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Retail Investor Action

Definition

Retail Investor Action refers to the collective buying and selling activities undertaken by individual, non-professional investors in the digital asset markets. These actions are often influenced by social media trends, news cycles, and personal research, contributing significantly to market liquidity and price movements. The aggregated behavior of retail investors can drive substantial market shifts, particularly in assets with lower market capitalization. This segment plays a substantial role in market dynamics.