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Market Making Incentives

Definition

Market making incentives are mechanisms designed to encourage participants, known as market makers, to provide liquidity to trading venues by continuously quoting both buy and sell prices for a given asset. These incentives typically include fee reductions, rebates, or token rewards for contributing to a tighter bid-ask spread and deeper order books. Their purpose is to enhance market efficiency, reduce slippage for traders, and ensure robust price discovery. These programs are vital for maintaining healthy trading environments.