Definition ∞ Concentration limits are regulatory thresholds restricting the maximum exposure an entity can have to a single asset, counterparty, or market segment. These parameters aim to reduce systemic risk by preventing excessive reliance on any one component within a financial system. They function as a risk management tool, promoting diversification and mitigating the potential for large losses from isolated failures. Adherence to these limits helps maintain overall market stability.
Context ∞ In the digital asset space, concentration limits are a significant topic as regulators consider how traditional financial safeguards apply to novel crypto holdings and decentralized finance protocols. Authorities evaluate the risks posed by large holdings of specific stablecoins or tokens by institutions, seeking to prevent market manipulation or cascading failures. Future regulatory updates will likely establish explicit concentration limits for regulated entities participating in the crypto economy.
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