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Stablecoin Mispricing

Definition

Stablecoin mispricing occurs when a stablecoin’s market value deviates significantly from its intended peg, typically one unit of a fiat currency. This deviation indicates a failure in the mechanisms designed to maintain its stability, such as insufficient reserves or arbitrage inefficiencies. Mispricing events can erode user confidence, trigger liquidations, and cause broader instability within the digital asset ecosystem. Understanding the causes of such deviations is crucial for assessing stablecoin reliability.