Over The Counter (OTC)
By CoinGecko | Updated on Mar 03, 2020
It refers to the process that cryptocurrencies are being traded outside exchange and it is done directly between two parties. Some reasons why people opt for OTC is some coins are too small to be listed on exchanges or the cryptocurrencies are banned in certain jurisdiction.
Related Terms
Margin Trading
It is a way of investing by borrowing money from a broker (or in crypto, an exchange or platform) to trade
Margin Call
Margin call takes place when investor's margin account falls below the required amount to stay afloat.
Wallet
Software client that handles storage of cryptocurrencies and allows users to send cryptocurrencies.
Sharding
A form of database partitioning which breaks up data into smaller segments.
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