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Floor is Lava

  • Floor is Lava is a slang term often used in trading conversations to remind other traders of the risk they are taking when entering a position.
  • It originates from the game of the same name where the goal is to avoid touching the “lava”, symbolizing the current market volatility. It implies that people need to be careful and make wise decisions when investing, as the market could crash at any moment.