Bitcoin price may rebound to $85K as CME ‘smart money’ slashes shorts

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February 23, 2026

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Bitcoin price may rebound to $85K as CME 'smart money' slashes shorts

Futures traders slashed bearish Bitcoin bets last month, a shift that preceded a 70% rally in 2025 and a 190% increase in the BTC price in 2023.