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Hedge Funds Resume Shorting After Massive Squeeze

Hedge funds are jumping back into short positions following the largest short squeeze seen since 2020.

Hedge Funds Resume Shorting After Massive Squeeze
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Crypto hedge funds are testing the waters again with short positions. This move comes right after traders experienced the biggest short squeeze since 2020. Market participants rushed to close out bearish bets during the recent price spike, forcing many funds to take heavy losses.

Now that the dust is settling, institutional players are re establishing short positions to hedge against ongoing market swings. Political tensions and shifting global economies continue to keep traders on edge. The sudden return of short sellers shows that big money expects more rough patches ahead.

Traders should watch funding rates and open interest closely in the coming days. If short positions build up too fast again, the market could see another sudden squeeze. Stay cautious and keep an eye on how macro events impact trading volumes.

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