short sellers
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Bitcoin is whiskers away from an all-time high, setting crypto and its markets up for an exciting week ahead
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The bitcoin derivatives market is beginning to show heightened volatility and interest from participants seeking to take advantage of the week’s major price moves
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As hedge funds’ short positions in S&P 500 futures reach 12-year highs, some experts believe a short squeeze could also play well for digital assets
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An overwhelming majority of the Silvergate float has been shorted, but a delayed SEC filing means a short squeeze is now further from reality
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Silvergate short interest is astronomically high, opening real possibility for a squeeze on bearish traders
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Blockworks Exclusive: A market meltdown, substantial short positions and BNT rewards being dumped brought Bancor to the brink of catastrophe
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Collapsing cryptocurrency prices have sent short sellers on a frenzy, and they’re targeting some of digital assets’ biggest companies
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