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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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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