How does marking the close differ in the cryptocurrency market compared to traditional financial markets?

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• Rishabh BanerjeeNov 24, 2023 · 2 years ago
  In the cryptocurrency market, marking the close refers to the process of determining the final price of a digital asset at the end of a trading day. Unlike traditional financial markets, where the closing price is determined by a centralized exchange, the cryptocurrency market operates 24/7 and lacks a centralized authority. As a result, the closing price in the cryptocurrency market is often determined by taking an average of prices across multiple exchanges. This decentralized nature of the cryptocurrency market introduces more volatility and potential price discrepancies compared to traditional financial markets.
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• agnewaxMar 05, 2025 · 5 months ago
  Marking the close in the cryptocurrency market is a bit like herding cats. With so many different exchanges and trading pairs, there is no single source of truth for the closing price. Instead, it's a wild west of data aggregation and calculation. Some traders rely on specific exchanges or data providers to determine the closing price, while others use algorithms to aggregate prices from multiple sources. It's a complex and ever-evolving process that adds an extra layer of excitement (and sometimes frustration) to the cryptocurrency market.
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• Haagensen HagenMar 07, 2024 · a year ago
  At BYDFi, we have developed a proprietary algorithm that aggregates prices from various cryptocurrency exchanges to determine the closing price. Our algorithm takes into account factors such as trading volume, liquidity, and market depth to ensure an accurate representation of the market. By using our algorithm, we aim to provide traders with a fair and reliable closing price that reflects the overall sentiment of the cryptocurrency market. However, it's important to note that other exchanges and data providers may have different methods of marking the close, leading to slight variations in the closing price across different platforms.
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