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witching hour
What does witching hour mean?
The final hour before the close on derivative-expiry days. Traders are unwinding hedges, rolling positions, and chasing strikes all at once. Volume spikes, spreads widen, and the tape does things it doesn't do on a Tuesday.
"Don't put a market order in during the witching hour unless you enjoy bad fills."
Frequently asked questions
What does "witching hour" mean in trading?
It's the last hour of trading on options-expiry days, when prices go feral (highly volatile).
How do you use "witching hour" in a sentence?
"Volume spiked during the witching hour as expiring contracts settled."
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