Fat Tails Risk

Exposure

Fat tails risk, within cryptocurrency and derivatives, signifies a heightened probability of extreme market events compared to a normal distribution. This deviation from Gaussian assumptions is particularly relevant given the nascent and often illiquid nature of crypto assets, amplifying potential losses beyond those predicted by conventional models. Consequently, risk management strategies must account for these non-linearities, recognizing that Value at Risk (VaR) and similar metrics can underestimate true tail risk.