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How Jane Street’s secret billion-dollar trade unraveled

Sep 24, 2025 · 28m
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  • Jane Street Group's secret billion-dollar trading strategy involving Indian stock options was unexpectedly revealed in a Manhattan courtroom lawsuit
  • The disclosure destabilized billions of dollars in trades, drew regulatory attention, and raised questions about fundamental global finance strategies
  • The case highlighted how Wall Street fortunes are won and lost through tiny competitive advantages that trading firms try to keep hidden

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