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- Silicon Valley Bank collapsed due to over-reliance on long-term bonds during unexpected interest rate rise.
- Bondholders may face losses while depositors are expected to be fully reimbursed, shareholders are likely to lose all equity.
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The Rise and Fall of Silicon Valley Bank
Silicon Valley Bank, once the 16th largest bank in the US, primarily catered to venture capital firms, startups, and tech industry individuals. The bank experienced explosive growth post-pandemic due to increased tech sector investments. However, their over-reliance on long-term bonds led to marked-to-market insolvency when interest rates rose unexpectedly, causing the bank's collapse.
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