# Leverage

All-In: Why South Korea’s AI-Driven Stock Mania is a Symptom of Social Despair

South Korea's stock market is experiencing an unprecedented surge driven by retail investors betting on AI semiconductor giants. This high-leverage 'gambling' culture is a direct response to a rigid economic structure dominated by conglomerates, where speculative gains are viewed as the only path to social mobility.

SoBiz2026年6月10日 02:38

#South Korea#Stock Market#Samsung

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Bitcoin Slides Below $68,000 as Crypto Markets Face Fresh Volatility

Bitcoin fell to $67,995.90 on 5 February 2026, down 8.86% in 24 hours, slipping under the psychological $68,000 level. The drop highlights crypto’s continued susceptibility to rapid sentiment changes and raises questions about liquidity, leverage and bitcoin’s evolving relationship with traditional risk assets.

NeTe2026年2月5日 16:50

#Bitcoin#Cryptocurrency#Market volatility