Execution Premiums

Execution

⎊ Execution premiums, within cryptocurrency derivatives, represent the cost incurred when a trader’s order is filled at a price less favorable than the anticipated mid-market price at the time of order submission. This disparity arises from factors inherent to market microstructure, including order book depth, trading velocity, and the presence of adverse selection. Quantifying execution premiums necessitates analyzing trade data, assessing slippage, and accounting for the impact of order size on price discovery, particularly in less liquid crypto markets.