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Does the Socialized Loss Calculation Consider the Trader’s Initial Margin?

The socialized loss calculation does not directly consider the initial margin. It is calculated based on the net deficit remaining after the liquidation and the depletion of the insurance fund.

The loss is then allocated proportionally based on the profitability and size of the opposing positions, not the initial collateral used to open them.

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