Bitcoin Blasts Past $81K: Short Squeeze, ETF Inflows, and Institutional Stacking Signal Bigger Move Ahead

Bitcoin briefly topped $81,000 in the past 24 hours, fueled by over $370M in short liquidations, accelerating ETF demand, and meaningful regulatory progress on stablecoin legislation. With Western Union going live on Solana and institutions like Hut 8 and Strive expanding their Bitcoin exposure, the market is sending a clear signal. Here's the full breakdown — and what it could mean for the week ahead.