How Does a Minimum RFQ Size Affect the Bid-Ask Spread for an Option?
A minimum RFQ size typically leads to a tighter bid-ask spread for the option. By requiring a larger trade size, the market maker can capture a larger total premium, which justifies offering a more competitive, tighter spread to win the trade.
It signals that the market maker is dealing with a serious order, allowing them to optimize their hedging strategy for efficiency.
Glossar
RFQ Size
Specification ⎊ ⎊ Request for Quote size, within cryptocurrency derivatives, denotes the nominal value or quantity of the underlying asset referenced in a specific option or forward contract being quoted.
Minimum Rfq Size
Specification ⎊ Minimum Rfq Size denotes the smallest trade quantity a counterparty will accept within a Request for Quote system, particularly prevalent in over-the-counter cryptocurrency derivatives markets.