Behavioral Game Theory Risks

Incentive

Behavioral game theory risks in cryptocurrency derivatives manifest when participant motivations deviate from rational utility maximization due to cognitive biases. Market participants frequently prioritize short-term speculative gains over long-term structural health, creating feedback loops that destabilize liquidation engines. These misaligned incentives often result in herd behavior during periods of high volatility, exacerbating price cascades in decentralized perpetual contract markets.