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Crypto, trading and market making terms from the Motion Trade glossary. Each definition explains the term in plain language and links to related guides.

CEX (Centralized Exchange)

A cryptocurrency exchange operated by a central organization that holds users' funds and manages trades.

Circulating Supply

The amount of a cryptocurrency that is currently available and circulating in the market.

CLOB (Central Limit Order Book)

A trading mechanism that matches buy and sell orders based on price and time priority.

Coin Emission

The process and schedule by which new cryptocurrency coins or tokens are created and released into circulation.

Coin Liquidity

The ease with which a specific cryptocurrency can be bought or sold without significantly impacting its market price.

Coin Listing

The process of adding a cryptocurrency to an exchange, making it available for public trading.

Collateral

An asset pledged to secure a loan or a financial obligation.

Collectible NFTs

Non-fungible tokens designed as digital collectibles, often part of themed sets or series with varying rarity.

Consensus Mechanism

The protocol used by blockchain networks to agree on the validity of transactions (e.g., Proof of Work, Proof of Stake).

Cross-Chain

Technology enabling interoperability and asset transfers between different blockchain networks.

Crowdfunding

Raising capital from a large number of people, typically via online platforms, to fund a project or venture.

Crypto Arbitrage

A trading strategy that profits from price differences of the same asset across different exchanges or platforms.

Crypto Market Maker

An entity or bot that provides liquidity by continuously placing buy and sell orders.

Crypto Winter

A prolonged period of declining cryptocurrency prices and reduced market activity, often lasting months or years.

Cryptoasset Calendar

A schedule tracking important dates and events related to cryptocurrency projects, such as token unlocks, upgrades, and launches.

Cryptocurrency

A digital or virtual currency secured by cryptography and operating on a decentralized blockchain.

Custody

The holding and managing of cryptocurrency assets on behalf of a user or institution.