2012 trading glitch

The 2012 trading glitch was a technical problem in the U.S. stock market caused by a software error that led to abnormal trading activity. It resulted in a sudden and unexplained surge in stock prices and trading volumes for certain stocks, disrupting normal market operations. The glitch was linked to a malfunction in a primary trading platform, causing some trades to execute at incorrect prices and creating a temporary market imbalance. Regulators and exchanges worked to rectify the issue quickly, but it raised concerns about the stability and reliability of financial technology systems critical to market functioning.