# What Defines a Clearly Erroneous Trade under FINRA Rule 11890? ▴ Question

**Published:** 2025-07-30
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## Concept

An execution that deviates materially from the prevailing market consensus represents a fracture in the market’s operational logic. [FINRA Rule 11890](https://prime.greeks.live/area/finra-rule-11890/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) is the system-level protocol designed to address these fractures. It provides a deterministic framework for rectifying transactions that are so far from the norm they threaten the integrity of the market’s data stream and the foundational trust of its participants. The rule functions as a critical failsafe, a predefined error-handling routine within the market’s operating system.

It acknowledges that in any complex system, anomalies will occur. The critical function of the rule is to provide a standardized, predictable mechanism for their resolution.

> FINRA Rule 11890 provides a mechanism to correct or cancel trades that occur at prices so far from the prevailing market that they are considered “clearly erroneous.”

The core of the rule is the establishment of objective, numerical thresholds to define what constitutes a “[clearly erroneous](https://prime.greeks.live/area/clearly-erroneous/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite)” trade. These thresholds are not arbitrary. They are a carefully calibrated set of parameters designed to differentiate between aggressive but legitimate trades and those that are unquestionably the result of a system malfunction, human error, or some other anomaly.

The rule provides a structured process for a member firm to request a review of a trade, and it empowers FINRA to initiate a review on its own motion under certain circumstances. This dual-pronged approach ensures that the market has both a self-correcting mechanism and a centralized oversight function to maintain its operational stability.

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## The Purpose and Scope of the Rule

The primary purpose of FINRA [Rule 11890](https://prime.greeks.live/area/rule-11890/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) is to maintain a fair and orderly market. This is achieved by providing a mechanism to address trades that, if allowed to stand, could have a cascading effect on the market. A single [erroneous trade](https://prime.greeks.live/area/erroneous-trade/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) can trigger a series of other transactions at distorted prices, leading to widespread confusion and financial losses. By providing a clear process for identifying and rectifying these trades, the rule helps to prevent such scenarios.

The scope of the rule extends to transactions in exchange-listed securities and OTC equity securities. The rule also outlines the specific procedures for different scenarios, including [trades during normal market hours](https://prime.greeks.live/question/how-can-machine-learning-models-differentiate-between-leakage-and-normal-market-impact/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite), outside of [normal market hours](https://prime.greeks.live/question/how-can-machine-learning-models-differentiate-between-leakage-and-normal-market-impact/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite), and in the context of multi-stock events.

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## What Are the Core Principles of the Rule?

The rule is built on several core principles that guide its application. These principles are essential for understanding the spirit of the rule and its role in the market ecosystem.

- **Objectivity** ▴ The rule relies on [numerical guidelines](https://prime.greeks.live/area/numerical-guidelines/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) to define a [clearly erroneous trade](https://prime.greeks.live/area/clearly-erroneous-trade/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite). This introduces a high degree of objectivity into the review process, reducing the potential for subjective interpretations and disputes.

- **Timeliness** ▴ The rule establishes strict deadlines for reporting and reviewing [erroneous trades](https://prime.greeks.live/question/what-are-the-primary-differences-in-benchmarking-rfq-trades-versus-central-limit-order-book-trades/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite). This is critical for minimizing the market impact of such trades and for providing certainty to market participants.

- **Fairness** ▴ The rule provides a fair and transparent process for all parties involved in a disputed trade. It allows both sides to present their case and provides for an appeal process.

- **[Market Stability](https://prime.greeks.live/area/market-stability/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite)** ▴ The ultimate goal of the rule is to protect the stability and integrity of the market. This is achieved by ensuring that trades are executed at prices that reflect the true market value of a security.

The application of these principles is what allows the rule to function effectively as a component of the market’s overall [risk management](https://prime.greeks.live/area/risk-management/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) architecture. It is a testament to the understanding that a healthy market is a resilient market, one that has the built-in capacity to identify and correct its own errors.

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## Strategy

For the institutional trader, FINRA Rule 11890 is a critical component of the market’s operational landscape. It is a known parameter in the complex equation of [execution strategy](https://prime.greeks.live/area/execution-strategy/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) and risk management. Understanding its mechanics is essential for navigating the modern electronic marketplace. A sophisticated trading desk does not view this rule as a mere backstop for catastrophic errors.

Instead, it is integrated into the firm’s pre-trade and post-trade protocols. The strategic focus is on minimizing the probability of executing an erroneous trade in the first place, and on having a clear, efficient process for invoking the rule when necessary.

