A momentum massacre occurs when a sharp market reversal wipes out traders heavily positioned in a trending asset. It traps latecomers, forcing rapid sell-offs that magnify losses. Swing traders and institutions often exploit these violent shifts to profit from volatility, while retail investors chasing trends typically bear the brunt of the sudden collapse.
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