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Market Participation

Definition

Market participation refers to the involvement of individuals or entities in buying, selling, or otherwise transacting within a financial market. In the cryptocurrency context, this includes retail investors, institutional funds, miners, and developers engaging with digital assets and blockchain networks. It encompasses activities such as trading on exchanges, staking, providing liquidity to DeFi protocols, or utilizing decentralized applications. The level and type of participation significantly influence market liquidity, price discovery, and overall ecosystem development.