A structural market pause describes a period of halted or significantly reduced trading activity within a digital asset market, often due to underlying technical issues, regulatory interventions, or extreme volatility. This pause is not merely a dip in volume but a systemic interruption to market operations. It can be a deliberate measure or an unforeseen consequence.
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Structural market pauses, while infrequent, can have substantial implications for liquidity and investor confidence, particularly if they are unexpected or prolonged. News often covers the reasons behind such pauses, ranging from exchange outages to network congestion or regulatory halts. The resilience of market infrastructure during these events is a key area of industry focus.
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