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Why Is It Necessary to Use a Multi-Exchange Average (Index Price) Instead of a Single Exchange’s Spot Price?

Using a multi-exchange average, the Index Price, is necessary to prevent market manipulation. If only one exchange's price were used, a large trader could manipulate that single spot price to unfairly trigger liquidations on the derivatives exchange.

The Index Price provides a more robust and reliable representation of the asset's true market value.

What Is the Difference between the Mark Price and the Index Price in a Perpetual Swap?
Why Is the Settlement Price Often a Time-Weighted Average Instead of a Spot Price?
How Do Exchanges Attempt to Prevent Manipulation of the Final Settlement Price?
What Role Does the ‘Index Price’ Play in the Settlement of Perpetual Futures Contracts?