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Deep Structural Selling

Definition

Deep structural selling describes a sustained, significant divestment of an asset by long-term holders or large entities. This type of selling indicates a fundamental shift in market sentiment or a strategic reallocation of capital by influential participants, rather than short-term profit-taking. It often involves substantial volumes and can exert prolonged downward pressure on an asset’s price, signaling a potential weakening of its underlying market structure. Such selling can reflect a loss of conviction or a response to adverse regulatory or economic conditions.