Blockchain Based Risk

Exposure

Blockchain based risk, within cryptocurrency derivatives, fundamentally alters traditional exposure management due to the inherent volatility and interconnectedness of digital asset markets. Quantifying this exposure necessitates adapting established Value-at-Risk (VaR) and Expected Shortfall models to account for non-normality in price distributions and the potential for cascading liquidations. The decentralized nature of these systems introduces unique counterparty risks, particularly concerning the solvency of exchanges and the security of smart contracts underpinning derivative instruments.