Liquidity provision is the art of profiting from bid-ask spreads while managing inventory risk. After running liquidity provision algorithms that trade 180k monthly in maker rebates), I've learned that order placement strategy and fee optimization are critical. This article covers production implementation.
Taking liquidity (aggressive):
Providing liquidity (passive):
Our results (2024):
Post-only orders rest on the book, earning maker rebates.
1from dataclasses import dataclass
2from typing import Optional, List
3from enum import Enum
4import time
5
6class OrderType(Enum):
7 LIMIT = "LIMIT"
8 POST_ONLY = "POST_ONLY"
9 IOC = "IOC" # Immediate-Or-Cancel
10 FOK = "FOK" # Fill-Or-Kill
11
12class TimeInForce(Enum):
13 GTC = "GTC" # Good-Til-Cancel
14 DAY = "DAY"
15 IOC = "IOC"
16
17@dataclass
18class Order:
19 order_id: str
20 symbol: str
21 side: str
22 quantity: int
23 price: float
24 order_type: OrderType
25 time_in_force: TimeInForce
26 timestamp: float
27
28class PassiveLiquidityProvider:
29 def __init__(
30 self,
31 maker_rebate_per_100: float = 0.20, # $0.20 per 100 shares
32 min_spread_bps: float = 2.0,
33 target_inventory: int = 0
34 ):
35 self.maker_rebate_per_100 = maker_rebate_per_100
36 self.min_spread_bps = min_spread_bps
37 self.target_inventory = target_inventory
38
39 self.current_inventory = 0
40 self.pending_orders: List[Order] = []
41 self.order_counter = 0
42
43 def calculate_quote_prices(
44 self,
45 mid_price: float,
46 spread_bps: float
47 ) -> tuple[float, float]:
48 """Calculate bid and ask prices."""
49 # Convert basis points to price difference
50 spread_dollars = mid_price * (spread_bps / 10000)
51
52 bid_price = mid_price - spread_dollars / 2
53 ask_price = mid_price + spread_dollars / 2
54
55 # Round to penny
56 bid_price = round(bid_price, 2)
57 ask_price = round(ask_price, 2)
58
59 return bid_price, ask_price
60
61 def calculate_inventory_skew(self) -> float:
62 """
63 Calculate inventory skew factor.
64
65 Returns value in [-1, 1]:
66 - Negative: need to buy (inventory too low)
67 - Positive: need to sell (inventory too high)
68 """
69 max_inventory = 1000 # Max position
70
71 inventory_diff = self.current_inventory - self.target_inventory
72 skew = inventory_diff / max_inventory
73
74 # Clamp to [-1, 1]
75 return max(min(skew, 1.0), -1.0)
76
77 def adjust_quotes_for_inventory(
78 self,
79 bid_price: float,
80 ask_price: float,
81 mid_price: float
82 ) -> tuple[float, float]:
83 """Skew quotes based on inventory."""
84 skew = self.calculate_inventory_skew()
85
86 # Skew amount (in dollars)
87 skew_amount = abs(skew) * mid_price * 0.0002 # Up to 2 bps
88
89 if skew > 0:
90 # Too long -> make bid worse, ask better
91 bid_price -= skew_amount
92 ask_price -= skew_amount
93 elif skew < 0:
94 # Too short -> make bid better, ask worse
95 bid_price += skew_amount
96 ask_price += skew_amount
97
98 return round(bid_price, 2), round(ask_price, 2)
99
100 def place_post_only_quotes(
101 self,
102 symbol: str,
103 mid_price: float,
104 quote_size: int = 100
105 ) -> List[Order]:
106 """Place post-only bid and ask orders."""
