors, signaling a strong long-term outlook for crypto markets.

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