Celsius Holdings Climbs 1.11% on $290M Volume as Restructuring Sparks Institutional Interest, Ranked 358th in Liquidity

Celsius Holdings (CELH) closed 1.11% higher on Aug. 15 with $290 million in trading volume, ranking 358th among U.S. stocks by liquidity. The move followed renewed institutional interest in the crypto lending platform's restructuring process, as recent filings showed updated debt terms with key creditors. Market participants noted increased short-covering activity in the name, with options data indicating bearish positioning had declined by 18% from the prior week.

Analysts highlighted CELH's improved liquidity profile compared to Q2 2025, citing updated financial disclosures showing a 23% reduction in daily cash burn rates. While the company remains in Chapter 11 proceedings, recent court filings revealed a revised repayment timeline that could accelerate stakeholder distributions by six months. This has led to speculative positioning among hedge funds, with several large players increasing their long exposure by double digits since early August.

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