Maker Fee vs Market Maker

Quick comparison to help you distinguish these two crypto terms.

Maker Fee
beginner
market_structure

A maker fee is the trading fee charged to a user who places a limit order that rests in the order book, adding liquidity rather than consuming it immediately.

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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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