Maximum Order Size

Constraint

This parameter functions as a foundational risk management mechanism within electronic trading systems, establishing an upper threshold for the quantity of an individual asset or contract allowed within a single transaction submission. By imposing this ceiling, exchanges and trading venues effectively mitigate the systemic risk associated with fat-finger errors or the unintentional market impact of exceptionally large, anomalous trades. Sophisticated participants acknowledge this requirement as a protective boundary that preserves the integrity of the order book and maintains functional market stability during periods of elevated volatility.
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Tick Size

Meaning ⎊ The minimum permissible price variation for an asset that dictates the granularity of the order book.