Definition ∞ Systemic market risk refers to the potential for a severe disruption or failure within one part of the financial system to trigger widespread instability across the entire market. In the context of digital assets, this could involve the collapse of a major cryptocurrency, a significant exchange, or a widely used decentralized finance protocol. Such an event possesses the capacity to cause a loss of confidence and capital across the broader crypto economy. It is a non-diversifiable risk affecting all participants.
Context ∞ Regulators and financial institutions are increasingly evaluating the potential for systemic market risk within the rapidly expanding digital asset space. Debates often focus on the interconnectedness of various crypto markets and the lack of traditional safeguards present in conventional finance. The implementation of robust risk management frameworks and clearer regulatory guidelines are critical areas of ongoing development to mitigate these large-scale threats.
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