Economic Friction

Friction

⎊ Economic friction within cryptocurrency, options, and derivatives markets represents impediments to seamless price discovery and efficient capital allocation, stemming from informational asymmetries and structural constraints. These frictions manifest as deviations from theoretical pricing models, impacting arbitrage opportunities and increasing transaction costs for participants. Consequently, market makers require compensation for bearing the risk associated with these inefficiencies, influencing bid-ask spreads and overall liquidity.