Speculative excess occurs when asset prices surge far beyond intrinsic value, driven by hype and herd behavior rather than fundamentals. It fuels bubbles in stocks, real estate, or crypto, often benefiting early investors and traders who sell before crashes. Latecomers and overleveraged speculators typically bear the losses when reality corrects the market.
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