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Can a Depleted Insurance Fund Lead to a Loss of Collateral for Non-Bankrupt Traders?

Yes, a fully depleted insurance fund can lead to a loss of collateral for non-bankrupt traders, specifically if the exchange is forced to implement a socialized loss system. In this scenario, the remaining deficit is covered by deducting a proportional amount from the unrealized profits or, in the worst case, the collateral of all profitable traders.

This is why ADL is preferred, as it is a targeted closure, not a system-wide deduction.

Explain the Process of “Socialized Losses” in a Derivatives Market
How Does an Exchange’s Risk Engine Determine the Appropriate Size for an ADL Event?
How Does Auto-Deleveraging (ADL) Work and Why Does an Exchange Try to Avoid It?
What Mechanism Is Used to Distribute a Socialized Loss among Profitable Traders?