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What is Flash Crash?

Flash Crash A sudden, deep, and short-lived drop in crypto asset prices often caused by automated trading, impacting portfolio valuations and triggering risk controls.

Source: CFA Institute, IFRS Foundation, FASB (GAAP), Basel III Framework

How is “Flash Crash” Used in Practice?

Portfolio risk systems automatically halt trading during flash crashes to prevent cascading losses.

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Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Financial Analysts
  • Bankers
  • Traders

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What is Flash Crash?

A sudden, deep, and short-lived drop in crypto asset prices often caused by automated trading, impacting portfolio valuations and triggering risk controls.

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