"Bitcoin Soars and Markets Surge Amid Trump Assassination Attempt"
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Bitcoin experienced a significant price surge over the weekend, jumping 4.6% to $63,110 following an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. This led to the liquidation of $170 million worth of short positions. Analysts attribute the rise to large-scale buying by whales and a bullish sentiment among investors, although caution is advised due to potential market reversals and upcoming Mt. Gox liquidations.
- Bitcoin Weekend Surge Forced $170 Million Worth of Shorts Into Liquidation Decrypt
- July 14, 2024, coverage of the Trump assassination attempt CNN
- Bitcoin jumps as markets see increased odds of election victory for pro-crypto Trump CNBC
- Global Markets Ramp Up the ‘Trump Trade’ After Rally Attack Bloomberg
- Shares in Truth Social Parent Jump Nearly 50% The Wall Street Journal
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