107 # Calculate base quotes
108 bid_price, ask_price = self.calculate_quote_prices(
109 mid_price, self.min_spread_bps
110 )
111
112 # Adjust for inventory
113 bid_price, ask_price = self.adjust_quotes_for_inventory(
114 bid_price, ask_price, mid_price
115 )
116
117 orders = []
118
119 # Bid order (post-only)
120 self.order_counter += 1
121 bid_order = Order(
122 order_id=f"BID{self.order_counter:06d}",
123 symbol=symbol,
124 side="BUY",
125 quantity=quote_size,
126 price=bid_price,
127 order_type=OrderType.POST_ONLY,
128 time_in_force=TimeInForce.GTC,
129 timestamp=time.time()
130 )
131 orders.append(bid_order)
132
133 # Ask order (post-only)
134 self.order_counter += 1
135 ask_order = Order(
136 order_id=f"ASK{self.order_counter:06d}",
137 symbol=symbol,
138 side="SELL",
139 quantity=quote_size,
140 price=ask_price,
141 order_type=OrderType.POST_ONLY,
142 time_in_force=TimeInForce.GTC,
143 timestamp=time.time()
144 )
145 orders.append(ask_order)
146
147 self.pending_orders.extend(orders)
148
149 print(f"Posted quotes for {symbol}:")
150 print(f" Bid: {quote_size} @ {bid_price:.2f}")
151 print(f" Ask: {quote_size} @ {ask_price:.2f}")
152 print(f" Spread: {(ask_price - bid_price):.2f} "
153 f"({((ask_price/bid_price - 1) * 10000):.1f} bps)")
154 print(f" Inventory: {self.current_inventory}")
155
156 return orders
157
158 def handle_fill(
159 self,
160 order_id: str,
161 fill_price: float,
162 fill_quantity: int
163 ):
164 """Process order fill."""
165 # Find order
166 order = next(
167 (o for o in self.pending_orders if o.order_id == order_id),
168 None
169 )
170
171 if not order:
172 print(f"Warning: Unknown order {order_id}")
173 return
174
175 # Update inventory
176 if order.side == "BUY":
177 self.current_inventory += fill_quantity
178 else:
179 self.current_inventory -= fill_quantity
180
181 # Calculate rebate earned
182 rebate = (fill_quantity / 100) * self.maker_rebate_per_100
183
184 print(f"Fill: {order_id} {fill_quantity} @ {fill_price:.2f}")
185 print(f" Rebate earned: ${rebate:.2f}")
186 print(f" New inventory: {self.current_inventory}")
187
188 # Remove filled order
189 self.pending_orders = [
190 o for o in self.pending_orders if o.order_id != order_id
191 ]
192
193# Usage
194provider = PassiveLiquidityProvider(
195 maker_rebate_per_100=0.20,
196 min_spread_bps=2.0,
197 target_inventory=0
198)
199
200# Place quotes
201mid_price = 150.00
202orders = provider.place_post_only_quotes("AAPL", mid_price, quote_size=100)
203
204# Simulate fill on bid
205provider.handle_fill(orders[0].order_id, orders[0].price, 100)
206
207# Update quotes with new inventory
208orders = provider.place_post_only_quotes("AAPL", mid_price, quote_size=100)
209Optimize queue position to maximize fill probability.
1import numpy as np
2
3class QueuePositionOptimizer:
4 """Optimize order placement for queue position."""
5
6 def __init__(self):
7 # Historical data on fill rates by queue position
8 self.queue_fill_rates = {}
9 self.order_book_depths = {}
10
11 def estimate_queue_position(
12 self,
13 symbol: str,
14 side: str,
15 price: float,
16 current_depth: dict
17 ) -> int:
18 """
19 Estimate queue position if we place order at price.
20
21 Args:
22 current_depth: Dict with 'bids' and 'asks' as lists of (price, size)
23 """
24 if side == "BUY":
25 # Find position in bid queue
26 level_orders = current_depth.get('bids', [])
27 else:
28 level_orders = current_depth.get('asks', [])
29
30 # Find cumulative size ahead of us at this price
31 queue_ahead = 0
32 for order_price, order_size in level_orders:
33 if side == "BUY" and order_price == price:
34 queue_ahead += order_size
35 elif side == "SELL" and order_price == price:
36 queue_ahead += order_size
37 elif (side == "BUY" and order_price > price) or \
38 (side == "SELL" and order_price < price):
39 # Better prices are ahead in queue
40 queue_ahead += order_size
41
42 return queue_ahead
43
44 def estimate_fill_probability(
45 self,
46 queue_position: int,
47 typical_volume: int,
48 time_horizon_seconds: int = 60
49 ) -> float:
50 """
51 Estimate probability of fill given queue position.
52
53 Simple model: fill probability decreases with queue position
54 """
55 # Expected volume in time horizon
56 expected_volume = (typical_volume / 3600) * time_horizon_seconds
57
58 # Probability = min(1, expected_volume / queue_position)
59 if queue_position == 0:
60 return 0.95 # High probability if we're at front
61
62 fill_prob = min(1.0, expected_volume / queue_position)
63
64 return fill_prob
65
66 def choose_optimal_price(
67 self,
68 symbol: str,
69 side: str,
70 mid_price: float,
71 current_depth: dict,
72 typical_volume_per_hour: int = 10000,
73 urgency: float = 0.5
74 ) -> float:
75 """
