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Trading Efficiency

Definition

Trading efficiency describes the speed, cost, and impact of executing financial transactions. It evaluates how effectively trades are processed, considering factors such as transaction fees, latency, slippage, and market liquidity. In digital asset markets, high trading efficiency implies minimal costs and rapid execution without significantly moving asset prices, even for large orders. Improving efficiency is a primary goal for exchanges and blockchain protocols seeking to attract greater trading volume and institutional participation.