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Trading Desk Meaning

A trading desk is an operational unit within a financial institution or trading firm responsible for executing trades on behalf of clients or the firm itself. Trading desks may specialize by asset class, region, or strategy.

In traditional finance, desks are often divided into equities, fixed income, FX, or derivatives. In crypto markets, trading desks frequently focus on spot, derivatives, OTC execution, or market making across multiple venues.

Trading desks combine human decision-making with algorithmic tools to manage execution quality, liquidity sourcing, and risk exposure while adhering to compliance and best-execution standards.

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