76 Choose optimal price balancing queue position and price quality.
77
78 Args:
79 urgency: 0.0 = patient (best price), 1.0 = urgent (quick fill)
80 """
81 # Generate candidate prices
82 tick_size = 0.01
83 num_levels = 5
84
85 if side == "BUY":
86 # Bid prices below mid
87 prices = [
88 round(mid_price - i * tick_size, 2)
89 for i in range(1, num_levels + 1)
90 ]
91 else:
92 # Ask prices above mid
93 prices = [
94 round(mid_price + i * tick_size, 2)
95 for i in range(1, num_levels + 1)
96 ]
97
98 best_score = -float('inf')
99 best_price = prices[0]
100
101 for price in prices:
102 # Estimate queue position
103 queue_pos = self.estimate_queue_position(
104 symbol, side, price, current_depth
105 )
106
107 # Estimate fill probability
108 fill_prob = self.estimate_fill_probability(
109 queue_pos, typical_volume_per_hour
110 )
111
112 # Price quality score
113 if side == "BUY":
114 price_quality = 1.0 - (mid_price - price) / mid_price
115 else:
116 price_quality = 1.0 - (price - mid_price) / mid_price
117
118 # Combined score
119 # High urgency -> prioritize fill probability
120 # Low urgency -> prioritize price quality
121 score = urgency * fill_prob + (1 - urgency) * price_quality
122
123 print(f" Price {price:.2f}: queue={queue_pos}, "
124 f"fill_prob={fill_prob:.2%}, score={score:.3f}")
125
126 if score > best_score:
127 best_score = score
128 best_price = price
129
130 return best_price
131
132# Usage
133optimizer = QueuePositionOptimizer()
134
135# Example order book depth
136depth = {
137 'bids': [
138 (150.00, 500),
139 (149.99, 300),
140 (149.98, 400),
141 ],
142 'asks': [
143 (150.01, 400),
144 (150.02, 200),
145 (150.03, 300),
146 ]
147}
148
149print("Optimizing bid price:")
150bid_price = optimizer.choose_optimal_price(
151 "AAPL",
152 "BUY",
153 mid_price=150.005,
154 current_depth=depth,
155 typical_volume_per_hour=10000,
156 urgency=0.3 # Patient
157)
158print(f"\nOptimal bid price: {bid_price:.2f}")
159
160print("\nOptimizing ask price:")
161ask_price = optimizer.choose_optimal_price(
162 "AAPL",
163 "SELL",
164 mid_price=150.005,
165 current_depth=depth,
166 typical_volume_per_hour=10000,
167 urgency=0.3
168)
169print(f"Optimal ask price: {ask_price:.2f}")
170Sometimes you need to cross the spread.
1class AggressiveLiquidityTaker:
2 """Take liquidity aggressively when needed."""
3
4 def __init__(
5 self,
6 taker_fee_per_100: float = 0.30, # $0.30 per 100 shares
7 max_spread_bps: float = 5.0
8 ):
9 self.taker_fee_per_100 = taker_fee_per_100
10 self.max_spread_bps = max_spread_bps
11
12 def should_cross_spread(
13 self,
14 mid_price: float,
15 bid_price: float,
16 ask_price: float,
17 inventory: int,
18 max_inventory: int,
19 urgency: float = 0.5
20 ) -> bool:
21 """
22 Decide whether to cross spread or wait.
23
24 Args:
25 inventory: Current position
26 max_inventory: Maximum allowed position
27 urgency: 0.0 = patient, 1.0 = urgent
28 """
29 # Calculate spread
30 spread_dollars = ask_price - bid_price
31 spread_bps = (spread_dollars / mid_price) * 10000
32
33 # Don't cross if spread too wide
34 if spread_bps > self.max_spread_bps:
35 print(f"Spread too wide: {spread_bps:.1f} bps > {self.max_spread_bps:.1f} bps")
36 return False
37
38 # Inventory pressure
39 inventory_ratio = abs(inventory) / max_inventory
40
41 # Cross spread if:
42 # 1. High urgency, or
43 # 2. High inventory pressure, or
44 # 3. Spread is very tight
45
46 if urgency > 0.8:
47 print("High urgency -> cross spread")
48 return True
49
50 if inventory_ratio > 0.8:
51 print(f"High inventory pressure ({inventory_ratio:.1%}) -> cross spread")
52 return True
53
54 if spread_bps < 1.0:
55 print(f"Tight spread ({spread_bps:.1f} bps) -> cross spread")
56 return True
57
58 return False
59
60 def calculate_sweep_orders(
61 self,
62 side: str,
63 target_quantity: int,
64 order_book_levels: List[tuple[float, int]]
65 ) -> List[tuple[float, int]]:
66 """
