Credit Risk in Cryptocurrency Markets

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What is a critical aspect of financial markets that involves the potential for loss?

  • Market risk
  • Liquidity risk
  • Operational risk
  • Credit risk (correct)

What type of risk arises from the reliance on centralized exchanges in cryptocurrency trading?

  • Counterparty risk (correct)
  • Liquidity risk
  • Custodial risk
  • Settlement risk

What is a type of risk that arises from the delay between the execution and settlement of forex transactions?

  • Liquidity risk
  • Settlement risk (correct)
  • Counterparty risk
  • Custodial risk

What is a strategy to mitigate credit risk by reducing exposure to individual credit risks?

<p>Diversification (D)</p>
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What is an essential step in mitigating credit risk when engaging with any trading platform or service provider?

<p>Due diligence (D)</p>
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What are the three types of risk that credit risk in financial markets stems from?

<p>Counterparty, custodial, and settlement risk (C)</p>
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What is the primary benefit of understanding and addressing credit risk effectively?

<p>To safeguard capital and enhance portfolio resilience (B)</p>
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What type of risk occurs when a counterparty fails to meet its obligations?

<p>Counterparty Risk (D)</p>
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In the context of credit risk, what is the primary purpose of credit ratings?

<p>To assess the creditworthiness of an investment (B)</p>
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What is the term for the risk that a transaction will not settle as expected?

<p>Settlement Risk (D)</p>
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What is the primary purpose of margin calls?

<p>To ensure that investors have sufficient capital to cover potential losses (D)</p>
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What is the term for the risk that a market will not have sufficient liquidity to facilitate transactions?

<p>Liquidity Risk (B)</p>
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