A gamma squeeze occurs when heavy options buying forces market makers to purchase the underlying stock to hedge, driving the price higher. This creates a feedback loop, accelerating upward momentum. Traders benefit from rapid price spikes, while short sellers face amplified losses. It’s most common in high-volume, shorted stocks with active options trading.
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