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What Is the Role of the Liquidation Engine in Cryptocurrency Futures Exchanges?

The liquidation engine is an automated system designed to manage and close out leveraged positions that have fallen below the maintenance margin. Its primary role is to ensure that the exchange's risk fund is protected and that the market remains stable by efficiently liquidating positions without causing excessive market volatility or losses that exceed the available margin.

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