[Korea Exchange Triggers KOSPI Index Sidecar Mechanism, Programmatic Trading Paused for 5 Minutes] BlockBeats news, on July 29, the Korea Exchange triggered the KOSPI Index sidecar mechanism, pausing programmatic trading for 5 minutes. The sidecar mechanism is primarily used to address sharp fluctuations within a short period, restricting only programmatic trading while manual trading can proceed as usual. Unlike the Circuit Breaker mechanism, the sidecar mechanism does not halt the entire market; it is more akin to a 'speed bump' during periods of market volatility. In contrast, the Circuit Breaker mechanism is typically employed during extreme market conditions, and once triggered, it halts trading across the entire market to prevent further escalation of panic-driven volatility.