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Hybrid Market Models

Meaning

Hybrid Market Models represent trading venue structures that combine elements from different market designs, typically integrating aspects of order book systems with Request for Quote (RFQ) or over-the-counter (OTC) protocols. In the crypto domain, these models aim to reconcile the transparency and price discovery benefits of central limit order books (CLOBs) with the personalized liquidity provision and reduced market impact offered by bilateral or multi-lateral RFQ mechanisms, particularly for large institutional trades in digital assets. They offer participants flexibility in execution style, catering to diverse liquidity needs.