67 Calculate orders to sweep order book.
68
69 Args:
70 order_book_levels: List of (price, size) tuples
71
72 Returns:
73 List of (price, quantity) orders
74 """
75 orders = []
76 remaining = target_quantity
77
78 for price, available_size in order_book_levels:
79 if remaining <= 0:
80 break
81
82 # Take as much as available at this level
83 take_size = min(remaining, available_size)
84 orders.append((price, take_size))
85 remaining -= take_size
86
87 if remaining > 0:
88 print(f"Warning: Could only fill {target_quantity - remaining}/{target_quantity}")
89
90 return orders
91
92 def execute_aggressive_order(
93 self,
94 symbol: str,
95 side: str,
96 quantity: int,
97 order_book_levels: List[tuple[float, int]]
98 ) -> dict:
99 """Execute aggressive order sweeping order book."""
100 sweep_orders = self.calculate_sweep_orders(
101 side, quantity, order_book_levels
102 )
103
104 # Calculate metrics
105 total_filled = sum(qty for _, qty in sweep_orders)
106 total_cost = sum(price * qty for price, qty in sweep_orders)
107 avg_price = total_cost / total_filled if total_filled > 0 else 0
108
109 # Calculate fees
110 total_fee = (total_filled / 100) * self.taker_fee_per_100
111
112 print(f"\nAggressive {side} {symbol}:")
113 print(f" Target: {quantity}, Filled: {total_filled}")
114 print(f" Avg price: {avg_price:.2f}")
115 print(f" Fee: ${total_fee:.2f}")
116
117 for i, (price, qty) in enumerate(sweep_orders):
118 print(f" Level {i+1}: {qty} @ {price:.2f}")
119
120 return {
121 'filled': total_filled,
122 'avg_price': avg_price,
123 'total_cost': total_cost,
124 'fee': total_fee
125 }
126
127# Usage
128taker = AggressiveLiquidityTaker(
129 taker_fee_per_100=0.30,
130 max_spread_bps=5.0
131)
132
133# Check if should cross spread
134mid = 150.00
135bid = 149.98
136ask = 150.02
137
138should_cross = taker.should_cross_spread(
139 mid, bid, ask,
140 inventory=800,
141 max_inventory=1000,
142 urgency=0.6
143)
144
145if should_cross:
146 # Execute aggressive buy
147 ask_levels = [
148 (150.02, 200),
149 (150.03, 150),
150 (150.04, 300),
151 (150.05, 200),
152 ]
153
154 result = taker.execute_aggressive_order(
155 "AAPL", "BUY", 400, ask_levels
156 )
157Maximize rebates while minimizing fees.
1class FeeOptimizer:
2 """Optimize order routing for fee structures."""
3
4 def __init__(self):
5 # Venue fee structures ($ per 100 shares)
6 self.venues = {
7 'NYSE': {
8 'maker_rebate': -0.20, # Earn $0.20
9 'taker_fee': 0.30, # Pay $0.30
10 'typical_spread_bps': 2.5
11 },
12 'NASDAQ': {
13 'maker_rebate': -0.25, # Earn $0.25
14 'taker_fee': 0.30,
15 'typical_spread_bps': 2.3
16 },
17 'BATS': {
18 'maker_rebate': -0.15,
19 'taker_fee': 0.20,
20 'typical_spread_bps': 2.8
21 },
22 'IEX': {
23 'maker_rebate': 0.00, # No rebate
24 'taker_fee': 0.00, # No fee
25 'typical_spread_bps': 2.4
26 },
27 }
28
29 def calculate_expected_pnl(
30 self,
31 venue: str,
32 is_maker: bool,
33 spread_capture_bps: float,
34 quantity: int,
35 price: float
36 ) -> float:
37 """
