Trading Basics
Illiquid
A market without much trade happening, this can result in the price jumping around on small trades. Illiquid markets increase the gapping risk.
Other Trading Basics
Binary Bet
A binary bet offers a win or loss outcome, nothing in between.
Binary options are now banned in the EU.
Basis Point
A basis point is 0.01% and is typically used when quoting interest rate changes.
A move of 0.25% is described as 25 basis points.
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