Bid-Ask Spread vs Market Maker

Quick comparison to help you distinguish these two crypto terms.

Bid-Ask Spread
beginner
market_structure

The bid-ask spread is the price difference between the highest buy offer and the lowest sell offer in the order book, representing the immediate cost of trading.

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Market Maker
intermediate
market_structure

A market maker is a participant who continuously posts both buy and sell orders on an exchange, providing liquidity so any trader can execute immediately.

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