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Does the Presence of Institutional Traders Typically Increase or Decrease Order Book Depth?

The presence of institutional traders typically increases order book depth. Institutions often trade in large size and are willing to place large limit orders, which adds significant volume to the order book at various price levels.

Their participation contributes to greater overall market liquidity and efficiency.

What Is the Difference between Market Orders and Limit Orders in the Context of the Spread?
How Do Sophisticated Traders Detect the Presence of an Iceberg Order?
What Are ‘Limit Orders’ and ‘Market Orders,’ and Which Type of Order Pays the Cost of Immediacy?
What Is a ‘Dark Pool’ and How Is It Used by Institutions to Avoid Slippage?