Sold-Out Market
A market for a specific futures contract that, due to a substantial liquidation of holdings by investors, has limited offerings.
Investopedia Commentary
A sold-out market will typically occur with contracts that are weakly held and have poor liquidity. Once a market is sold-out for a specific futures contract, the market's transaction levels decrease, and, as a result, it becomes difficult for investors to enter into new positions.
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See also: Liquidation, Liquidity, Short Squeeze, Transaction