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Economy => Speculation => Topic started by: Minsc on September 12, 2011, 03:50:49 PM



Title: Why does the price stagnate forever?
Post by: Minsc on September 12, 2011, 03:50:49 PM
14 hours so far, it's not changed.  I've seen it do this for such a long time.


Title: Re: Why does the price stagnate forever?
Post by: Drifter on September 12, 2011, 03:53:05 PM
It's not that there isn't many trades happening, it's just that a lot more trades go on during a crash or a fast rise in price.


Title: Re: Why does the price stagnate forever?
Post by: Bitcoin Swami on September 12, 2011, 06:21:09 PM
bitcoinica has something to do with all this.. shorting.. margin trading.. fun stuff.


Title: Re: Why does the price stagnate forever?
Post by: Cluster2k on September 13, 2011, 11:10:42 PM
bitcoinica has something to do with all this.. shorting.. margin trading.. fun stuff.

Super thin market that's easily moved (mostly by bots) coupled with margin trading and short selling is indeed a fun combination for anyone wanting to manipulate the market and make a lot of money quickly.  Anyone margin trading bitcoins is in for a world of hurt, just like on Sunday.