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Predatory Trading

Definition

Predatory trading describes market behaviors where one participant attempts to profit by exploiting vulnerabilities or inefficiencies created by other traders. This can involve tactics like spoofing, wash trading, or manipulating order books to induce unfavorable price movements for others. Such practices are generally considered unethical and often illegal in regulated financial markets. They undermine market fairness and can lead to significant losses for less sophisticated participants.