Capitulation

In a sentence

Heavy selling and extreme fear suggested that market capitulation was underway.

• Heavy selling and extreme fear suggested that market capitulation was underway.
• During capitulation, discouraged holders may sell simply to exit their positions.
• Volume surged as the final wave of capitulation pushed prices lower.
• Analysts looked for signs of capitulation before calling a market bottom.
• The investor’s forced sale at a steep loss became part of the broader capitulation.