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Market Maker

A trader or firm that provides liquidity by constantly offering to buy and sell an asset.

Definition

A trader or firm that provides liquidity by constantly offering to buy and sell an asset. Market makers profit from the bid-ask spread while reducing slippage for other traders. Without them, markets would be much less efficient.

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Liquidity

How easily an asset can be bought or sold without significantly affecting its price.

Spread

The difference between the highest bid and lowest ask price for an asset.

Order Book

A list of all buy and sell orders for an asset, organized by price.

Accumulation Phase

A period when smart money quietly buys up an asset before a major price move.

Annualized Return

The average yearly return on an investment, calculated to account for compounding.

Arbitrage

Profiting from price differences of the same asset across different markets.

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