Why a Short Squeeze Forces Shorts to Buy
A short squeeze turns short sellers into involuntary buyers. Each forced closure buys the asset, lifts price, and trips the next short's margin threshold.
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A short squeeze turns short sellers into involuntary buyers. Each forced closure buys the asset, lifts price, and trips the next short's margin threshold.
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