Forced Selling
Forced selling occurs when market participants are required or strongly compelled to sell exposure as positions are closed or risk systems take action. Long liquidations are one source of forced selling in perpetual markets.
Why it matters to you
Forced selling can accelerate a decline because additional sell orders enter an already falling market. During a long squeeze or liquidation cascade, this can create rapid downward price movement.
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