#Liquidity101

📊 Crypto Trading Fundamentals – Topic 4: #Liquidity101

Liquidity is one of the most underrated concepts in crypto trading — but it can make or break your trade. Here’s what I’ve learned:

💧 What is Liquidity?

Liquidity refers to how easily you can buy or sell an asset without affecting its price. High liquidity = smooth execution and tighter spreads. Low liquidity = slippage, poor fills, or even failed orders.

🔍 How I Evaluate Liquidity:

Before entering a trade, I check:

Trading volume (24H volume on major exchanges)

Order book depth (Are there enough buyers/sellers around my target price?)

Bid-ask spread (Tighter = better liquidity)

🛡️ Strategies to Reduce Slippage:

Use limit orders instead of market orders during volatile times.

Trade high-volume pairs (e.g., BTC/USDT, ETH/USDT).

Avoid large position sizes on low-cap altcoins.

Split large orders into smaller chunks.

✅ Pro Tip: I once placed a large market order on a low-liquidity token—got filled at a terrible price due to slippage. Now, I always check volume and order book depth before diving in.

🚀 Liquidity isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a core part of risk management.

What’s your strategy to avoid slippage and bad fills?

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