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Does the Clearing House Adjust Margin Requirements in Real-Time or Only at the End of the Day?

Most traditional clearing houses adjust initial and maintenance margin requirements only at the end of the trading day or on an intraday basis following significant market events. However, many cryptocurrency futures exchanges operate 24/7 and use real-time risk engines that continuously calculate and adjust margin requirements based on the latest market prices and volatility, leading to continuous liquidation risk.

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