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Bitcoin spikes above $70K on massive short squeeze but analysts warn of a possible drop to $44K.

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20 Aug 2026, 11:38 WIB
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Bitcoin spikes above $70K on massive short squeeze but analysts warn of a possible drop to $44K.

Bitcoin surged past $70,000, reaching $71,570—the highest since June 2—driven by a short squeeze that liquidated over 160,000 traders and was supported by US government actions like crypto legislation efforts and bond buybacks. Despite the rally, many experts caution this may be a liquidity-driven move rather than true demand, predicting a potential sharp decline to between $44,000 and $48,000 before a sustained bull market begins. The market remains volatile with mixed signals, including inflows into Bitcoin ETFs but ongoing skepticism about the rally's foundation.

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