Proxy Hedging

Hedge

⎊ Proxy hedging, within cryptocurrency derivatives, represents a strategy to mitigate directional risk in an underlying asset by establishing a position in a correlated, yet distinct, instrument. This typically involves utilizing options or futures contracts on related assets, or even different exchanges, to offset potential losses stemming from adverse price movements in the primary holding. Effective implementation necessitates a robust understanding of correlation dynamics and the potential for basis risk, where imperfect correlation introduces residual exposure.