Definition ∞ Asset unwinding refers to the systematic liquidation or divestment of held assets. In cryptocurrency, this typically involves selling digital tokens or closing positions in decentralized finance protocols. Such actions can be voluntary, driven by investment strategy changes, or forced, as in the case of liquidations due to margin calls or protocol-specific collateral requirements. The process often impacts market liquidity and price stability.
Context ∞ The state of asset unwinding frequently reflects broader market conditions or significant protocol events. Current discussions often concern the orderly management of large-scale liquidations to prevent cascading market instability. A critical future development involves the creation of more robust risk management systems within DeFi to better manage and predict the effects of substantial asset divestments.
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