Basis Trade Unwinding
Meaning ⎊ The process of closing market-neutral positions by selling spot assets and buying futures, often during market stress.
Margin Call Spiral
Meaning ⎊ A self-reinforcing cycle where forced liquidations drive prices down, triggering more liquidations and further price drops.
Cross Margin Risks
Meaning ⎊ The risk that losses in one position deplete the collateral available for all other positions in a shared account.
Liquidity Fragility
Meaning ⎊ The susceptibility of market liquidity to rapid depletion during stress, leading to heightened volatility and price gaps.
Leverage Dependency
Meaning ⎊ A market state where liquidity and stability are highly reliant on borrowed capital, increasing vulnerability to shocks.
