According to @rovercrc, approximately $2 billion in BTC short positions would be liquidated if Bitcoin reaches $120,000, indicating a large liquidation cluster that could catalyze a short squeeze above that level; source: @rovercrc on X, Aug 24, 2025. Short squeezes occur when rising prices force short sellers to buy back positions, adding upside momentum and volatility; source: CME Group education on short squeezes. Traders often validate such levels by monitoring BTC liquidation heatmaps and open interest from data providers like Hyblock Capital and Coinglass before positioning; source: Hyblock Capital resources and Coinglass metrics.