# How Does the Incorporation of ISDA Definitions by CCPs Impact Market-Wide Liquidity? ▴ Question

**Published:** 2025-08-03
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## Concept

The incorporation of International [Swaps and Derivatives](https://prime.greeks.live/area/swaps-and-derivatives/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) Association (ISDA) Definitions by [Central Counterparty Clearing](https://prime.greeks.live/area/central-counterparty-clearing/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) Houses (CCPs) functions as a foundational protocol upgrade for the market’s operating system. This integration directly recalibrates the architecture of market-wide liquidity. It achieves this by replacing a fragmented, bilateral system of legal and operational obligations with a standardized, network-based trust model. The immediate consequence is a fundamental change in how liquidity is priced, sourced, and managed across the entire derivatives landscape.

This is the transition from a market of disparate, private contracts to a market of fungible, centrally guaranteed instruments. The result is a system where liquidity is less about counterparty-specific risk assessment and more about access to a centralized pool of standardized risk.

At its core, the mechanism is one of industrial-scale standardization. ISDA provides the universally accepted legal and product definitions for derivatives. These definitions cover everything from the precise calculation of floating-rate payments to the exact procedures for terminating a trade upon a default event. When a CCP adopts these definitions, it embeds this standardized language into its rulebook.

Every cleared trade that passes through that CCP, regardless of the original counterparties, is now governed by this single, unified set of rules. This act of standardization is the critical first step in transforming bespoke, illiquid bilateral agreements into instruments that can be effectively managed on a portfolio basis by the CCP.

> The adoption of ISDA definitions by CCPs creates a common legal and operational language, transforming disparate bilateral risks into a manageable, centralized system.

This systemic standardization has a profound effect on risk perception. In a purely bilateral market, liquidity is constrained by counterparty credit risk. A market participant must assess the creditworthiness of every potential counterparty, a process that is costly, time-consuming, and results in a fragmented liquidity landscape. Some counterparties are deemed too risky to trade with, creating isolated pools of liquidity.

CCPs, by stepping into the middle of trades (a process called novation), absorb this bilateral [counterparty risk](https://prime.greeks.live/area/counterparty-risk/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite). They can only do this efficiently and safely because the products they are clearing are standardized according to [ISDA definitions](https://prime.greeks.live/area/isda-definitions/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite). This standardization allows the CCP to accurately measure, aggregate, and manage risk across thousands of positions. The market participant’s primary credit concern shifts from their direct counterparty to the CCP itself, which is a highly regulated, systemically important financial institution designed to withstand extreme market stress.

The result is a re-architecting of liquidity pathways. Liquidity is no longer solely a function of bilateral credit lines. It becomes a function of a firm’s access to the CCP and its ability to meet the CCP’s margin requirements. This centralizes liquidity requirements, concentrating them at the CCP.

While this creates new systemic pressure points, it also democratizes access to liquidity to some extent. Any firm that can meet the CCP’s standards can theoretically trade with any other firm clearing through that same CCP, dramatically expanding the network of potential counterparties and deepening the overall liquidity pool for standardized products.

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## Strategy

The strategic implications of embedding ISDA definitions within a CCP framework extend directly from the concept of standardization. This integration provides market participants with a new set of tools and strategic trade-offs for managing liquidity and market risk. The primary strategic benefit is the enhancement of capital efficiency through [multilateral netting](https://prime.greeks.live/area/multilateral-netting/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) and the fungibility of collateral.

A unified legal framework for cleared derivatives allows a CCP to calculate a single [net exposure](https://prime.greeks.live/area/net-exposure/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) for each clearing member across a vast portfolio of trades. This is a powerful mechanism for reducing overall risk and, consequently, the amount of capital that needs to be posted as margin.

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## Multilateral Netting and Its Effect on Margin

In a bilateral world, a firm holds separate positions with each counterparty. A long position with one dealer cannot be used to offset a short position in the same instrument with another dealer for margin purposes. Each position requires its own collateral posting, trapping capital and creating significant liquidity demands. [Central clearing](https://prime.greeks.live/area/central-clearing/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite), built upon the bedrock of ISDA’s standardized product definitions, collapses this inefficient structure.

