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Liquidity Pools

Pooled assets in a smart contract that enable trading on decentralised exchanges.

Quick answer

Liquidity pools are pooled assets in a smart contract that power decentralised exchange trading.

Definition

Liquidity pools are funds locked in a smart contract that let users trade tokens on decentralised exchanges without an order book. Price moves against the pool balance as trades are filled. They are a core part of crypto trading and can be a source of slippage on larger orders.

How It Works

  • They replace the order book in DeFi
  • Trades move the pool price
  • Slippage grows on larger orders

Trading Tips

1

Check pool depth before a large trade

2

Expect more slippage in thin pools

3

Know that pool pricing differs from an order book

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