What is a BBO Order?
A BBO (Best Bid and Offer) order, also known as the best bid and ask price, is a specialized type of limit order. It allows traders to quickly set their order price to match the most favorable counter price on the order book, enabling faster and more efficient order execution. This feature is designed to enhance trading speed while maintaining control over transaction prices.
When placing a BBO order:
- For a buy/long order, the system automatically adjusts the order price to the lowest ask price available on the order book at the time of placing the order.
- For a sell/short order, the price is automatically set to the highest bid price in the order book when the order is placed.
This automated adjustment ensures that the order is placed at the best available price, reducing execution delays and improving trading efficiency.
How Does a BBO Order Work?
When you place a BBO order:
- Buy/Long Orders: The system sets the order price to the lowest available ask price at the time of order placement.
- Sell/Short Orders: The order price is set to the highest bid price at the time of order placement.
The order remains open at the specified price until it is matched or manually canceled by the user. Unlike market orders, BBO orders allow users to maintain price control while benefiting from quicker execution when market conditions align.
How is a BBO Order Different from Other Order Types?
- Limit Orders: Traditional limit orders are submitted at a fixed price set by the user and remain in the order book until matched or canceled. The price does not adjust automatically.
- BBO Orders: Automatically adjust the order price to the best bid or ask price at the moment of order submission, ensuring faster execution without manual price adjustments.
- Market Orders: Execute immediately at the best available market price. If the depth at the best price is insufficient, the market order will continue to the next available price level until the order is fully filled. In contrast, a BBO order will not move to the next price level if the best price depth is insufficient. It will remain at the original best price, waiting for a match.
How to Use a BBO Order?
BBO orders are available for:
- USDT-Perpetual Contracts
- Coin-Margined Perpetual Contracts
- Delivery Contracts
To place a BBO order:
1.Switch to the Limit Order type.
2.Click the BBO button.
3.Select Buy or Sell to submit your order.
Using BBO orders allows traders to take advantage of optimal market prices quickly, which is especially useful in fast-moving markets where price fluctuations are frequent.
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