Ethereum climbed past $2,000 on Friday, but New York activist short seller Culper Research disclosed short positions in ETH and ETH-related stocks, including BitMine (BMNR). The move highlights lingering skepticism about the rally's durability.
Goldman Sachs reports that crypto-linked names such as MicroStrategy and Coinbase are among the most heavily shorted equities, reflecting growing investor skepticism toward the sector. The note highlights elevated short interest despite Bitcoin’s market activity.