Liquidity utility refers to the inherent value or benefit derived from an asset’s ability to be easily converted into cash or other assets without significant price impact. In the digital asset space, this means an asset can be readily bought and sold on exchanges, facilitating efficient trading and market participation. High liquidity utility is crucial for market stability, price discovery, and the efficient allocation of capital. It allows users to exit positions quickly when needed.
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News reports often discuss the liquidity utility of various digital assets, particularly in relation to their listing on major exchanges or their integration into decentralized finance protocols. Low liquidity can lead to price volatility and difficulty in executing large trades, which deters institutional involvement. Efforts to improve liquidity utility, such as through automated market makers or concentrated liquidity pools, are ongoing. Future market designs aim to optimize liquidity provision across diverse trading venues.
The bank tokenized SOFR-linked debt securities on a regulated DLT platform, establishing a framework for T+0 settlement and collateral utility in the US market.
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