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## Numerical Guidelines and Reference Price

The determination of a clearly erroneous trade hinges on two key components ▴ the [Reference Price](https://prime.greeks.live/area/reference-price/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) and the Numerical Guidelines. The Reference Price is the benchmark against which a disputed trade is measured. Typically, it is the consolidated last sale price for the security immediately prior to the execution of the trade in question.

The Numerical Guidelines are the percentage thresholds by which a trade must deviate from the Reference Price to be considered clearly erroneous. These guidelines are not static; they vary based on the price of the security.

### Numerical Guidelines for Clearly Erroneous Transactions

| Reference Price | Percentage Guideline |
| --- | --- |
| $0.00 – $25.00 | 10% |
| $25.01 – $50.00 | 5% |
| Above $50.00 | 3% |

These guidelines provide a clear and objective framework for identifying potentially erroneous trades. For leveraged exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and exchange-traded notes (ETNs), the guidelines are multiplied by the leverage factor. For example, a 2x leveraged ETF would have its guideline percentage doubled. This adjustment reflects the inherently higher volatility of these instruments.

> The Limit Up-Limit Down (LULD) mechanism is a preventative control, while the clearly erroneous rule is a corrective one.

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## The Interplay with the LULD Plan

The Limit Up-Limit Down (LULD) Plan is a market-wide mechanism designed to prevent trades in NMS stocks from occurring outside of specified price bands. The [LULD plan](https://prime.greeks.live/area/luld-plan/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) is a critical piece of the market’s stability architecture. It works in concert with the [clearly erroneous trade rule](https://prime.greeks.live/area/clearly-erroneous-trade-rule/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) to protect the market from extreme price movements.

The price bands for the LULD plan are calculated based on a reference price and are designed to be wider than the numerical guidelines for clearly erroneous trades. This means that a trade can be executed within the LULD bands and still be considered clearly erroneous.

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## How Does the LULD Plan Affect Clearly Erroneous Trade Declarations?

The LULD plan has significantly reduced the incidence of clearly erroneous trades [during normal market hours](https://prime.greeks.live/question/how-can-machine-learning-models-differentiate-between-leakage-and-normal-market-impact/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite). By preventing trades from occurring at prices that are too far from the prevailing market, the LULD plan acts as a first line of defense against erroneous executions. However, the clearly erroneous trade rule remains a vital tool for several reasons:

- **Transactions Outside [Normal Market](https://prime.greeks.live/question/how-can-machine-learning-models-differentiate-between-leakage-and-normal-market-impact/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) Hours** ▴ The LULD plan is only in effect during normal [market hours](https://prime.greeks.live/question/how-does-the-proliferation-of-last-look-affect-overall-price-discovery-and-market-stability-in-the-fx-market/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite). Transactions that occur in the pre-market or post-market sessions are not subject to the LULD bands and are therefore more susceptible to erroneous execution.

- **System Malfunctions** ▴ In the event of a system malfunction that affects the LULD plan, the clearly erroneous trade rule provides a crucial backstop.

- **Erroneous Reference Prices** ▴ In rare cases, the reference price used to calculate the LULD bands may itself be erroneous. In such situations, a FINRA officer can determine a new reference price and review trades against that corrected benchmark.

The relationship between the LULD plan and the clearly erroneous trade rule can be thought of as a layered defense system. The LULD plan provides a preventative barrier against erroneous trades, while the clearly erroneous rule provides a corrective mechanism for those trades that manage to slip through the cracks.

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## Execution

The execution of a clearly erroneous trade review is a time-sensitive and highly structured process. For an [institutional trading](https://prime.greeks.live/area/institutional-trading/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) desk, having a well-defined operational playbook for this scenario is not just a matter of compliance; it is a matter of minimizing financial risk and operational disruption. The process begins with the identification of a potentially erroneous trade and culminates in a final, binding decision by FINRA. This section provides a granular, step-by-step guide to navigating this process.

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## Initiating a Review a Step by Step Guide

A member firm that is a party to a potentially erroneous trade can request a review from FINRA. This request must be made in a timely manner, typically within 30 minutes of the execution time of the trade. The request should be submitted through the FINRA Gateway portal.

- **Identification of the Trade** ▴ The first step is to identify the trade in question. This includes the security symbol, the execution price, the number of shares, and the time of execution.

- **Gathering Supporting Information** ▴ The firm should gather all relevant information to support its claim that the trade was clearly erroneous. This may include market data, news events, or any other information that can help to establish the context of the trade.

- **Submission of the Request** ▴ The request for review must be submitted to FINRA via the appropriate electronic filing system. The submission must include all of the required information, including the details of the trade and a clear explanation of why the firm believes the trade was erroneous.

- **Communication with the Counterparty** ▴ The firm should also communicate with the counterparty to the trade to inform them that a request for review has been submitted.

