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Why coverage and time windows matter when reading derivatives data.
Editorial illustration · not a photograph of a news eventLiquidation occurs when a leveraged position no longer meets the platform’s margin requirements. Liquidation totals describe forced closures reported by the covered venues.
Different data providers can cover different exchanges and update at different intervals. Compare the same currency, period and coverage before interpreting a change.
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