Bitcoin clears $78K. Short sellers just got wrecked.
Published: April 22, 2026
Duration: 7:34
Bitcoin clears $78K for the first time in weeks. $418 million in liquidations in 24 hours. ETH up 4%, SOL up 4%. The short squeeze the bears didn't see coming.
Today's key developments:
• $418 million in crypto liquidations in 24 hours as Bitcoin tests $78K resistance and short sellers get caught offside.
• Lazarus Group has a new attack vector: a macOS-targeting exploit called Mach-O Man, and they're using LayerZero and other bridges to launder the proceeds.
• Aave's TVL is sliding, with capital rotating to Spark and Lido — and USDC is becoming the default parking spot for DeFi cash sitting on the sideline...
Today's key developments:
• $418 million in crypto liquidations in 24 hours as Bitcoin tests $78K resistance and short sellers get caught offside.
• Lazarus Group has a new attack vector: a macOS-targeting exploit called Mach-O Man, and they're using LayerZero and other bridges to launder the proceeds.
• Aave's TVL is sliding, with capital rotating to Spark and Lido — and USDC is becoming the default parking spot for DeFi cash sitting on the sideline...