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I am Cige. KOSPI plunged 5% today, and SK Hynix's decline expanded to 8%. Both bullish and bearish signals appeared simultaneously, so I will break down the logic clearly. What fell today South Korean financial authorities are drafting amendments to the "Capital Market Act" to introduce an "emergency measure right," allowing the leverage multiplier of single-stock leveraged ETFs to be temporarily reduced from the current 2x to 1.5x or even 1x during severe market volatility. On July 31, KOSPI surged 14% intraday, and Hynix once soared 28%, partly due to leverage products amplifying the moves. The Financial Services Commission is starting to tighten the reins on leverage tools, and short-term funds chose to exit before the policy was implemented, creating today's selling pressure. But the fundamental signals are completely opposite SK Hynix's Q2 revenue was 79.32 trillion KRW, up 257% year-over-year, and operating profit was 60.54 trillion KRW, soaring 557% year-over-year. It has signed long-term supply agreements averaging five years with about 10 customers. HBM4 has entered mass production and shipment, with capacity set to expand significantly in the second half of 2026. Goldman Sachs clearly stated in a July 28 conference call that all customer demand cannot be met. HBM4 prices are expected to double by 2027. Institutional views are divided but the big picture is consistent Nomura maintains a "Buy" rating with a target price of 4.7 million KRW. Daiwa lowered its target price to 3 million KRW but emphasized "solid fundamentals," recommending buying on dips. Citi maintains a "Buy" with a target price of 3.1 million KRW. UBS gave a target price of $204. KIS raised its target price from 3.8 million to 4.7 million KRW. Barclays lowered its target price from $330 to $300 but maintained an overweight rating. What’s next South Korea's regulatory tightening is a short-term disturbance, while AI storage supply shortage is the long-term main theme. HBM capacity is sold out through mid-2027, and long-term contract prices are locked until 2028.#30YrYieldTopOrStart