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The Global Ledger of Market Meltdowns: Who Lost the Most
markets8 days ago

The Global Ledger of Market Meltdowns: Who Lost the Most

A Financial Times Alphaville piece visualizes a global leaderboard of the biggest trading losses, led by Leopold Aschenbrenner’s $35bn July hit at Jane Street, and notes that most top losses come from banks or large firms rather than pure funds. It discusses how overconfidence, leverage, and risk-management failures drive these meltdowns and cites famous episodes like Tiger Global’s 2022 downturn and Archegos-style collapses as prominent examples.

Crypto rally linked to Jane Street lawsuit as 10 a.m. dump fades
business6 months ago

Crypto rally linked to Jane Street lawsuit as 10 a.m. dump fades

Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana surged as the broader crypto market rallied about 8% to around $2.5 trillion after a lawsuit accusing Jane Street of insider trading sparked chatter that the long-standing 10 a.m. dump had ended. Bitcoin briefly traded above $70,000 with Ethereum up roughly 13% and Solana up over 15%; while analysts noted no public evidence of a fixed selling schedule, the mood shifted from persistent selling pressure to a recovery in the context of Terra-Luna's collapse history.

India’s Ban on Jane Street Sparks Regulatory and Market Concerns
business1 year ago

India’s Ban on Jane Street Sparks Regulatory and Market Concerns

Jane Street, a highly secretive and profitable trading firm, has come under scrutiny after India's SEBI regulator seized $564 million related to its trading strategies, revealing detailed trading data and raising questions about its operations and risk practices. The firm, known for its risk appetite and technological focus, disputes the regulator's findings and faces potential investigations in other jurisdictions, highlighting its rapid growth and the challenges of maintaining secrecy in high-stakes trading.

Jane Street deposits billions to resume India trading amid ban
business1 year ago

Jane Street deposits billions to resume India trading amid ban

India's market regulator Sebi has banned US trading firm Jane Street for allegedly manipulating India's stock market through illegal trading practices involving the Bank Nifty index, causing losses to small investors. Jane Street denies the allegations, claiming their trades are legitimate index arbitrage, but the controversy highlights concerns over market regulation and investor protection in India.

Jane Street's Large Deposits and Market Impact Amid India Trading Ban
business1 year ago

Jane Street's Large Deposits and Market Impact Amid India Trading Ban

Jane Street, a U.S. high-frequency trading firm accused of market manipulation in India, has deposited $567 million in escrow to lift trading restrictions imposed by SEBI, which is investigating allegations of artificial support of the Bank Nifty index and other indexes. The firm plans to contest the allegations and has not specified when it will resume trading in India.