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Bitcoin and Gold Rose After US Elections Amid $378 Million Short Squeeze
(4 hours ago) · 1 source · Summarized by CryptoBipto
Bitcoin and gold both surged following US elections, but a $378 million short squeeze in the crypto derivatives market has raised questions about whether the rally reflects a genuine debasement trade or was amplified by forced liquidations of short positions.
WHY IT MATTERS
When you hear about a "debasement trade," it refers to people buying assets like gold or Bitcoin because they expect a country's currency to lose value over time, often due to government spending or money printing.
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- cryptoslate.com
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