The Big Bid Returns: Clarity, Capital, and Crypto’s Structural Repricing
The week opened cautiously amid Middle East tensions and oil price volatility. However, early signs of geopolitical de-escalation triggered a relief rally that quickly evolved into a short-covering squeeze. With over $300 million in short liquidations occurring within hours, BTC reclaimed above the $74,000 level, reversing early-week losses, and market sentiment improved sharply, despite the Fear and Greed Index in Extreme fear.