Definition
Digital marketplaces where blockchain-based currencies and tokens are traded. Operating globally and continuously (24/7), these markets include centralized exchanges, decentralized protocols, and over-the-counter trading venues for assets secured by cryptography.
Example Usage
"Institutional investors have increasingly entered cryptocurrency markets, bringing greater liquidity and price discovery to digital assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum.”
Related Terms
Financial MarketsBitcoinBlockchainDigital AssetsToken EconomicsDecentralized Finance (DeFi)Exchanges
Tags
Digital CurrencyBlockchainAlternative InvestmentsTechnology
Course Module
Module 1: Introduction to Financial Markets
