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Why Is It Crucial for an Exchange to Have a Healthy, Well-Funded Insurance Fund?

A healthy insurance fund is the primary defense against systemic risk on a leveraged trading platform. It ensures that negative balances from bankrupt positions are covered without resorting to disruptive mechanisms like Auto-Deleveraging (ADL) or socialized losses.

A well-funded reserve instills confidence in traders, stabilizes the market during volatile periods, and guarantees that profitable traders receive their full expected earnings.

How Does a Derivatives Exchange Use an Insurance Fund to Manage Liquidation Risk?
What Is the Difference between “Auto-Deleveraging” and Using an Insurance Fund?
Why Is a Fixed Gas Limit per Block Necessary for Network Stability?
How Does a Funding Rate Mechanism Differ from an Insurance Fund?