Bitcoin EXPLODES to $72K as Record $3B Shorts Get WIPED
Bitcoin EXPLODES to $72K as Record $3B Shorts Get WIPED  
Podcast: The Wolf Of All Streets
Published On: Thu Aug 20 2026
Description: Bitcoin explodes above $72K in its biggest upside move in years, wiping out a record $2.7B in shorts as ETF inflows return and majors start to lead again. We also cover Treasury stepping in with larger long-bond buybacks, Trump pushing for CLARITY while opening the door to Hyperliquid and U.S. perps, and Elon Musk exploring USDC payouts on X. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices