Which Model Is Generally Better Suited for High-Frequency Trading and Why?
The Central Limit Order Book (CLOB) model is generally better suited for high-frequency trading (HFT). HFT relies on rapid order placement, cancellation, and matching, which the CLOB is specifically designed for.
AMMs, especially those on blockchains with slower block times, introduce latency and are susceptible to Miner Extractable Value (MEV) issues, making them less ideal for the speed and precision required by HFT.
Glossar
Central Limit Order Book
Aggregation ⎊ This mechanism collects all outstanding buy and sell orders into a single transparent ledger.
Miner Extractable Value
Extraction ⎊ Miner Extractable Value refers to the profit a miner or validator can gain by strategically including, excluding, or reordering transactions within a block they are building, often exploiting knowledge of pending transactions in the mempool.