Forced exits as accelerant — and reset.
| Concept | Explanation | |---|---| | Long liquidation | Forced closing of leveraged long positions. | | Short liquidation | Forced closing of leveraged short positions. | | Liquidation cascade | Forced exits accelerate the price move. | | Leverage flush | Large reduction in open interest and leveraged exposure. | | Post-liquidation condition | Market may stabilize, reverse, or continue after positions are cleared. |