Basics
Liquidity
How easily an asset can be bought or sold without affecting price.
Full Definition
Liquidity refers to how quickly and easily an asset can be converted to cash without significantly impacting its market price. High liquidity means tight spreads, fast execution, and minimal slippage. Low liquidity can lead to wider spreads, delayed fills, and price gaps. Major forex pairs like EUR/USD are highly liquid, while exotic pairs have lower liquidity.
Example
EUR/USD is the most liquid forex pair with daily volume exceeding $1 trillion. An exotic pair like USD/TRY has much lower liquidity, meaning larger spreads and more slippage during volatile periods.
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