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Deleveraging Event

Definition

A deleveraging event describes a period where market participants reduce their debt or borrowed capital. In digital asset markets, this often occurs rapidly due to significant price drops, triggering widespread liquidations of collateralized positions. It represents a collective reduction in financial leverage across the ecosystem. Such events can lead to cascading sell-offs as automated protocols close positions to maintain solvency. The phenomenon highlights the interconnectedness and volatility within decentralized finance.