Definition ∞ Non-Organic Volume refers to trading activity in digital asset markets that does not stem from genuine user demand or natural market participation. This can include wash trading, where a trader buys and sells an asset to themselves, or activity generated by bots for artificial market making. Such volume can distort true market liquidity and price signals. It misrepresents genuine market interest.
Context ∞ The presence of non-organic volume is a recurring concern in cryptocurrency market analysis, as it can mislead investors and regulators about the actual health and activity of a digital asset. News reports often highlight efforts by exchanges and data providers to identify and filter out such activity. Understanding this metric is essential for an accurate assessment of market conditions.