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Market Speculation

Definition

Market speculation involves engaging in financial transactions that carry substantial risk in the hope of generating significant profits from price fluctuations. In digital asset markets, speculators purchase or sell cryptocurrencies based on predictions of future price movements, often driven by news, sentiment, or technical analysis, rather than long-term utility or fundamental value. This activity contributes to market liquidity but also amplifies volatility, making asset prices more susceptible to rapid changes. Speculation is a prominent characteristic of nascent and rapidly evolving markets.