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Capitulation

A moment when investors give up hope and sell en masse, usually near the bottom of a market decline. Capitulation is characterized by panic, high volume, and sharp price drops, and is often seen as a potential sign of a bottom forming.

Mike Starr

Founder, CryptoWizardTools · M.S. Organizational Management

Last reviewed: August 2026

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