#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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