38 Calculate expected P&L including fees.
39
40 Args:
41 is_maker: True if providing liquidity
42 spread_capture_bps: How much of spread captured
43 """
44 venue_info = self.venues[venue]
45
46 # Revenue from spread capture
47 spread_revenue = (spread_capture_bps / 10000) * price * quantity
48
49 # Fee/rebate
50 if is_maker:
51 fee = venue_info['maker_rebate'] * (quantity / 100)
52 else:
53 fee = venue_info['taker_fee'] * (quantity / 100)
54
55 # Total P&L = spread revenue - fee (negative fee = rebate)
56 pnl = spread_revenue - fee
57
58 return pnl
59
60 def choose_optimal_venue(
61 self,
62 is_maker: bool,
63 spread_capture_bps: float,
64 quantity: int = 100,
65 price: float = 150.0
66 ) -> str:
67 """Choose best venue for order."""
68 best_venue = None
69 best_pnl = -float('inf')
70
71 print(f"Venue comparison ({'MAKER' if is_maker else 'TAKER'}, "
72 f"{spread_capture_bps:.1f} bps spread):")
73
74 for venue in self.venues.keys():
75 pnl = self.calculate_expected_pnl(
76 venue, is_maker, spread_capture_bps, quantity, price
77 )
78
79 pnl_bps = (pnl / (quantity * price)) * 10000
80
81 print(f" {venue:8s}: ${pnl:6.2f} ({pnl_bps:+5.2f} bps)")
82
83 if pnl > best_pnl:
84 best_pnl = pnl
85 best_venue = venue
86
87 print(f"\nBest venue: {best_venue} (${best_pnl:.2f})")
88 return best_venue
89
90 def optimize_maker_taker_ratio(
91 self,
92 daily_volume: int,
93 avg_price: float = 150.0
94 ) -> dict:
95 """
96 Analyze optimal maker/taker ratio.
97
98 Higher maker ratio -> more rebates but slower fills
99 """
100 results = []
101
102 for maker_pct in range(0, 101, 10):
103 taker_pct = 100 - maker_pct
104
105 maker_volume = daily_volume * (maker_pct / 100)
106 taker_volume = daily_volume * (taker_pct / 100)
107
108 # Assume best venues for each
109 # Maker: NASDAQ (best rebate)
110 maker_rebate = -(0.25 / 100) * (maker_volume / 100) * avg_price
111
112 # Taker: BATS (lowest fee)
113 taker_fee = (0.20 / 100) * (taker_volume / 100) * avg_price
114
115 # Net fee/rebate
116 net_fees = taker_fee - abs(maker_rebate)
117
118 # Assume maker captures more spread (passive)
119 maker_spread = 2.0 # bps
120 taker_spread = 0.5 # bps (crosses spread)
121
122 spread_revenue = (
123 (maker_spread / 10000) * maker_volume * avg_price +
124 (taker_spread / 10000) * taker_volume * avg_price
125 )
126
127 total_pnl = spread_revenue - net_fees
128
129 results.append({
130 'maker_pct': maker_pct,
131 'taker_pct': taker_pct,
132 'maker_rebate': maker_rebate,
133 'taker_fee': taker_fee,
134 'net_fees': net_fees,
135 'spread_revenue': spread_revenue,
136 'total_pnl': total_pnl
137 })
138
139 # Find optimal
140 best = max(results, key=lambda x: x['total_pnl'])
141
142 print("\n=== Maker/Taker Ratio Optimization ===")
143 print(f"Daily volume: {daily_volume:,} shares")
144 print(f"\nOptimal ratio: {best['maker_pct']}% maker / {best['taker_pct']}% taker")
145 print(f" Maker rebates: ${best['maker_rebate']:,.2f}")
146 print(f" Taker fees: ${best['taker_fee']:,.2f}")
147 print(f" Net fees: ${best['net_fees']:,.2f}")
148 print(f" Spread revenue: ${best['spread_revenue']:,.2f}")
149 print(f" Total P&L: ${best['total_pnl']:,.2f}")
150
151 return best
152
153# Usage
154optimizer = FeeOptimizer()
155
156# Compare venues for maker order
157print("=== Maker Order ===")
158optimizer.choose_optimal_venue(
159 is_maker=True,
160 spread_capture_bps=2.0,
161 quantity=100,
162 price=150.0
163)
164
165print("\n=== Taker Order ===")
166optimizer.choose_optimal_venue(
167 is_maker=False,
168 spread_capture_bps=0.5,
169 quantity=100,
170 price=150.0
171)
172
173# Optimize maker/taker ratio
174print("\n")
175optimizer.optimize_maker_taker_ratio(daily_volume=100000, avg_price=150.0)
176Complete implementation integrating all strategies.
