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jameshart
on April 29, 2016
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Bitcoin's $137k Jackpot
The transaction value is the same either way - 610,000 Yen.
Matthias247
on April 29, 2016
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But it should be able to check the current share value and then display a warning that this would be massive loss.
pbhjpbhj
on April 30, 2016
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It's more nuanced than that though isn't it - you can sell shares at a loss to push the market so you can buy and profit off the rebound (ie go short)? Kinda like losing your queen in chess in order to check-mate your opponent.
Rexxar
on April 30, 2016
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This is market manipulation and it's illegal nearly everywhere.
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