$BTC

The breakout rides the wave of buoyancy in U.S. equities after Trump announced that fresh trade agreements with nations like the United Kingdom are nearing the finish line. Bitcoin’s upward burst triggered a cascade of crypto liquidations—roughly $583.82 million in derivatives got wiped out, including a brutal $101 million worth of bitcoin shorts erased within the past hour. After tapping $101,454, the price has since eased a bit.