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Algorithmic tradingA method of executing trades using automated software that follows predefined instructions; the software can access the trading platform API to monitor conditions and submit or cancel orders.
Block TradeLarge orders privately negotiated outside the public order book, with the aim of reducing slippage and market impact.
Market ordersOrders executed at prices available in the market at the time, typically allowing partial fills.
OCO OrderOCO is a one-of-two order that can have take-profit and stop-loss orders set simultaneously; when one order is triggered or executed, the other is canceled accordingly.
OCO(Choose one of two) OrderAn order that combines a limit order with a limit take-profit/stop-loss order, ultimately allowing only one of the two orders to be filled.
OTOCOFirst execute a primary opening order, then automatically activate a set of OCO three orders comprising take-profit and stop-loss exit orders.
Over the Counter (OTC) tradingA method of buying and selling cryptocurrencies conducted outside the exchange’s public order book, which can avoid large orders directly impacting the available trading volume in the order book.
POVPercentage-of-volume (POV) strategy, executing orders at a set proportion of market trading volume.
Stop-loss ordersOrders that automatically close a position when the price falls below a preset threshold, limiting losses from further declines.
algorithmic tradingEvidence treats it as one of the trading scenarios in which AON orders can be used.
limit buy orderAn order to buy an asset at a specified price; when a large number of such orders cluster at the same price level, they may form a buy wall.
limit ordersAn order with the maximum purchase price or minimum selling price set by the trader; it can only be executed at that price or a better price.
liquidRefers to a liquid market condition with many buy and sell orders and participants, typically characterized by a narrow bid-ask spread.
liquidityThe amount available for trading in a market and its capacity to match and absorb orders.
order bookAn order book that records the buy and sell orders available in the market, along with their quantities and prices.
sell wallA large concentration of sell orders at the same price that may slow a price increase.
sell wallsConcentrated, relatively large sell orders create selling pressure that may prevent the price from rising further.
whalesLarge holders with sufficient capital to place very large orders.
Triangular FraudColluding buyers place simultaneous orders, make partial payments, and falsely claim full payment to confuse the seller, inducing the release of cryptocurrency exceeding the amount corresponding to the funds actually received.
Centralized Exchange (CEX)A platform that matches buy and sell orders through an order book and completes cryptocurrency exchanges at the market price of the trading pair.
Price-Time PriorityA rule under which orders are matched first by price, and when prices are the same, processed according to the time they were placed.
Matching engineA software system that processes and matches buy and sell orders in financial markets.
LiquidityThe quantity of assets available for execution around a given market price; when liquidity is insufficient, large orders are more likely to move the execution price.
Liquidity ProviderAn entity or individual that supplies buy and sell orders to financial markets to enhance market liquidity and promote stable, efficient market functioning.
SlippageA situation in which the actual execution price of a trade differs from the initially requested or expected price, commonly occurring in illiquid markets or with market orders.
Spot priceThe current market price of an asset in the spot market, which changes in real time as buy and sell orders are executed.
Automated market maker(AMM)a mechanism that uses liquidity pools to support digital asset trading without requiring traditional intermediaries to match orders DEX mechanism.
Order BookCEX A record-keeping and pricing mechanism used to aggregate and match buy and sell orders, thereby determining transaction prices.
Order book modelA trading model in which buyers and sellers set prices independently, and buy and sell orders facilitate matching and price discovery.
Order book depthThe quantity of buy and sell orders at different price levels, reflecting the market’s ability to absorb trades without significant price fluctuations.

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liquid

Refers to a liquid market condition with many buy and sell orders and participants, typically characterized by a narrow bid-ask spread.

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