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## The Review Process Unveiled

Once a request for review is received, a FINRA officer will conduct a thorough review of the trade. This review will include an analysis of the trade in question, the market conditions at the time of the trade, and any other relevant factors. The officer has the authority to declare the trade null and void or to adjust the price of the trade to a level that is deemed to be fair and reasonable.

### Timeline for Clearly Erroneous Trade Review

| Action | Deadline |
| --- | --- |
| Member Request for Review | Within 30 minutes of execution |
| FINRA Officer Determination | Generally on the same trading day |
| Appeal to UPC Committee | Within 30 minutes of receiving the decision |

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## What Are the Grounds for Appealing a Clearly Erroneous Trade Decision?

Either party to a disputed trade can appeal a decision made by a FINRA officer to the Uniform Practice Code (UPC) Committee. The appeal must be made in writing and must be submitted within 30 minutes of receiving the initial decision. The grounds for an appeal are typically limited to a claim that the initial decision was based on a clear error of fact or that the decision was arbitrary or capricious.

> The appeal process provides an important check on the initial determination, ensuring a fair and thorough review of all disputed trades.

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## FINRA’s Authority to Act on Its Own Motion

In addition to reviewing trades at the request of a member firm, FINRA also has the authority to review trades on its own motion. This authority is typically exercised in situations where there is a major system malfunction or in the event of extraordinary market conditions. The purpose of this authority is to allow FINRA to act quickly to protect the integrity of the market, even in the absence of a specific request from a member firm.

This proactive stance is a critical element of the market’s resilience. It ensures that there is a centralized authority with the power to intervene and correct systemic errors before they can cascade through the market. For institutional traders, this provides an additional layer of confidence in the market’s ability to self-regulate and maintain its operational integrity.

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## References

- Financial Industry Regulatory Authority. “FINRA Rule 11890 Series. Clearly Erroneous Transactions.” _FINRA Rulebook_, 2023.

- U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. “Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change to Amend Nasdaq Equity 11, Rule 11890.” _SEC.gov_, 23 Sept. 2022.

- U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. “Self-Regulatory Organizations; Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc.; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of a Proposed Rule Change To Amend FINRA Rule 11892 (Clearly Erroneous Transactions in Exchange-Listed Securities).” _Federal Register_, vol. 87, no. 192, 5 Oct. 2022, pp. 60464-60470.

- Harris, Larry. Trading and Exchanges ▴ Market Microstructure for Practitioners. Oxford University Press, 2003.

- O’Hara, Maureen. Market Microstructure Theory. Blackwell Publishing, 1995.

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## Reflection

The architecture of market regulation is a complex and evolving system. Rules like FINRA 11890 are not static pronouncements; they are dynamic protocols that adapt to changes in market structure and technology. The ongoing dialogue between regulators and market participants, as evidenced by the proposed rule changes and notices, is a testament to this adaptive process. For the institutional participant, this underscores the importance of a continuous learning process.

It is not enough to simply understand the rules as they are written today. One must also understand the underlying principles that drive their evolution.

How does your firm’s operational framework account for the dynamic nature of market regulation? Is your risk management system designed to be adaptive, or is it a static set of rules that is only updated in response to a crisis? The answers to these questions will determine your firm’s resilience in the face of the inevitable anomalies and disruptions that characterize the modern marketplace. The ultimate goal is to build a system of intelligence that is not just compliant, but is also strategically positioned to thrive in a complex and ever-changing environment.

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## Glossary

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## Finra Rule 11890

Meaning ▴ FINRA Rule 11890 specifies procedures for the resolution of "clearly erroneous" transactions in the over-the-counter (OTC) equity and debt markets, allowing for the cancellation or adjustment of trades executed at prices substantially divergent from the prevailing market. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/clearly-erroneous/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Clearly Erroneous

Meaning ▴ The term 'Clearly Erroneous,' within financial market operations, designates a transaction executed at a price that demonstrably deviates from the prevailing market value due to an obvious error, rather than genuine market forces. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/erroneous-trade/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Erroneous Trade

Meaning ▴ An Erroneous Trade in crypto refers to a transaction executed on a trading platform or decentralized exchange at a price or quantity that is demonstrably misaligned with prevailing market conditions, often resulting from human error, system malfunction, or data input discrepancies. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/rule-11890/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Rule 11890

Meaning ▴ Rule 11890 refers to a specific regulation within the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) manual that addresses the process for reviewing and potentially adjusting or canceling clearly erroneous transactions in over-the-counter (OTC) equity markets. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/question/how-can-machine-learning-models-differentiate-between-leakage-and-normal-market-impact/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Trades during Normal Market Hours

