#BitcoinHits $80,000 MARKET VALUE
Bitcoin officially broke the $80,500 psychological barrier today, May 4, 2026, hitting a high of $80,595 in early trading. This marks its highest price level since January 31, 2026.1
$BTC Institutional Inflows: US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded massive interest, including a single-day net inflow of $629.8 million on Friday, May 1.Geopolitical Relief: Markets reacted positively to a reported de-escalation in Middle East tensions and the announcement of "Project Freedom," a US-led initiative to escort vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.Legislative Momentum: Optimism is growing around the CLARITY Act, a legislative compromise aimed at resolving standoffs over stablecoin yield frameworks.Short Liquidations: The rapid price jump triggered over $250 million in short-position liquidations within 24 hours, further fueling the upward momentum.
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๐๐๐๐นOver 150 million dollars in crypto shorts liquidated in the last hour.
Rapid move caught bears off guard.
Short squeeze dynamics are kicking in.