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Liquidation Pressure

Definition

Liquidation Pressure refers to the potential for leveraged positions in derivative markets to be forcibly closed due to insufficient collateral. In cryptocurrency markets, this occurs when the price of an asset moves significantly against a trader’s leveraged position, triggering margin calls that, if unmet, lead to the automatic sale of the underlying assets. This can create cascading sell-offs, exacerbating price declines.