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## Normal Market Hours

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## Clearly Erroneous Trade

Meaning ▴ A Clearly Erroneous Trade, within the framework of crypto trading, identifies a transaction executed at a price or quantity that deviates significantly from prevailing market conditions due to obvious system error, human mistake, or malicious activity. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/numerical-guidelines/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Numerical Guidelines

Meaning ▴ Numerical Guidelines, within institutional crypto trading systems and risk frameworks, represent predefined quantitative thresholds or parameters that dictate permissible actions, evaluate performance, or enforce systemic constraints. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/question/what-are-the-primary-differences-in-benchmarking-rfq-trades-versus-central-limit-order-book-trades/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Erroneous Trades

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## Market Stability

Meaning ▴ Market Stability, in the context of systems architecture for crypto and institutional investing, refers to the condition where financial markets function smoothly, efficiently, and without excessive volatility or disruptive fluctuations that could impair their ability to facilitate capital allocation and risk transfer. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/risk-management/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Risk Management

Meaning ▴ Risk Management, within the cryptocurrency trading domain, encompasses the comprehensive process of identifying, assessing, monitoring, and mitigating the multifaceted financial, operational, and technological exposures inherent in digital asset markets. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/execution-strategy/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Execution Strategy

Meaning ▴ An Execution Strategy is a predefined, systematic approach or a set of algorithmic rules employed by traders and institutional systems to fulfill a trade order in the market, with the overarching goal of optimizing specific objectives such as minimizing transaction costs, reducing market impact, or achieving a particular average execution price. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/reference-price/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Reference Price

Meaning ▴ A Reference Price, within the intricate financial architecture of crypto trading and derivatives, serves as a standardized benchmark value utilized for a multitude of critical financial calculations, robust risk management, and reliable settlement purposes. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/clearly-erroneous-trade-rule/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Clearly Erroneous Trade Rule

Meaning ▴ The Clearly Erroneous Trade Rule refers to a regulatory or exchange-level provision allowing for the nullification or adjustment of executed trades that are deemed to have occurred due to an obvious error, such as a fat-finger mistake, system malfunction, or extreme price deviation from the prevailing market. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/luld-plan/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Luld Plan

Meaning ▴ The Limit Up-Limit Down (LULD) Plan is a regulatory mechanism designed to prevent excessive price volatility in financial instruments by temporarily pausing trading or restricting price movements within defined bands. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/question/how-can-machine-learning-models-differentiate-between-leakage-and-normal-market-impact/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
![A sleek, dark, angled component, representing an RFQ protocol engine, rests on a beige Prime RFQ base. Flanked by a deep blue sphere representing aggregated liquidity and a light green sphere for multi-dealer platform access, it illustrates high-fidelity execution within digital asset derivatives market microstructure, optimizing price discovery](https://options.greeks.live/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/advanced-rfq-system-for-digital-asset-derivatives-price-discovery.jpg)

## During Normal Market Hours

ML models differentiate leakage and impact by classifying price action relative to a learned baseline of normal, order-driven cost. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/question/how-can-machine-learning-models-differentiate-between-leakage-and-normal-market-impact/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
![An exposed institutional digital asset derivatives engine reveals its market microstructure. The polished disc represents a liquidity pool for price discovery](https://options.greeks.live/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/high-fidelity-digital-asset-derivatives-rfq-execution-system.jpg)

## Normal Market

ML models differentiate leakage and impact by classifying price action relative to a learned baseline of normal, order-driven cost. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/question/how-does-the-proliferation-of-last-look-affect-overall-price-discovery-and-market-stability-in-the-fx-market/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
![Intersecting metallic components symbolize an institutional RFQ Protocol framework. This system enables High-Fidelity Execution and Atomic Settlement for Digital Asset Derivatives](https://options.greeks.live/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/institutional-digital-asset-derivatives-rfq-protocol-system-specialists.jpg)

## Market Hours

Last look re-architects FX execution by granting liquidity providers a risk-management option that reshapes price discovery and market stability. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/institutional-trading/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
![A sleek, abstract system interface with a central spherical lens representing real-time Price Discovery and Implied Volatility analysis for institutional Digital Asset Derivatives. Its precise contours signify High-Fidelity Execution and robust RFQ protocol orchestration, managing latent liquidity and minimizing slippage for optimized Alpha Generation](https://options.greeks.live/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/high-fidelity-institutional-digital-asset-derivatives-execution-via-optimized-rfq-protocols-enhancing-market-microstructure.jpg)

## Institutional Trading

Meaning ▴ Institutional Trading in the crypto landscape refers to the large-scale investment and trading activities undertaken by professional financial entities such as hedge funds, asset managers, pension funds, and family offices in cryptocurrencies and their derivatives. </a>

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