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What Is the Main Drawback of the Socialized Loss Model for Traders?

The main drawback is that it penalizes all profitable traders, regardless of their risk profile or leverage. Traders who used low leverage and maintained a safe position are penalized equally with high-leverage traders.

This is perceived as unfair and discourages traders from participating in the market, leading to potential liquidity reduction.

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