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Cryptocurrency Reserves

Definition

Cryptocurrency reserves are holdings of digital assets maintained by entities to back other digital assets or support financial operations. For stablecoins, these reserves often consist of fiat currency, other cryptocurrencies, or commodity holdings, ensuring the stablecoin’s peg to its target value. Centralized exchanges and decentralized protocols also maintain reserves to manage liquidity, facilitate withdrawals, and collateralize various financial products. The transparency and composition of these reserves are critical for assessing the solvency and stability of the issuing entity or protocol.