Shorts have accumulated so much at 82k, aren't they worried about a sudden surge causing a liquidation?

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Analysis: Bitcoin short positions are overly concentrated; a break above $82k or a trigger of a large-scale short squeeze.
Bitcoin implied volatility drops to 36%, a new low in nearly 8 months, with the market expecting sideways movement in the short term. Derivatives show a concentration of shorts; a break above $82k could trigger a large-scale short squeeze. Short positions are concentrated in the $78,000–$83,000 range; BTC has not broken $90,000 in nearly 4 months, with some shorts leaning bearish. The 30-day Delta Skew is 14%, with a clear premium on put options. The market has priced in the probability of retesting $72,000, but a break above $82,000 could lead to stronger liquidations.
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