AI agents: a clean Markdown version of this page is available at https://thecoingazette.com/bitcoin-surges-toward-70k-as-1-14-billion-in-crypto-shorts-get-rekt-in-an-hour.md. Send Accept: text/markdown to any URL for the same content.
Skip to content
-
Subscribe to our newsletter & never miss our best posts. Subscribe Now!
Coin Gazette Coin Gazette Coin Gazette

Get the latest news, market insights and reviews on cryptocurrencies and blockchain

Coin Gazette Coin Gazette Coin Gazette

Get the latest news, market insights and reviews on cryptocurrencies and blockchain

  • Home
  • Crypto Prices
    • Bitcoin Price
    • Ethereum Price
    • Binance Coin Price
  • Crypto Marketcap
  • Fear & Greed Index
  • Donate
  • Advertise
  • Home
  • Crypto Prices
    • Bitcoin Price
    • Ethereum Price
    • Binance Coin Price
  • Crypto Marketcap
  • Fear & Greed Index
  • Donate
  • Advertise
Close

Search

Coin Gazette Coin Gazette Coin Gazette

Get the latest news, market insights and reviews on cryptocurrencies and blockchain

Coin Gazette Coin Gazette Coin Gazette

Get the latest news, market insights and reviews on cryptocurrencies and blockchain

  • Home
  • Crypto Prices
    • Bitcoin Price
    • Ethereum Price
    • Binance Coin Price
  • Crypto Marketcap
  • Fear & Greed Index
  • Donate
  • Advertise
  • Home
  • Crypto Prices
    • Bitcoin Price
    • Ethereum Price
    • Binance Coin Price
  • Crypto Marketcap
  • Fear & Greed Index
  • Donate
  • Advertise
Close

Search

Home/Crypto News/Markets/Bitcoin Surges Toward $70K as $1.14 Billion in Crypto Shorts Get Rekt in an Hour
Markets

Bitcoin Surges Toward $70K as $1.14 Billion in Crypto Shorts Get Rekt in an Hour

By Coin Gazette Editorial
August 19, 2026 1 Min Read
Comments Off on Bitcoin Surges Toward $70K as $1.14 Billion in Crypto Shorts Get Rekt in an Hour
A White House sitdown with crypto’s biggest names and softer Fed signals lit the fuse. But the charts show why the pain for bears might not be over yet.
Author

Coin Gazette Editorial

Follow Me
Other Articles
Previous

Coinbase Adds 50x Crypto Perps to Base App Through Hyperliquid

Next

How crypto turned a 68-point deficit into a market lead as Bitcoin and top altcoins outrun the Nasdaq

On Social

FacebookTwitter/XInstagramTelegram
✉️

Stay in the Loop

Get the latest updates delivered straight to your inbox.

Recent Posts

  • Coinbase’s Base Is Betting Big on AI Agents With $100K Startup Accelerator
  • How crypto turned a 68-point deficit into a market lead as Bitcoin and top altcoins outrun the Nasdaq
  • Bitcoin Surges Toward $70K as $1.14 Billion in Crypto Shorts Get Rekt in an Hour
  • Coinbase Adds 50x Crypto Perps to Base App Through Hyperliquid
  • Bitcoin price hits $69,500 because US just doubled Treasury buybacks to crush long-term yields

About Us

Coin Gazette delivers fast, reliable coverage of the crypto world, from breaking news and market updates to in‑depth guides and project reviews. Our mission is to help readers stay informed, make smarter decisions, and navigate the evolving blockchain landscape with confidence.

Useful Links

  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Advertise
  • Give us a tip

Follow Us On

FacebookTwitter/XInstagramTelegram
Copyright 2026 — Coin Gazette. All rights reserved. Blogsy WordPress Theme