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Price Dislocations

Definition

Price dislocations refer to significant and temporary deviations in an asset’s price across different trading venues or from its perceived fundamental value. These discrepancies can be caused by sudden shifts in market sentiment, liquidity imbalances, technical issues on exchanges, or arbitrage opportunities that have not yet been fully exploited. Such events often present challenges for traders and can indicate underlying market inefficiencies or stress. They represent a departure from the efficient market hypothesis.