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Bitcoin Surges as U.S. Strategic Reserve Bill Sparks $100 Million Short Squeeze

Published September 20, 2026 2:53 PM · 0 views $BTC
Bitcoin Surges as U.S. Strategic Reserve Bill Sparks $100 Million Short Squeeze

Bitcoin surged toward $80,000 as markets reacted to scheduled U.S. congressional discussions on a strategic Bitcoin reserve bill, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent emphasizing the need for the Clarify Act to structure digital asset markets. The rapid price rise triggered a significant short squeeze, forcing many bearish positions to close out.

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This article is an English localization of a Korean-language crypto news report. Original headline: 비트코인 왜 갑자기 뛰었나…美 비축 법안에 1억달러 ‘숏 스퀴즈’