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What Is the Role of a “Clearing House” in Mitigating Counterparty Risk?

A clearing house acts as a central counterparty (CCP) by becoming the buyer to every seller and the seller to every buyer. This process, called novation, guarantees the performance of the contract, effectively replacing the credit risk of the original counterparty with the credit risk of the clearing house.

They manage this risk through margin requirements, default funds, and netting procedures.

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Clearing House

Settlement ⎊ A clearing house, within cryptocurrency and derivatives markets, functions as an intermediary between buyers and sellers, mitigating counterparty risk through a process of novation ⎊ replacing original trade agreements with new ones directly with the clearing house.