Liquidity imbalances occur when there is a significant disparity between the available supply and demand for an asset within a market, making it difficult to execute trades without affecting the price. This situation can arise from concentrated buying or selling pressure, insufficient market makers, or fragmented trading venues. Such imbalances lead to wider bid-ask spreads and increased price volatility. They represent a challenge for efficient market operation.
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Liquidity imbalances are a recurring theme in crypto market analysis, particularly on newer or smaller exchanges and for less liquid digital assets. News often reports on how these imbalances can exacerbate price swings during high-volume trading or unexpected market events. The development of sophisticated automated market makers and cross-exchange routing solutions aims to mitigate these disparities and enhance overall market depth.
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