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Liquidity Aggregation

The process of pooling quotes and depth from multiple liquidity providers to create a more competitive and resilient pricing environment.

Last updated: February 1, 2026
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The broker establishes connections to multiple liquidity providers via FIX protocol.

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Each LP streams continuous price quotes and depth information.

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The aggregation engine normalizes quotes from different LPs into a unified format.

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Best bid and best ask across all LPs are identified in real time.

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The resulting aggregated stream is used for price display and order execution.

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The engine continuously monitors LP quality, adjusting weights based on fill quality and reliability.