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Glossary

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Capitulation
A phase of heavy, indiscriminate selling in which holders give up regardless of price, often on unusually high volume.
Carry Trade
Borrowing in a low-interest currency to hold a higher-yielding one, aiming to earn the difference in rates.
Circulating Supply
The number of tokens currently available to trade, excluding those locked, reserved or not yet issued.
Custody
The safekeeping of assets on a client's behalf. Regulated custodians must segregate client assets from their own.