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Yes. The large order is placed on the market, and it would be gobbled up at this point in time.

• pbhjpbhj 6y ago
  I know nothing about trading: Presumably they'd want to split the sell offer into smaller portions to avoid indicating a turn in the market which might cause a fall in price before they realise [as big a] profit on their position? Like trying to get out of a place when you see things heading south (ie a calamity approaching). If you run for the door then everyone will see you and the people close to the door might block your exit as they seek to escape. If you cautiously walk, avoid being direct, etc., you've more chance to get out.
  • lordnacho 6y ago
    Dripping it out with an algo is perfectly legit and done by many people.
  • meowkit 6y ago
    Large positions are most likely sold off in smaller portions as you said. I don't know what the person you are responding to is implying. Often large positions as a single order are used to create buy or sell walls that can influence sentiment and algorithms to move the price in a way that they desire.