Bitcoin surged past $72,000, lifting crypto-related stocks such as Bitmine (BMNR) and Strategy (MSTR). The overall crypto market rose 2.5% to cross $2.5 trillion, with altcoins like Dogecoin and Solana outperforming Bitcoin. Nearly $200 million in short bets were wiped out, with total liquidations reaching $275 million, while retail sentiment remained cautious.