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How does 'Painting the Tape' differ from 'Wash Trading'?

  1. Painting the Tape involves hidden orders; Wash Trading involves lit orders
  2. Painting the Tape targets specific price levels; Wash Trading targets artificial volume
  3. Wash Trading requires multiple accounts; Painting the Tape requires only one
  4. Wash Trading is legal for market makers; Painting the Tape is always illegal

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