The CCP becomes the single counterparty to all trades. This allows a firm to net all its positions in a given product, or even across correlated products, into a single, net exposure to the CCP. The reduction in required margin can be substantial, freeing up liquidity that can be deployed for other trading activities or held as a buffer.

This netting efficiency is a direct consequence of standardization. Without ISDA definitions ensuring that an interest rate swap cleared on Monday is identical in its legal and economic characteristics to one cleared on Tuesday, the CCP could not confidently net these positions. The definitions provide the certainty required for the CCP’s risk models to treat these contracts as fungible.

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## Collateral Fungibility and Velocity

Another strategic dimension is the impact on collateral. By standardizing the products being cleared, CCPs can also standardize the types of collateral they accept. While this often means a focus on high-quality liquid assets (HQLA), the certainty provided by the ISDA framework allows for more efficient management of these assets. For market participants, the ability to use a single pool of collateral to cover a netted exposure to a CCP, rather than posting collateral to multiple counterparties, increases collateral velocity.

Assets are not tied up in fragmented bilateral arrangements. This creates a more fluid system where collateral can be moved to where it is most needed, reducing the risk of liquidity shortfalls during times of market stress.

The following table illustrates the strategic shift in liquidity management when moving from a bilateral to a centrally cleared model, a shift enabled by ISDA standardization.

### Table 1 ▴ Strategic Liquidity Management Comparison

| Metric | Bilateral Model | Centrally Cleared Model (ISDA-based) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Counterparty Risk | Fragmented; assessed individually for each counterparty. | Concentrated and mutualized at the CCP. |
| Margin Calculation | Gross positions held against each counterparty. | Net position calculated across all trades with the CCP. |
| Liquidity Requirement | High; capital is trapped in multiple, gross margin postings. | Lower; capital is freed through multilateral netting. |
| Collateral Management | Siloed; specific collateral for each counterparty agreement. | Centralized; a single pool of collateral supports the net exposure. |
| Market Access | Limited by the availability of bilateral credit lines. | Broadened to all participants who can meet CCP membership/access criteria. |

> The strategic core of central clearing lies in its ability to transform gross bilateral exposures into a single net exposure, a process that dramatically lowers capital requirements.

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## How Does Standardization Affect Product Innovation?

The drive toward standardization for clearing purposes creates a strategic tension with product innovation. CCPs are inherently conservative. Their stability relies on clearing products whose risks can be modeled with a high degree of confidence. This means that highly complex, exotic, or bespoke derivatives are generally unsuitable for central clearing.

As a result, the market bifurcates. A deep, liquid pool forms around the standardized, cleared products that conform to ISDA definitions. This is where the bulk of trading volume concentrates. Simultaneously, a separate, bilateral market continues to exist for customized products that address specific hedging needs which cannot be met by the standardized contracts. The strategic decision for a market participant is how to balance the liquidity and capital efficiency of cleared products against the hedging precision of non-cleared, bilateral products.

- **Cleared Markets** ▴ Offer high liquidity, netting benefits, and reduced counterparty risk, but with a limited menu of standardized products.

- **Bilateral Markets** ▴ Provide customized solutions and product innovation, but at the cost of lower liquidity, higher capital intensity, and direct counterparty credit risk.

This bifurcation means that the incorporation of ISDA definitions by CCPs acts as a powerful organizing force. It channels the majority of [market liquidity](https://prime.greeks.live/area/market-liquidity/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) into a specific set of standardized instruments, creating a highly efficient core market while defining the boundaries of the more bespoke, and less liquid, periphery.

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## Execution

The execution of ISDA-defined standards within a CCP’s operational framework is a complex, multi-layered process that directly shapes the flow of liquidity and collateral in the market. This process involves the translation of legal definitions into concrete rulebooks, margining algorithms, and technological protocols. For market participants, understanding these execution mechanics is essential for managing liquidity risk and optimizing trading operations.

