What does "liquidity" mean in the trading world?

Liquidity is the ease of buying or selling a financial asset without causing a significant change in its price.

🟢 High liquidity means:

High activity in the market

Abundance of buy and sell orders

Minimal price differences (Spread)

Quick execution of orders without noticeable slippage

📌 Example: The BTC/USDT pair on the Binance platform is considered one of the most liquid pairs.

🔴 Low liquidity means:

Difficulty in executing large orders

Noticeable price fluctuations when buying or selling

Wide price differences

📌 Example: New cryptocurrencies or small projects on decentralized exchanges (DEX)

💼 Why is liquidity important?

✅ Facilitates quick order execution

✅ Reduces the intensity of price fluctuations

✅ Improves the overall trading experience

❌ In low liquidity markets: you may be able to enter, but exiting can be difficult or costly.

📊 Who are the liquidity providers?

Market Makers

Liquidity Providers on decentralized platforms

Active traders on centralized platforms

💡 Tip:

Before entering any cryptocurrency or project, always check the trading volume and liquidity.

Investing in a low liquidity market carries high risks.