Category

Market Microstructure

These terms cover spread, routing, and execution quality in active markets.

How to recognize this theme

Words that show up when orders are priced and filled.

In a daily board, this category groups terms by their shared role. Look for four cards that describe the same mechanism, risk area, or workflow rather than four words that merely sound similar.

Educational context

These entries are vocabulary notes for learning. They are not project endorsements, token recommendations, exchange rankings, or trading signals.

Bid-Ask Spread

The bid-ask spread is the gap between the best buy price and the best sell price.

Maker-Taker

Maker-taker describes a fee model that charges differently for adding or removing liquidity.

Time in Force

Time in force is an order instruction that controls how long an order stays active.

Price Impact

Price impact is the amount a trade moves the market price when liquidity is limited.