# Stock Market Crash İlgili Makaleler

HTX Haber Merkezi, kripto endüstrisindeki piyasa trendleri, proje güncellemeleri, teknoloji gelişmeleri ve düzenleyici politikaları kapsayan "Stock Market Crash" hakkında en son makaleleri ve derinlemesine analizleri sunmaktadır.

Ashenbrenner's Fund Lost Most of Its Stock Portfolio

Former OpenAI researcher Leopold Aschenbrenner's hedge fund, Situational Awareness, was forced to sell the majority of its public stock portfolio on July 30 after sustaining heavy losses. The portfolio, estimated at up to $16 billion, was purchased at a discount by Citadel, Ken Griffin’s firm. The rapid sale was triggered by a dual market shock: a sharp decline in the fund's concentrated bets on AI infrastructure stocks (like Nebius Group, Sandisk, Micron, CoreWeave) and losses from short positions on software firms like Adobe. The fund had used significant leverage, and falling share prices prompted margin calls from prime brokers including Bank of America, Goldman Sachs, and JPMorgan Chase. This came just weeks after the fund reported staggering gains of 439% for the first half of the year. Following the sale, the fund retains approximately $10 billion in assets, including a stake in AI company Anthropic, which was reportedly not part of the Citadel deal. Notably, major bitcoin mining stocks held by the fund—including IREN, Bitdeer, and Riot Platforms—surged 18-30% on the day of the sale.

cryptonews.ru07/31 12:44

Ashenbrenner's Fund Lost Most of Its Stock Portfolio

cryptonews.ru07/31 12:44

Kospi Index Drops Below 5,600 Mark Amid Record-Breaking Double Trigger of Circuit Breaker, While Bitcoin Price Surpasses $64,000

South Korea's stock market experienced unprecedented volatility as both the Kospi and Kosdaq indices triggered circuit breakers for two consecutive days. The Kospi plunged over 8% on Wednesday, falling below 5,600 points, following an over 8% drop the previous day. This historic dual halt was primarily driven by massive sell-offs in heavyweight semiconductor stocks like Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix. The selling pressure persisted despite SK Hynix reporting a 557% surge in quarterly profit, as the results failed to meet inflated market expectations fueled by AI-driven demand, highlighting a disconnect between stock valuations and fundamentals. In contrast, Bitcoin diverged from the equity market downturn. After initially dipping to around $63,000 amid the Kospi's fall and broader macroeconomic concerns, it rebounded to surpass $64,400 within 24 hours, even as South Korea's second circuit breaker was triggered. This marks a second instance in a week where Bitcoin held ground during an AI-related stock sell-off, suggesting its previously tight correlation with semiconductor and tech stocks may be weakening. Analysts note the relationship is complex and driven by shared investor bases rather than direct causality. The ongoing pressure on chip stocks, which dominate the Kospi index, raises the risk of further market halts before stability can return.

cryptonews.ru07/29 10:41

Kospi Index Drops Below 5,600 Mark Amid Record-Breaking Double Trigger of Circuit Breaker, While Bitcoin Price Surpasses $64,000

cryptonews.ru07/29 10:41

Bitcoin Drops 3% Following 10% Crash of South Korea's Kospi Index

Asian stock markets plummeted, with South Korea's Kospi index falling 10%, hitting its lowest level since mid-April. Bitcoin came under pressure following the U.S. market close, dropping from $65,000 to $63,200 and dragging down the broader crypto market, including Ethereum, XRP, and Solana. This ended a brief period of stability seen earlier in the week. The U.S. Senate delayed a key crypto regulatory bill (CLARITY Act) to prioritize a Russia sanctions bill, pushing the vote to next week. Analysts note Bitcoin is trading similarly to stocks under macroeconomic stress. Market volatility is expected to increase mid-week with the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision on Wednesday and key U.S. economic data on Thursday. On-chain data shows signs of Bitcoin accumulation, with withdrawals from exchanges and miner holdings seen as bullish signals. The market remains in a neutral-bullish zone.

cryptonews.ru07/28 09:23

Bitcoin Drops 3% Following 10% Crash of South Korea's Kospi Index

cryptonews.ru07/28 09:23

South Korean Stock Market Experiences 7 Circuit Breakers This Year: The Summer Ruined by Leverage for Young People

The South Korean stock market experienced an extreme crash and a wave of forced liquidations after a historic rally. In the past month alone, the entire market halted trading four times due to circuit breakers, surpassing records set during the 2008 financial crisis. The KOSPI index plummeted 32% from its peak, triggering widespread deleveraging. Over 1.2 million leveraged retail accounts faced margin calls, with hundreds of thousands fully liquidated, erasing trillions of won in investor deposits. The article details the human cost through several stories. A celebrity lamented buying SK Hynix at a peak. A 24-year-old army veteran lost his entire 200 million won savings and 2.8 billion won in paper gains after a highly leveraged bet on a single stock. In a tragic incident, a disgruntled follower of a YouTube stock influencer stabbed the博主 after following his advice led to massive losses. Even a seasoned investor saw 1.5 billion won vanish in two months. Despite the carnage, new retail investors continue to enter the market, often driven by FOMO (fear of missing out) and the perception that cash is a "waste" during a bull run. This speculative frenzy is partly attributed to President Lee Myung-bak's administration, which promoted stock market reforms to shift reliance from real estate and vowed to boost the KOSPI. However, soaring property prices have also pushed young Koreans toward high-risk, leveraged stock investing as their only perceived path to wealth accumulation. The report concludes that while the market's future is uncertain, this cycle of policy-driven booms, leveraged speculation, and devastating busts is a recurring phenomenon in financial history, with Korean youth being its latest participants.

Odaily星球日报07/27 12:11

South Korean Stock Market Experiences 7 Circuit Breakers This Year: The Summer Ruined by Leverage for Young People

Odaily星球日报07/27 12:11

South Korea's KOSPI Plunges 8.37% at Opening, Triggers Circuit Breaker: The 'Two Stocks' That Powered the Bull Market Recoil in a Single Day

On June 8th, South Korea's KOSPI index plunged 8.37% within minutes of market open, triggering a circuit breaker and halting trading. The crash was driven by a massive sell-off in heavyweight stocks Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, which each fell 10%. These two chip giants alone account for over half of the KOSPI's total market capitalization and had contributed roughly 70% of the index's gains year-to-date, pushing it to become the world's sixth-largest stock market. The sell-off was ignited by negative guidance from U.S. chipmaker Broadcom on June 3rd, which sparked a global semiconductor stock rout. This shockwave hit South Korean markets on June 5th, with foreign investors leading a sustained exodus. The sharp decline on June 8th was exacerbated by high levels of retail margin debt (over 38 trillion KRW), forced liquidations, leveraged ETFs tied to the top stocks, and automated program trading, creating a vicious cycle. The Korean won also weakened significantly, further fueling foreign capital outflow. South Korean authorities issued emergency statements to calm markets, echoing recent warnings from the central bank governor about the risks of debt-driven investing. While some institutions like Goldman Sachs maintain long-term bullish targets for the KOSPI, the crash exposed the extreme market concentration and fragility behind its historic rally.

marsbit06/08 07:43