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BTC December Flash Crash

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Dec 9, 2024·91 ticks·1m / tick·
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What happened

On December 9, 2024, Bitcoin dropped ~8% in roughly 30 minutes amid heavy

liquidations around the $100k area, then snapped back as forced selling

cleared. This scenario starts you with a small long position — do you cut,

hold, or add?

What this tests

  • Cutting fast when the tape breaks
  • Recognising when liquidation cascades exhaust
  • Resisting the urge to round-trip the recovery