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What Are Pump and Dump Schemes in Crypto? (And How to Avoid Getting Burned)

New token launches in crypto often come with hype, influencers, and promises of 10x gains. But beneath the buzz, there’s a dark side: pump and dump schemes.

Fake Liquidity: The Empty Promise That's Costing You Money

This article exposes fake liquidity in crypto markets (and yes, you can spot when it’s happening!) and explains how Ouinex provides genuine liquidity.

Artificial Spread Widening: Don't Let Your Exchange Play You

Learn how artificial spread widening hurts traders and what Ouinex does to prevent it.

High-Frequency Trading (HFT): Why Institutions Always Get the Better Price

Never getting the price you want when trading? Always getting slipped? High-Frequency Trading (HFT) is one of the reasons. Learn how we level the playing field.

What Is Front Running?

Front-running is a shady practice that hurts retail traders. Learn how it works and how Ouinex’s platform prevents it.

Order Book Transparency and Fairness Two Different Things

The CLOB (Central Limit Order Book) is the most commonly used execution model for crypto exchanges. But is the “open book” as fair as you'd think it is?

Slippage: The Crypto Thief That Robs You of Your Profits

Slippage is a common problem in crypto trading. This article explains what it is, why it happens, and how platforms like Ouinex are working to minimize it.

What Are Spreads and Why Do Exchanges Hide Them?

Spreads aren’t advertised as a “trading fee” on crypto exchanges, but if you don’t know the cost of the spread, you don’t know the cost of trading.

Order Book Depth and Liquidity: Why Deep Markets Still Slip You

A deep order book does not guarantee a fill at your price. What depth actually measures, how slippage happens in liquid markets, and how to size for it.