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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.

Taker

A trader who accepts the current market price by placing a market order.

Technical Analysis (TA)

Analyzing price charts and market data to predict future price movements.

Testnet

A blockchain network used for testing new features without real funds.

TGE (Token Generation Event)

The moment a token is created on-chain and distributed, usually together with the start of trading.

Tier-1 Exchanges

Top-tier global cryptocurrency exchanges known for high liquidity, strong security, and institutional-grade infrastructure.

Timelock-Locktime

A cryptographic mechanism that locks tokens or transactions until a specified time or block height is reached.

Token

A digital asset issued on a blockchain, representing value, utility, or governance rights.

Token Launch

The process of introducing a new cryptocurrency to the market through a listing, TGE, or public distribution.

Token Sale

A public or private sale of cryptocurrency tokens to raise funds for project development.

Token Support

Ongoing liquidity, stability, and strategic trading assistance provided to maintain healthy market conditions for a token.

Tokenomics

The economic model and incentives behind a cryptocurrency token.

Total Exchange Value

The aggregate value of all assets held or traded on a cryptocurrency exchange.

Total Supply

The total number of tokens currently existing, including those locked or reserved.

Trade Flow

The real-time movement and balance of buy and sell orders entering the market, revealing sentiment and momentum.

Trade Volume

The total quantity of a cryptocurrency traded on a specific exchange or across all markets during a given period.

Trading Pair

Two assets that can be traded against each other on an exchange.

Trading Volume

The total quantity of an asset traded during a specific time period.

Transaction Fee

A payment made to miners or validators to process a transaction.

Treasury Management

The strategy of managing a project's funds to ensure sustainability and growth.

TVL (Total Value Locked)

The total amount of cryptocurrencies locked in DeFi protocols, indicating platform use.