#Liquidity101
💧 #Liquidity101 | What is liquidity in the trading world? 🤔
Liquidity = The ease of buying or selling an asset without significantly affecting the price.
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📊 Why is liquidity important?
✅ Faster order execution
✅ Lower spreads
✅ Less price volatility
✅ More stable trading experience
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🟢 High liquidity market:
A large number of buyers and sellers
Trades executed quickly at a fair price
🔴 Low liquidity market:
Difficulty in executing large trades
Wider price spreads
Sudden fluctuations
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💡 Simple example: Buying BTC for $1000 in a high liquidity market = quick execution and a price close to the market.
In a low liquidity market? You might wait or get an unfavorable price.