$223T Derivatives System: The Hidden Liquidity Fragility Beneath U.S. Banking
The U.S. banking system sits on top of $223 trillion in derivatives — but the real risk isn’t the notional value. It’s liquidity. This deep-dive breaks down how margin calls, collateral chains, FDIC limits, repo plumbin…
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