# Short Squeeze

*Markets & Instruments — Finicade finance glossary*

When a rising price forces short sellers to buy back to cut losses, and their buying drives the price higher still — a self-feeding spiral. GameStop in 2021 was the textbook case.

**Related terms:** [Short Selling](https://finicade.com/glossary/short-selling), [Liquidity](https://finicade.com/glossary/liquidity), [Volatility](https://finicade.com/glossary/volatility)

Source: https://finicade.com/glossary/short-squeeze