How can the dark pool affect the liquidity of digital assets?

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• Mavi SevgiMar 06, 2024 · 2 years ago
  A dark pool is a private exchange where large institutional investors can trade securities without the transactions being visible to the public. In the context of digital assets, a dark pool allows investors to buy or sell cryptocurrencies without affecting the market price. This can impact liquidity because dark pool trades are not reflected in the order book, making it difficult for other traders to gauge the true supply and demand of the asset. As a result, the overall liquidity of the digital asset may be reduced.
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• Moin Shaikh MoinJul 02, 2025 · 6 months ago
  Dark pools can have both positive and negative effects on the liquidity of digital assets. On one hand, they provide a way for large investors to execute large trades without causing significant price fluctuations. This can help maintain stability in the market. On the other hand, dark pools can reduce transparency and make it harder for smaller traders to participate in the market. This can lead to decreased liquidity and potentially increased volatility.
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• nass179Nov 08, 2021 · 4 years ago
  From the perspective of BYDFi, a digital asset exchange, dark pools can impact liquidity by diverting trading volume away from the open market. While dark pools can provide privacy and anonymity for large trades, they can also reduce the overall liquidity of the market. It's important for exchanges to strike a balance between providing dark pool services and ensuring a fair and transparent trading environment for all participants.
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