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What Is the Ethical Debate Surrounding Liquidation Fees?

The ethical debate centers on whether the exchange is incentivized to allow liquidations to occur, given that it profits from the liquidation fee. Critics argue that the fee is excessive and that the exchange should prioritize preventing liquidations over profiting from them, especially when the fee is taken from an already losing position.

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