Crypto market depth is like having a big jar full of candies that people can take or give, it shows how many candies are available and how much they're worth.
Imagine you’re at a candy store with your friends, and everyone wants to buy or sell candies. The market depth tells you how many candies each person has ready to trade. If there are lots of candies on the table, prices might not change much, like when there’s enough candy for everyone. But if only a few people have candies, the price can go up or down quickly, like when someone grabs all the candy before anyone else.
How It Works
Market depth is made up of two parts:
- Buy orders: People who want to buy candies (or crypto) at certain prices.
- Sell orders: People who want to sell candies (or crypto) at certain prices.
Think of it like a waiting list, the more people are willing to trade, the easier it is for everyone to get what they want without big price changes.
Examples
- A trader sees a lot of buy orders at $30, so they expect the price to go up.
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