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CHAPTER 2 - LESSON 3
In general, currency pairs with tight bid-ask spreads are more liquid and easier to trade, while currency pairs with wide bid-ask spreads are less liquid and may be more difficult to trade. The bid-ask spread can vary depending on a number of factors, including the currency pair being traded, the time of day, and market volatility.
Market liquidity is a measure of the ability of traders to buy and sell assets without causing significant price movements. In the forex market, liquidity is determined by the number of buyers and sellers in the market, the size of their orders, and the availability of credit.
High liquidity means that there are many buyers and sellers in the market, which makes it easier to enter and exit trades at the desired price. Low liquidity means that there are fewer buyers and sellers, which can make it more difficult to execute trades.
The forex market is the most liquid financial market in the world. Yet, liquidity on a specific currency pair will vary.
For example, the EUR/USD pair is one of the most heavily traded currency pairs, particularly during the Europe and US trading sessions. Trading it during these sessions provide it with tight bid-ask spreads alongside high levels of liquidity. In contrast, exotic currency pairs will generally offer wider bid-ask spreads overall as well as lower levels of liquidity, regardless of the session it is traded in.
Understanding the bid-ask spread and market liquidity is essential for effective forex trading. Traders should familiarize themselves with various currency pairs’ bid-ask spreads, liquidity, and the impacts on trading so as to choose currency pairs that better align with their preferred trading style.
In the next section, we will explore another essential concept in forex trading: leverage.
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