💥 The Flash Crash of 2010: How $1 Trillion Vanished in Minutes! 💸

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On May 6, 2010, the stock market experienced one of the most dramatic moments in financial history: the Flash Crash. In just minutes, the Dow Jones plunged nearly 1,000 points, wiping out over $1 trillion in market value—only to recover just as quickly.

But what caused this chaos? How did high-frequency trading and algorithms spiral out of control? And what role did a British trader named Navinder Singh Sarao play with his "spoofing" tactics?

In this video, we break down: 📉 The mechanics behind the Flash Crash
⚙️ How algorithmic trading turned volatile
⚖️ The regulations introduced to prevent future crashes

This cautionary tale reveals the vulnerabilities of modern markets and the importance of staying vigilant in an age of digital trading. Don't miss this deep dive into one of the most infamous events in stock market history!

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