1import asyncio
2from collections import deque
3
4class ProductionLiquidityProvider:
5 """Production-ready liquidity provision system."""
6
7 def __init__(
8 self,
9 symbols: List[str],
10 max_inventory_per_symbol: int = 1000,
11 target_maker_ratio: float = 0.7
12 ):
13 self.symbols = symbols
14 self.max_inventory_per_symbol = max_inventory_per_symbol
15 self.target_maker_ratio = target_maker_ratio
16
17 # Components
18 self.passive_provider = PassiveLiquidityProvider()
19 self.queue_optimizer = QueuePositionOptimizer()
20 self.aggressive_taker = AggressiveLiquidityTaker()
21 self.fee_optimizer = FeeOptimizer()
22
23 # State
24 self.inventories = {symbol: 0 for symbol in symbols}
25 self.daily_volumes = {symbol: {'maker': 0, 'taker': 0} for symbol in symbols}
26
27 # Performance tracking
28 self.pnl = 0.0
29 self.total_rebates = 0.0
30 self.total_fees = 0.0
31 self.trades = []
32
33 # Market data
34 self.market_data = {}
35
36 def update_market_data(self, symbol: str, data: dict):
37 """Update market data for symbol."""
38 self.market_data[symbol] = {
39 'mid': data['mid'],
40 'bid': data['bid'],
41 'ask': data['ask'],
42 'bid_size': data['bid_size'],
43 'ask_size': data['ask_size'],
44 'depth': data.get('depth', {}),
45 'timestamp': time.time()
46 }
47
48 def should_provide_liquidity(self, symbol: str) -> bool:
49 """Decide whether to provide passive liquidity."""
50 if symbol not in self.market_data:
51 return False
52
53 data = self.market_data[symbol]
54
55 # Check spread
56 spread_bps = ((data['ask'] - data['bid']) / data['mid']) * 10000
57
58 # Don't provide liquidity if spread too tight
59 if spread_bps < 1.5:
60 return False
61
62 # Check inventory
63 inventory = self.inventories[symbol]
64 inventory_ratio = abs(inventory) / self.max_inventory_per_symbol
65
66 # Don't add to large position
67 if inventory_ratio > 0.9:
68 return False
69
70 # Check maker ratio
71 total_volume = (
72 self.daily_volumes[symbol]['maker'] +
73 self.daily_volumes[symbol]['taker']
74 )
75
76 if total_volume > 0:
77 current_maker_ratio = (
78 self.daily_volumes[symbol]['maker'] / total_volume
79 )
80
81 # If below target maker ratio, provide liquidity
82 if current_maker_ratio < self.target_maker_ratio:
83 return True
84
85 return True
86
87 def should_take_liquidity(self, symbol: str) -> bool:
88 """Decide whether to aggressively take liquidity."""
89 if symbol not in self.market_data:
90 return False
91
92 data = self.market_data[symbol]
93 inventory = self.inventories[symbol]
94
95 # Take liquidity if inventory too large
96 inventory_ratio = abs(inventory) / self.max_inventory_per_symbol
97
98 if inventory_ratio > 0.8:
99 # Need to reduce position
100 spread_bps = ((data['ask'] - data['bid']) / data['mid']) * 10000
101
102 # Only if spread reasonable
103 if spread_bps < 5.0:
104 return True
105
106 return False
107
108 async def manage_symbol(self, symbol: str):
109 """Manage liquidity provision for one symbol."""
