Volatility-Adjusted Margin Buffers

Mechanism

These buffers function as dynamic collateral requirements designed to protect clearinghouses and liquidity providers from rapid price fluctuations inherent in digital asset markets. By scaling the collateral demand in direct proportion to the underlying asset’s realized or implied volatility, the system maintains solvency during periods of extreme turbulence. This proactive sizing ensures that the margin held against a position remains sufficient to absorb potential liquidation losses without triggering systemic cascades.