This.
MMOs can be good economic simulators in many cases. The arrival of a new mythic set in the game can be compared to the release of Samsung's new phone. No one knows how significantly it will impact the economy, but there's always speculation.
A market crash is the economy's way of adapting to changes in supply and demand. If people suddenly need Drag bars to craft, then the supply in auction would be depleted until it reaches a higher price (equilibrium). As more and more people complete their Orcslayer sets, the demand for insignias will decline but the supply will still increase. As a result, the price falls (equilibrium).
People see an opportunity and they seize it. Sometimes it pays off and sometimes it stings. Even if STG released info ahead of time, it would still cause what you call a market crash (as soon as they release it).
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