Flash crashes wipe groups of AI trading agents in seconds during rapid crypto moves

- Several posts flagged flash crashes that wiped groups of AI trading agents in seconds during rapid liquidation events on ETH futures, leaving dozens of bots underwater. (x.com) - One X thread and livestream examples showed AI agents losing full equity in seconds on ETHUSDT futures spikes, with public video capturing the failures. (x.com) - The incidents highlight operational risk for systematic crypto strategies and strengthen the case for slippage limits, fast shutdowns and risk caps. (x.com)

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