Infinite Momentum Purge

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The Infinite Momentum Purge, within cryptocurrency derivatives, represents a cascading liquidation event triggered by sustained price declines and amplified by leveraged positions. It’s characterized by a feedback loop where forced selling from margin calls exacerbates downward price pressure, prompting further liquidations, and is particularly potent in perpetual swap markets due to their lack of expiry dates. This dynamic differs from traditional market corrections as the speed and scale of the purge are accelerated by automated trading bots and high-frequency liquidation engines inherent to centralized exchanges.