I've seen this type of behavior described as "order anticipation", which I think is a much better term. "Front running" means that you are using confidential in

I've seen this type of behavior described as "order anticipation", which I think is a much better term. "Front running" means that you are using confidential information that an order will be submitted. "Order anticipation" means that are you using public information and you are anticipating that an order will be submitted.