Which technology-focused bubble burst after the Nasdaq Composite peaked in March 2000?

The technology-focused bubble that burst after the Nasdaq Composite peaked in March 2000 was the dot-com bubble.

The bubble centered on internet-related companies, many of which attracted extraordinary valuations despite limited revenue or profits. Investors expected rapid growth in online commerce and technology, while easy access to capital and widespread enthusiasm encouraged companies to list publicly. The Nasdaq Composite reached a closing peak of 5,048.62 on March 10, 2000.

The subsequent collapse erased trillions of dollars in market value and contributed to a recession in the United States. Many internet startups failed, although several durable companies survived and later became major businesses. The dot-com crash is not the same as the 2008 housing and credit crash: both involved market losses, but their sectors, triggers, and financial mechanisms differed. The bubble's name comes from the “.com” domain associated with many internet companies.