Black Thursday Market Event

Phenomenon

The Black Thursday Market Event refers to the severe and rapid market downturn that occurred on March 12, 2020, impacting both traditional financial markets and the nascent cryptocurrency ecosystem. This event was characterized by extreme volatility and a significant price collapse across major digital assets, triggered by global economic uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. The resulting panic selling led to a liquidity crisis, testing the resilience of decentralized finance protocols and centralized exchanges alike.