Bid Offer Spread Impact

Impact

The bid-offer spread impact represents the price movement resulting from the execution of a trade, particularly relevant in less liquid markets like certain cryptocurrency derivatives. Larger order sizes relative to market depth exacerbate this impact, as the trade itself consumes available liquidity at prevailing prices, pushing the market price towards the next best offer or bid. Understanding this impact is crucial for optimizing execution strategies and minimizing adverse selection risk, especially when dealing with substantial positions.