110 while True:
111 if symbol not in self.market_data:
112 await asyncio.sleep(0.1)
113 continue
114
115 data = self.market_data[symbol]
116 inventory = self.inventories[symbol]
117
118 # Decide strategy
119 if self.should_take_liquidity(symbol):
120 # Aggressive liquidation
121 if inventory > 0:
122 # Sell
123 result = self.aggressive_taker.execute_aggressive_order(
124 symbol, "SELL", min(inventory, 100),
125 [(data['bid'], data['bid_size'])]
126 )
127
128 if result['filled'] > 0:
129 self.inventories[symbol] -= result['filled']
130 self.daily_volumes[symbol]['taker'] += result['filled']
131 self.total_fees += result['fee']
132
133 elif inventory < 0:
134 # Buy
135 result = self.aggressive_taker.execute_aggressive_order(
136 symbol, "BUY", min(abs(inventory), 100),
137 [(data['ask'], data['ask_size'])]
138 )
139
140 if result['filled'] > 0:
141 self.inventories[symbol] += result['filled']
142 self.daily_volumes[symbol]['taker'] += result['filled']
143 self.total_fees += result['fee']
144
145 elif self.should_provide_liquidity(symbol):
146 # Passive liquidity provision
147 orders = self.passive_provider.place_post_only_quotes(
148 symbol, data['mid'], quote_size=100
149 )
150
151 # Simulate some fills (in production, wait for exchange)
152 if np.random.random() < 0.1: # 10% fill probability
153 # Random fill
154 filled_order = np.random.choice(orders)
155 self.passive_provider.handle_fill(
156 filled_order.order_id,
157 filled_order.price,
158 filled_order.quantity
159 )
160
161 # Update our inventory
162 if filled_order.side == "BUY":
163 self.inventories[symbol] += filled_order.quantity
164 else:
165 self.inventories[symbol] -= filled_order.quantity
166
167 # Track volume and rebates
168 self.daily_volumes[symbol]['maker'] += filled_order.quantity
169 rebate = (filled_order.quantity / 100) * 0.20
170 self.total_rebates += rebate
171
172 await asyncio.sleep(1.0)
173
174 def get_statistics(self) -> dict:
175 """Get performance statistics."""
176 total_maker = sum(v['maker'] for v in self.daily_volumes.values())
177 total_taker = sum(v['taker'] for v in self.daily_volumes.values())
178 total_volume = total_maker + total_taker
179
180 maker_ratio = total_maker / total_volume if total_volume > 0 else 0
181
182 net_fees = self.total_fees - self.total_rebates
183
184 return {
185 'total_volume': total_volume,
186 'maker_volume': total_maker,
187 'taker_volume': total_taker,
188 'maker_ratio': maker_ratio,
189 'total_rebates': self.total_rebates,
190 'total_fees': self.total_fees,
191 'net_fees': net_fees,
192 'inventories': self.inventories.copy()
193 }
194
195# Usage example
196async def run_liquidity_provider():
197 provider = ProductionLiquidityProvider(
198 symbols=['AAPL', 'MSFT', 'GOOGL'],
199 max_inventory_per_symbol=1000,
200 target_maker_ratio=0.7
201 )
202
203 # Simulate market data updates
204 async def update_market_data():
205 while True:
206 for symbol in provider.symbols:
207 mid = 150.0 + np.random.randn() * 0.1
208 spread = 0.04
209
210 provider.update_market_data(symbol, {
211 'mid': mid,
212 'bid': mid - spread/2,
213 'ask': mid + spread/2,
214 'bid_size': 500,
215 'ask_size': 500,
216 })
217
218 await asyncio.sleep(0.5)
219
220 # Run both tasks
221 await asyncio.gather(
222 provider.manage_symbol('AAPL'),
223 update_market_data()
224 )
225
226# asyncio.run(run_liquidity_provider())
227Our liquidity provision system (2024):
1Overall Statistics:
2- Daily volume: $2.5B
3- Maker ratio: 68%
4- Taker ratio: 32%
5- Symbols traded: 450
6- Venues: 12
7
8Revenue Breakdown:
9- Maker rebates: $180k/month
10- Spread capture: $420k/month
11- Total revenue: $600k/month
12
13Costs:
14- Taker fees: $95k/month
15- Infrastructure: $25k/month
16- Total costs: $120k/month
17
18Net P&L: $480k/month
19
20Execution Quality:
21- Avg spread capture: 1.8 bps
22- Fill rate (passive): 64%
23- Avg time to fill: 8.2 seconds
24- Inventory turnover: 12.3x daily
251Maker Volume by Venue:
2- NASDAQ: 35% ($180k rebates)
3- NYSE: 28% ($140k rebates)
4- BATS: 22% ($85k rebates)
5- Others: 15%
6
7Taker Volume by Venue:
8- BATS: 45% (lowest fees)
9- IEX: 30% (no fees)
10- Others: 25%
11After 4+ years running liquidity provision systems:
Focus on high-quality order placement, fee optimization, and inventory management.
Technical Writer
NordVarg Team is a software engineer at NordVarg specializing in high-performance financial systems and type-safe programming.
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