Risk & Payoff Dynamics
A quantitative guide and interactive visualizer contrasting loss potential for Liquidity Providers and Takers on elpi.xyz.
Taker Maximum Loss
100% of Yield Paid
Strictly bounded, non-recourse premium
LP Maximum Profit
+$240.00
Capped strictly at upfront yield collected
LP Downside Exposure
Underlying Drop
Bears 100% of spot drop (net of yield)
Collateral Custody
Isolated TBA
ERC-6551 Account (Zero cross-risk)
Option Type:
Underlying:
Simulate Price Move:+15% ($3,450.00)
-60%+60%
Payoff & Net Outcome Curve (CALL Option)
Comparing Net Dollar Outcomes for LP vs. Taker vs. Holding Underlying directly across market outcomes.
LP Net P&L
Taker Net P&L
Hold Underlying (Benchmark)
Taker Outcome (Option Buyer)
Net P&L:+$210.00(+87.5% ROI)
Gross Payoff:
$450.00 USDC
Upfront Yield Paid:
-$240.00 USDC
Key Taker Protection: Your maximum possible loss is strictly capped at the upfront yield fee ($240.00). You can never lose more, even if the asset crashes to zero or rallies 1000%. Zero liquidation risk.
LP Outcome (Liquidity Provider)
Net USD P&L:+$240.00(+8.0% on Capital)
Collateral Value Returned:
$3000.00
Yield Kept Upfront:
+$240.00 USDC
The LP Asymmetry Trap: Your profit is strictly capped at +$240.00. On this rally (+15%), you missed out on $210.00 of upside because the taker extracted the appreciation.
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