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Block Trade
A large buy or sell order for an asset, typically executed by institutions and often done off the public exchange to avoid significantly moving the market.
What is Block Trade?
A large buy or sell order for an asset, typically executed by institutions and often done off the public exchange to avoid significantly moving the market.
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