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When regulatory news coincides with hacking incidents, impact asymmetry matters. Usually, negative security shocks dominate short-term price moves, as fear trumps optimism. However, if regulatory news is strongly positive (e.g., ETF approval), effects can offset or even neutralize the hack. “Message netting” occurs when opposing narratives balance flows, producing muted volatility. Empirical observation shows hacks trigger sharp intraday moves, while regulatory optimism builds more gradually. Thus, in mixed-news scenarios, price response often reflects whichever headline has higher immediacy and perceived permanence. Analysts must weigh narrative dominance carefully.

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