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Goldman Sachs data shows that hedge funds are closing short positions in U.S. stocks at the fastest pace in the last six years. Such dynamics usually indicate a shift in investor sentiment: market participants are reducing bets on decline and trying to quickly lock in profits or avoid a potential short squeeze. Closing shorts can itself push the market upward, as traders are forced to buy back shares to close their positions.
For global financial markets, this is a signal of returning risk appetite. In such conditions, not only stocks but also other risky assets, including cryptocurrencies, often benefit, as liquidity and investor optimism gradually increase. If the trend continues, it could support a broader “risk-on” trend in the markets.