Liquidation Sweep
A liquidation sweep describes a market move through an area containing significant leveraged positions, causing a concentration of liquidations as price passes through the zone.
Why it matters to you
When price reaches an area containing substantial vulnerable leverage, forced position closures can add momentum to the move. A liquidation sweep can occur rapidly, particularly when liquidity is thin or positioning is heavily concentrated.
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