In Which Market Condition Is the Difference between the Two Spreads Most Significant?

The difference between the quoted spread and the effective spread is most significant in highly liquid markets with high trading volume and intense market maker competition. In these environments, market makers are more likely to offer price improvement to attract order flow, executing trades inside the quoted spread.

Conversely, in illiquid or highly volatile markets, the two spreads tend to converge as market makers are less willing to offer price improvement.

Which Major Cryptocurrencies Typically Have the Most Liquid Options Markets?
How Does a “Wholesaler” Make a Profit When They Provide Price Improvement on Options Trades?
Explain the Concept of “Price Improvement” in the Context of Order Execution
Does a Developer’s Knowledge of a Major Protocol Upgrade Count as inside Information?
What Role Does the ‘Price Improvement’ Mechanism Play in Limit Order Execution?
What Market Structure Element Allows for the Effective Spread to Be Narrower than the Quoted Spread?
What Constitutes “Inside Information” in the Context of a Crypto Asset Listing?
Does Price Improvement Occur More Frequently for Small or Large Limit Orders?

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