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What Is a “De-Peg” Event and How Does It Affect Stablecoin Diversification?

A stablecoin loses its peg to its reference asset, transforming a low-risk reserve into a volatile asset and causing treasury loss.
Greeks.Live13.11.25

What Is a “De-Peg” Event and How Does It Affect Stablecoin Diversification?

A de-peg event occurs when a stablecoin loses its intended price parity with its pegged asset (e.g. $1.00 for a USD-pegged coin).

This directly impacts diversification by turning a supposed low-risk asset into a volatile one, leading to significant treasury losses. It exposes the DAO to the specific risks of the stablecoin's mechanism or collateral.

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