Market Maker

A market maker broker is a type of brokerage firm that provides liquidity by creating a market for traders. Instead of routing client orders directly to the broader market or interbank network, the broker itself acts as the counterparty to the trade. This means when a trader opens a buy position, the market maker sells to them. Conversely, when a trader wants to sell, the broker buys from them. These brokers quote both the bid and ask prices. They ensure trades are executed quickly, even when overall market liquidity is low.

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