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Market Maker Collapse

Definition

A market maker collapse describes the failure or insolvency of an entity that provides liquidity to financial markets by simultaneously quoting buy and sell prices for an asset. In digital asset markets, such a collapse can severely disrupt trading activity, widen bid-ask spreads, and reduce overall market depth. The failure of a significant market maker can lead to cascading effects, impacting price stability and investor confidence. This event can result from excessive risk-taking, insufficient capital, or adverse market conditions.