Centralized Exchange vs Market Maker

Quick comparison to help you distinguish these two crypto terms.

Centralized Exchange
beginner
fundamentals

A centralized exchange is a company-operated trading platform where users deposit funds into exchange-controlled accounts and trade through a managed order book under the platform's custody and control.

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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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