Black Friday 1869: Gould & Fisk's Gold Market Corner Crash

Описание: On September 24, 1869—known as Black Friday—Jay Gould and Jim Fisk attempted one of history's boldest market manipulations: cornering the U.S. gold market. Using extreme leverage, political influence (via President Grant's brother-in-law Abel Corbin), and insider access, they drove gold from ~$130 to $162 per ounce, paralyzing trade and triggering a liquidity vacuum. When Treasury Secretary Boutwell sold $4 million in government gold, prices crashed to $133 in minutes—ruining speculators, halting commerce, and causing massive stock/grain losses.

This Shadow Market Secrets dossier exposes the mechanics: predatory liquidity, information asymmetry, speculative fever, and moral hazard as Gould quietly sold for millions while Fisk reneged. The scandal damaged Grant's administration and foreshadowed modern flash crashes, short squeezes, and concentrated hedge fund risks.

Key lessons: Beware parabolic moves without fundamentals; counterparty risk trumps guarantees; manipulation thrives on blurred private-public lines.

Timestamps: 0:00 The 1869 Gold Heist Begins 2:30 Dual Currency & Gold Room Volatility 5:45 Gould, Fisk & Political Complicity 9:20 Corner Build & Parabolic Spike 13:00 Treasury Intervention & Crash 17:40 Predatory Liquidity & Aftermath 21:50 Modern Parallels & Protection Tactics

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Disclaimer: This video is educational and historical only. Based on public records and economic analysis. Not financial advice, investment recommendation, or future prediction. Views for discussion; consult professionals for decisions.

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