Ask Price vs Bid Price

Quick comparison to help you distinguish these two crypto terms.

Ask Price
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The ask price is the lowest price a seller is currently willing to accept for a cryptocurrency, as displayed on the sell side of the order book.

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Bid Price
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The bid price is the highest price a buyer is currently willing to pay for a cryptocurrency, as displayed in the exchange order book.

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