easy · Market Microstructure adverse-selection
What happens to a market's liquidity if the uncertainty about an asset's fundamental value increases significantly?
- The market switches automatically from quote-driven to order-driven.
- Liquidity decreases and spreads widen.
- Liquidity increases as more speculators enter the market.
- Spreads remain unchanged but the depth at the best bid and offer increases.
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