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Foundations
Market Structure Essentials
Before a single trade is placed, a trader must understand the machinery of the market itself. This programme covers exchanges, market makers, order books and the flow of institutional capital that drives price.
6 modules6 sessions4hIncluded free
01
The Anatomy of an Exchange
Venues, clearing, settlement and the lifecycle of an order.
02
Participants and Intent
Market makers, hedgers, funds and speculators — and why each trades.
- Participants and Intent16 min
03
Liquidity and Depth
Where liquidity pools form and how they shape price movement.
- Liquidity and Depth17 min
04
Sessions and Time
London, New York and Asia — volatility profiles across the clock.
- Sessions and Time15 min
05
Price Discovery
Auction theory, imbalance and fair value.
- Price Discovery18 min
06
Desk Vocabulary
A working glossary used by professional traders.
- Desk Vocabulary14 min