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## The CCP Rulebook and Novation

The foundational step in execution is the incorporation of ISDA definitions into the CCP’s legal rulebook. When a bilateral trade is submitted for clearing, it undergoes a process called novation. The original contract between the two counterparties is extinguished and replaced by two new contracts ▴ one between the first counterparty and the CCP, and another between the second counterparty and the CCP. From that moment, the CCP’s rulebook, which now contains the standardized ISDA definitions, governs every aspect of the trade’s lifecycle.

This includes payment calculations, exercise of options, and, most importantly, the handling of collateral and default procedures. The 2021 ISDA Interest Rate Derivatives Definitions, for example, required CCPs to update their rulebooks and systems to handle new floating rate option names and cash settlement methods, a change that all clearing members had to prepare for.

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## Margining Mechanics Settled to Market versus Collateralized to Market

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- **Collateralized-to-Market (CTM)** ▴ In this model, the daily change in a derivative’s value ([variation margin](https://prime.greeks.live/area/variation-margin/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite)) is treated as a collateral posting. The party whose position has lost value posts collateral to the CCP, which then passes it to the party whose position has gained value. The original trade remains open at its initial price, and the collateral is returned if the market moves back. It is a pledge of collateral.

- **Settled-to-Market (STM)** ▴ In this model, the daily variation margin payment is a final settlement of the day’s profit or loss. The payment is a transfer of cash that legally settles the change in the contract’s value. The trade is then re-priced (or “reset”) to the current market level, effectively resetting its mark-to-market value to zero each day. This is a final payment, not a collateral pledge.

The choice between STM and CTM, a decision made by the CCP, has significant operational and liquidity consequences. STM results in larger daily cash flows, as profits and losses are settled daily. CTM can reduce the daily cash churn but creates a more complex web of collateral obligations. The standardization provided by ISDA ensures that the underlying valuation that drives both of these processes is consistent and predictable across the market.

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## What Is the Role of the Default Waterfall?

The ultimate test of the CCP’s execution framework is its default management process, commonly known as the “[default waterfall](https://prime.greeks.live/area/default-waterfall/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite).” This pre-defined sequence of actions, which relies on the clarity of ISDA’s termination and close-out procedures, dictates how the CCP would manage the failure of a clearing member. The goal is to contain the impact of the failure and prevent it from causing a systemic crisis. The existence of this transparent, pre-agreed process is a major source of confidence in the cleared market, which in turn supports market-wide liquidity. A typical default waterfall includes:

- **The defaulting member’s margin** ▴ The first line of defense is the initial and variation margin posted by the failed firm.

- **The defaulting member’s contribution to the [default fund](https://prime.greeks.live/area/default-fund/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite)** ▴ CCPs require all members to contribute to a mutualized default fund, which is used next.

- **The CCP’s own capital** ▴ A portion of the CCP’s own capital (often called “skin-in-the-game”) is used to absorb further losses.

- **Surviving members’ default fund contributions** ▴ The remaining, non-defaulting members’ contributions to the default fund are then used.

This structure is only possible because all the contracts in the defaulting member’s portfolio are based on standardized ISDA definitions, allowing the CCP to quickly and unambiguously value the portfolio, close it out, and hedge the resulting market risk. This pre-planned process prevents the kind of fire sales and legal uncertainty that can freeze liquidity in a crisis.

The following table provides a simplified representation of how a CCP might calculate daily margin requirements for a member’s portfolio of standardized interest rate swaps, illustrating the execution of these principles.

