Does Delivery Risk Exist in Cash-Settled Options?
No, delivery risk does not exist in cash-settled options because there is no physical transfer of the underlying asset. The settlement is purely a cash exchange based on the difference between the strike price and the final settlement price.
The only remaining risk is the counterparty risk of the clearing house or dealer.
Glossar
Delivery Risk
Settlement Failure ⎊ Delivery Risk in derivatives trading refers to the possibility that one counterparty fails to deliver the underlying asset as contractually obligated upon exercise or expiration, typically occurring in physically settled contracts.
Final Settlement Price
Valuation ⎊ The Final Settlement Price in cryptocurrency derivatives represents the agreed-upon value of the underlying asset at contract expiration, crucial for determining payouts in options and futures.