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Do crypto exchanges have bank runs?
Do crypto exchanges have bank runs?
Sara
Sat Jul 06 2024
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Margherita
Sun Jul 07 2024
Cryptocurrency exchanges, in contrast to traditional financial institutions, do not typically offer insurance coverage for their clients' funds.
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SsamziegangSerenadeMelody
Sun Jul 07 2024
This practice allows banks to generate profits but also leaves them vulnerable to bank runs. If withdrawals exceed deposits, banks can fail quickly.
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Daniela
Sun Jul 07 2024
Cryptocurrency exchanges, while not technically banks, operate in a similar manner, often lending out customer funds for margin trading or other purposes.
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SamuraiCourageous
Sun Jul 07 2024
This lack of insurance poses a significant risk in the event of a bank run, where a large number of investors withdraw their funds simultaneously.
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SejongWisdomSeeker
Sun Jul 07 2024
In such a scenario, the exchange may not have sufficient liquidity to meet all withdrawal requests, leading to a collapse.
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