### Table 2 ▴ Illustrative Daily Margin Calculation For A Clearing Member

| Component | Description | Illustrative Amount ($) | Impact on Liquidity |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Gross Notional Value | Sum of all long and short positions in the portfolio. | 5,000,000,000 | Represents the total size of the portfolio. |
| Net Mark-to-Market (MTM) Value | Net value of all positions after multilateral netting. | -15,000,000 | Determines the variation margin call. |
| Variation Margin (VM) Call | Daily payment to cover the net change in MTM. Based on the -15M MTM, a payment is due. | 15,000,000 | A direct, daily demand on the member’s cash liquidity. |
| Initial Margin (IM) | Collateral held by the CCP to cover potential future losses in case of default. Calculated using models like VaR. | 150,000,000 | A significant, ongoing drain on the member’s HQLA. |
| Total Daily Liquidity Demand | Sum of VM call and any change in IM requirement. | ~15,000,000 + ΔIM | The total immediate collateral/cash needed by the member for the day. |

In summary, the execution of ISDA definitions by CCPs is not a passive, background process. It is an active, daily mechanism that involves legal novation, specific margining models, and robust default procedures. These execution mechanics concentrate liquidity demands at the CCP but also create a more resilient and predictable market structure. For participants, mastering these operational details is synonymous with mastering liquidity management in the modern derivatives market.

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## References

- International Swaps and Derivatives Association. “Implementation of the 2021 ISDA Interest Rate Derivatives Definitions.” 26 April 2021. YouTube.

- “Liquidity & The ISDA Master Agreement.” Global Capital, 30 April 2001.

- International Swaps and Derivatives Association. “Collateral and Liquidity Efficiency in the Derivatives Market ▴ Navigating Risk in a Fragile Ecosystem.” 2024.

- International Swaps and Derivatives Association. “Accounting Impact of CCPs’ Rulebook Changes to Financial Institutions and Corporates.” White Paper.

- “ISDA releases key principles on CCP recovery and resolution.” Investment Executive, 25 November 2014.

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## Reflection

The integration of ISDA definitions into the core architecture of central clearing represents a fundamental re-engineering of market structure. The system moves from a peer-to-peer network of uncertain credit and fragmented liquidity to a centralized hub-and-spoke model of standardized risk. The knowledge of this system, from its conceptual foundations in standardization to its precise execution in margining and default management, provides a framework for evaluating operational readiness. The critical question for any market participant is how their own internal systems for risk management, collateral optimization, and liquidity reporting are designed to interface with this centralized architecture.

Is your operational framework built to simply meet the CCP’s requirements, or is it designed to strategically leverage the efficiencies that this system makes possible? The answer determines whether central clearing is merely a regulatory mandate to be complied with or a structural opportunity to be exploited for a decisive capital and liquidity advantage.

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## Glossary

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## Central Counterparty Clearing

Meaning ▴ Central Counterparty Clearing (CCP) describes a financial market infrastructure where a specialized entity legally interposes itself between the two parties of a trade, becoming the buyer to every seller and the seller to every buyer. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/swaps-and-derivatives/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Swaps and Derivatives

Meaning ▴ Swaps and derivatives, within the sophisticated crypto financial landscape, are contractual instruments whose value is derived from the price performance of an underlying cryptocurrency asset, index, or rate. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/counterparty-risk/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Counterparty Risk

Meaning ▴ Counterparty risk, within the domain of crypto investing and institutional options trading, represents the potential for financial loss arising from a counterparty's failure to fulfill its contractual obligations. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/isda-definitions/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Isda Definitions

Meaning ▴ ISDA Definitions refer to the standardized terms and conditions published by the International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) that are incorporated by reference into privately negotiated over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives contracts. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/multilateral-netting/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Multilateral Netting

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## Net Exposure

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## Central Clearing

Meaning ▴ Central Clearing refers to the systemic process where a central counterparty (CCP) interposes itself between the buyer and seller in a financial transaction, becoming the legal counterparty to both sides. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/market-liquidity/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Market Liquidity

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## Collateralized-To-Market

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## Settled-To-Market

Meaning ▴ Settled-to-Market refers to the practice of marking a financial position to its current market value after a transaction has been formally completed and the ownership of assets has been transferred. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/variation-margin/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Variation Margin

