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Auto-Deleveraging

Definition

Auto-deleveraging represents a risk management protocol on some cryptocurrency derivatives exchanges that liquidates counterparty positions. This process automatically reduces the leverage of profitable traders to cover losses incurred by liquidated positions that could not be fully closed by the exchange’s insurance fund. It serves as a last-resort mechanism to prevent further market instability during periods of extreme volatility. The system prioritizes users based on profit and leverage, impacting their open positions.