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Bid-Ask Spread
The difference between the highest price a buyer is willing to pay and the lowest price a seller will accept; a narrower spread typically indicates a more liquid market.
What is Bid-Ask Spread?
The difference between the highest price a buyer is willing to pay and the lowest price a seller will accept; a narrower spread typically indicates a more liquid market.
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