Articles
Année
2025
Auteurs
RENO Roberto, FLORA Maria
Abstract
We present a methodology for detecting flash crashes by identifying short-term V-shaped price reversals. Our approach, based on drift burst test statistics, aligns with the SEC’s forensic definition of market access rule violations, highlighting its potential as a market surveillance tool. Flash crashes have become more frequent over the past decade and are typically accompanied by high volumes, high volatility, and an increase in odd-lot trades. They are more likely to occur following periods of high volumes, elevated price impact, low volatility, and heightened algorithmic activity.
FLORA, M. et RENO, R. (2025). V-shapes. Journal of Banking and Finance, 179(107521).