Initial Margin Frameworks

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Initial margin frameworks serve as the foundational security layer for digital asset derivatives by requiring traders to lock specific assets to mitigate counterparty risk. These mechanisms function by calculating the potential loss exposure during a predefined liquidation horizon, ensuring the solvency of the trading platform. Exchanges utilize these requirements to account for the heightened volatility inherent in crypto-native assets, which often necessitates more rigorous coverage than traditional finance counterparts.