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Peak Speculation
- When
- February 1637
- Where
- Dutch Republic
- Part of
- Tulip mania collapse
Tulip contract prices reached extraordinary levels in early 1637, with bulbs selling for over 10 times an artisan's annual income.
The major acceleration started in 1634, reaching a peak in February 1637. At this height, certain bulbs sold for more than 10 times the annual income of a skilled artisan. Contracts changed hands multiple times, and by 1636, tulips were traded on exchanges in numerous Dutch towns.
Sources
- Tulip mania Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-22
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