More than 186 US banks well-positioned for collapse, SVB analysis reveals By Cointelegraph

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More than 186 US banks well-positioned for collapse, SVB analysis reveals By Cointelegraph




The perfect mix of losses, uninsured leverage and an extensive loan portfolio, among other factors, resulted in the fall of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB). Comparing SVB’s situation with other players revealed that nearly 190 banks operating in the United States are potentially at risk of a run.

While SVB’s collapse came as a reminder of the fragility of the traditional financial system, a recent analysis by economists showed that a large number of banks are at risk from uninsured deposit withdrawals. It read:

Largest insolvent institutions if all uninsured depositors run. Source: papers.ssrn.com