The Algorithm That Broke the Gold Market
What happens when an algorithm starts influencing the very market it’s trading? On April 13th, 2024, a high-frequency trading bot operating through MetaTrader platforms allegedly triggered extreme instability in the XAUUSD gold market. What began as a normal trading session quickly spiraled into a terrifying feedback loop powered by leverage, automated execution, and machine-speed decision making. This video breaks down how modern algorithmic trading systems operate, why gold markets are…








