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Trading Depth

Definition

Trading depth refers to the measure of an asset’s liquidity on an exchange, specifically indicating the volume of buy and sell orders available at various price levels around the current market price. A high trading depth suggests that large orders can be executed without significantly impacting the asset’s price, due to a substantial number of willing buyers and sellers. Conversely, low trading depth leads to higher volatility and larger price swings. It is a key indicator of market robustness.