A large order would have a significant effect on the market price. 2. Width. Market width refers to the bid-ask spread. This is the difference between the offer price and the asking price of an asset: If the gap is “wide”, there is a big difference between the price that sellers are asking and the price buyers are willing to pay. More @Wikipedia
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