Meaning ▴ Variation Margin in crypto derivatives trading refers to the daily or intra-day collateral adjustments exchanged between counterparties to cover the fluctuations in the mark-to-market value of open futures, options, or other derivative positions. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/default-waterfall/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Default Waterfall

Meaning ▴ A Default Waterfall, in the context of risk management architecture for Central Counterparties (CCPs) or other clearing mechanisms in institutional crypto trading, defines the precise, sequential order in which financial resources are deployed to cover losses arising from a clearing member's default. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/default-fund/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Default Fund

Meaning ▴ A Default Fund, particularly within the architecture of a Central Counterparty (CCP) or a similar risk management framework in institutional crypto derivatives trading, is a pool of financial resources contributed by clearing members and often supplemented by the CCP itself. </a>

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### [How Do Netting and Collateral Efficiencies in CCPs Change under Stressed Market Conditions?](https://options.greeks.live/question/how-do-netting-and-collateral-efficiencies-in-ccps-change-under-stressed-market-conditions/)
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Netting and collateral efficiencies invert under stress, transforming CCPs from capital-savers into systemic liquidity consumers.

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### [What Is the Role of a Central Counterparty (CCP) in Facilitating Multilateral Netting for Market Makers?](https://options.greeks.live/question/what-is-the-role-of-a-central-counterparty-ccp-in-facilitating-multilateral-netting-for-market-makers/)
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A Central Counterparty facilitates multilateral netting by becoming the universal buyer and seller, consolidating a market maker's gross bilateral trades into a single, capital-efficient net position.

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### [How Does Central Clearing Mitigate Counterparty Risk in the OTC Derivatives Market?](https://options.greeks.live/question/how-does-central-clearing-mitigate-counterparty-risk-in-the-otc-derivatives-market/)
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Central clearing mitigates counterparty risk by interposing a CCP between counterparties through novation, centralizing and managing risk.

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### [How Does the Use of a Central Clearing Party in an Rfq Protocol Alter Counterparty Risk Calculations?](https://options.greeks.live/question/how-does-the-use-of-a-central-clearing-party-in-an-rfq-protocol-alter-counterparty-risk-calculations/)
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A CCP transforms counterparty risk from a bespoke, bilateral credit assessment into a standardized, mutualized calculation against a central system.

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### [How Does the Role of a Central Clearinghouse Mitigate Counterparty Risk in Options Trading?](https://options.greeks.live/question/how-does-the-role-of-a-central-clearinghouse-mitigate-counterparty-risk-in-options-trading/)
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A central clearinghouse re-architects market risk by substituting bilateral exposures with a guaranteed, centrally managed obligation.

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### [How Does Novation Impact Counterparty Risk in Derivatives Trading?](https://options.greeks.live/question/how-does-novation-impact-counterparty-risk-in-derivatives-trading/)
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Novation transforms counterparty risk by replacing bilateral contracts with a centrally guaranteed, mutualized system.

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### [In What Ways Does the Novation Process by a Ccp Specifically Secure the Integrity of a Complex Options Strategy?](https://options.greeks.live/question/in-what-ways-does-the-novation-process-by-a-ccp-specifically-secure-the-integrity-of-a-complex-options-strategy/)
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Novation by a CCP secures options strategies by replacing bilateral risk with a centralized, margined, and guaranteed system.

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### [How Does a Central Counterparty Mitigate Risk in Lit Markets?](https://options.greeks.live/question/how-does-a-central-counterparty-mitigate-risk-in-lit-markets/)
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A Central Counterparty mitigates risk by becoming the buyer to every seller, enforcing collateralization, and mutualizing default losses.

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### [How Do Major Exchanges Mitigate Counterparty Risk in the Clearing and Settlement of Crypto Options?](https://options.greeks.live/question/how-do-major-exchanges-mitigate-counterparty-risk-in-the-clearing-and-settlement-of-crypto-options/)
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Exchanges mitigate counterparty risk by using a Central Counterparty (CCP) to centralize and manage risk via margining and default funds.

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