Jane Street Allegedly Profited from Insider Trading Before Terra Collapse

Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert

Source: Coinmarketcap

Updated: 5 days ago

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Insider Trading Allegations: New court documents allege that Jane Street Group sold approximately $192 million worth of TerraUSD (UST) just before the collapse of the Terra ecosystem, suggesting potential insider trading that raises serious ethical concerns about their market conduct.
Transaction Details Revealed: The filings indicate that Jane Street leveraged a private Telegram chat to communicate with former Terraform Labs employees, allowing them to offload UST at near-par rates before the crash, ultimately profiting around $134 million, which intensifies scrutiny over their trading practices.
Critical Timing of Trades: On May 7, 2022, Jane Street sold 85 million UST via Curve Finance, just nine minutes after Terraform Labs withdrew 150 million UST from the same pool, highlighting their acute awareness of market movements and potential manipulation.
Legal Implications: The lawsuit also names Jane Street co-founder and trader for violating federal securities laws, with plaintiffs seeking restitution for profits, reflecting increasing regulatory scrutiny and potential ramifications for market integrity.

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Name	S3	S2	S1	Pivot Points	R1	R2	R3
Classic	0.126	0.142	0.157	0.173	0.187	0.203	0.217
Fibonacci	0.142	0.154	0.161	0.173	0.185	0.192	0.203

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Ohris M. Greyoon

Ohris M. Greyoon holds a Master’s in Computer Science from MIT and has 10 years of experience in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency markets. A pioneer in decentralized finance (DeFi) analysis, he leads Intellectia’s Crypto News, offering cutting-edge insights into digital assets.

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