#Liquidity101 #Liquidity101
What is Liquidity
Liquidity is the ease of buying or selling an asset without affecting its price
High liquidity means quick transactions with minimal difference between buy and sell prices
Importance of Liquidity
Faster order execution
Lower slippage difference between expected and executed price
Tighter spreads lower trading cost
Low liquidity can cause unexpected losses
Factors Affecting Liquidity
Trading volume the higher the volume, the greater the liquidity
Number of participants more buyers/sellers better liquidity
Depth of the order book large orders available close to the current price