Ask vs Spoofing

Quick comparison to help you distinguish these two crypto terms.

Ask
beginner
market_structure

The lowest price a seller is currently willing to accept for a cryptocurrency on an exchange, representing the best available selling offer in the order book at any given moment.

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Spoofing
intermediate
risk

A deceptive trading practice where large orders are placed in the order book with no intention of execution, designed to mislead other traders about supply or demand before being cancelled.

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