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Coverage of short squeeze in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Apr 17 · 12:04 UTCMost recent: Jun 22 · 21:54 UTC
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  • BUSINESSJun 22 · 21:54 UTCBLOOMBERG
    Avis Set for $650 Million Pentwater Payout After Short Squeeze

    Avis Budget Group Inc. is set to receive a $650 million payout from Pentwater following a short squeeze. The company released its earnings figures on July 31.

  • BUSINESSJun 5 · 19:28 UTCCOINTELEGRAPH
    Bitcoin bears face $2.6B trap as BTC funding rate drops: Is a short squeeze brewing?

    Bitcoin bears increased short positions as BTC price fell to $60,000, accumulating $2.6 billion in short leverage. The article questions whether this could trigger an upside short squeeze.

  • BUSINESSMay 28 · 11:59 UTCBLOOMBERG
    Goldman Traders See a Short Squeeze Brewing for Unloved Sectors

    Goldman Sachs traders are anticipating a potential short squeeze in underperforming sectors. The firm is set to release earnings on April 13, 2026, following a recent report on its New York Stock Exchange presence.

  • BUSINESSMay 27 · 19:17 UTCCOINTELEGRAPH
    Ether bears at risk of $2B squeeze as short positions build around $2K

    Ether futures positioning near $2,000 has tightened as rising open interest and dense short liquidity heighten the risk of a $2 billion short squeeze above $2,150. Bears are increasingly vulnerable to a potential price rebound triggering a market-wide short covering event.

  • BUSINESSMay 26 · 02:59 UTCCOINTELEGRAPH
    Bitcoin volatility falls to 8-month low: Is a BTC breakout imminent?

    Bitcoin's volatility has reached an 8-month low, though this does not directly predict future price movements. Derivatives data, however, suggests a potential rally to $82,000 could trigger a significant short squeeze.

  • BUSINESSMay 25 · 12:00 UTCCOINTELEGRAPH
    BTC price to attack $80K shorts on Iran peace deal: Five things to know in Bitcoin this week

    Bitcoin traders anticipate a potential short squeeze pushing BTC to $80,000 amid speculation about an Iran peace deal, but concerns over weak demand and leverage-driven risks suggest possible liquidation events. Analysts caution that market dynamics remain uncertain despite the bullish price target.

  • BUSINESSApr 24 · 15:27 UTCBLOOMBERG
    ‘The Jig Is Up’: 70% Crash Marks Quick End to Avis Short Squeeze

    Avis experienced a 70% stock price crash, marking the abrupt end to a short squeeze. The event occurred amid heightened market volatility and speculation.

  • BUSINESSApr 23 · 01:11 UTCR/CRYPTOCURRENCY
    Retail short heavy = moon time

    The article highlights that retail investors are currently short-heavy in Bitcoin (BTC), a pattern historically followed by parabolic bull runs. It predicts a significant upward move in BTC, potentially surpassing $80k, driven by a short squeeze and sustained retail buying. The author emphasizes the inevitability of the bull market and advises holding BTC despite market noise.

  • BUSINESSApr 22 · 09:09 UTCTHE BLOCK
    Bitcoin rises above $78,000, Fear & Greed Index exits ‘extreme fear’ zone

    Bitcoin climbed above $78,000 early Wednesday, driven by short squeezes and strong ETF inflows. The Fear & Greed Index exited the 'extreme fear' zone, indicating improved market sentiment.

  • BUSINESSApr 21 · 16:48 UTCCOINTELEGRAPH
    Bitcoin funding stays negative at $78K as short squeeze expectations grow

    Bitcoin's price is gradually increasing while funding rates remain negative, a scenario analysts believe could lead to a short squeeze. The current negative funding at $78K contrasts with the upward price movement, signaling potential market dynamics.

  • BUSINESSApr 21 · 08:34 UTCR/CRYPTOMARKETS
    The Bitcoin Short Squeeze Everyone Was Waiting For Just Happened. The Bulls Have No More Excuses

    A Bitcoin short squeeze occurred, marking a significant shift in market dynamics. The event is seen as a turning point for bullish investors, who now have no remaining excuses to avoid the market.

  • BUSINESSApr 20 · 19:51 UTCR/CRYPTOCURRENCY
    Crypto Bears Lose $420 Million in Brutal Short Squeeze

    Crypto bears incurred a $420 million loss due to a brutal short squeeze, which occurs when rising cryptocurrency prices force short sellers to cover their positions, exacerbating price increases. The event highlights the volatile nature of the crypto market and the risks associated with short-term trading strategies.

  • BUSINESSApr 18 · 20:47 UTCR/CRYPTOMARKETS
    BTC at 75k — is this a breakout or a trap?

    Bitcoin's price at $75k is being analyzed for potential breakout or trap, with movements attributed to liquidity rather than sustained strength. The article notes short squeezes, late buyer entries, and liquidity accumulation around this level, suggesting a possible continuation if the level holds or a fake breakout if it fails.

  • BUSINESSApr 17 · 18:41 UTCBLOOMBERG
    Short Squeeze Turbocharges Equity Rally as Riskiest Stocks Soar

    A short squeeze has accelerated an equity rally, with riskiest stocks experiencing significant gains. Market dynamics driven by speculative trading and shifting investor sentiment are fueling the surge.

  • BUSINESSApr 17 · 12:04 UTC
    Negative Funding Rates Hit Yearly High as Bitcoin Tests $76K

    Bitcoin funding rates reached a yearly high in negative territory, creating potential for a short squeeze or bull trap as the price approaches $76,000. This dynamic reflects heightened market volatility and speculative positioning.

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