The hashtag #TRADINGOPERATIONS typically refers to the core processes and activities involved in managing and executing trades—whether in traditional finance or crypto. Here's a structured overview tailored to both institutional and crypto trading environments:
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⚙️ #TRADINGOPERATIONS — Core Concepts
🔁 1. Trade Lifecycle Management
Covers all stages from trade initiation to settlement:
Order placement (manual or via API/bot)
Execution (via exchange or broker)
Clearing (confirmation of trade)
Settlement (actual asset transfer)
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📊 2. Trade Execution Methods
Market Order – Immediate execution at best price
Limit Order – Execute only at a specific price
Stop-Loss / Take-Profit – Auto exit for risk control
Algorithmic/Bot Trading – For speed & strategy automation
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🔐 3. Risk & Compliance
Position limits
KYC/AML monitoring
Trade surveillance systems (for fraud/mistakes)
Slippage & exposure tracking
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🧠 4. Trade Analytics & Reporting
Real-time PnL monitoring
Trade reconciliation reports
Performance attribution
Tax/compliance filing (especially important in crypto)
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📦 5. Infrastructure
OMS (Order Management System)
EMS (Execution Management System)
Custody solutions for crypto (e.g., Fireblocks, BitGo)
Wallet management and API key security in crypto
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🪙 #TRADINGOPERATIONS in Crypto
Feature Details
DEX vs CEX DEXs (e.g. Uniswap) use smart contracts, while CEXs (e.g. Binance) rely on centralized engines
Asset Pairs $BTC, $ETH, $USDT, etc. — commonly used base pairs
Gas & Fees Vary by chain (ETH, BSC, Solana)
On-chain Execution Smart contract-based trades (MEV-aware bots, arbitrage)
