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by Marazan 3931 days ago
You seem to be accepting the premise that HFT algorithms a e acting as market makers.

I reject that premise. HFT algos are majoritarily run in markets with deep liquidity.
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auntienomen 3931 days ago
Markets with lots of market-makers have more liquidity! Film at 11!
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tptacek 3931 days ago
So do most market-making firms.
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toomuchtodo 3930 days ago
I believe the question is: could the same market-making/liquidity be provided without the amount of profit being taken by HFT firms?
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