What's ahead for crypto market makers in 2025?



The landscape is shifting fast. Market makers aren't just providing liquidity anymore—they're navigating tighter spreads, fiercer competition, and more sophisticated trading dynamics.

Think about it: institutional capital flowing in, regulatory clarity improving in major jurisdictions, and retail participation hitting new levels. These forces reshape how market makers operate.

Key challenges emerging:
- Volatility patterns changing with institutional participation
- Cross-exchange arbitrage opportunities becoming more complex
- DEX and centralized exchange dynamics creating new strategies
- Capital efficiency demands growing as competition intensifies

The winners in 2025? Those who adapt fastest. Real-time data analysis, smart risk management, and ability to operate across multiple venues will separate the leaders from the rest.

What are you seeing on the ground? How is your approach shifting for the year ahead?
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TideRecedervip
· 1m ago
Basically, it's about competition. Institutions are entering the market, and retail investors are increasing as well. MM's current days are indeed tough. Data analysis and risk control must keep up; otherwise, being eliminated is only a matter of time.
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BearMarketHustlervip
· 21h ago
The market is so competitive now, small traders providing liquidity is basically just giving away free stuff haha
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PessimisticOraclevip
· 21h ago
MM is right, but in practice, it's not that ideal... Institutional entry has indeed changed the landscape, but the fee war has long been fought to the end.
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MerkleMaidvip
· 21h ago
It's rolled up, and the spread is getting thinner and thinner, really can't squeeze out much profit anymore...
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StablecoinSkepticvip
· 21h ago
Really, the spread is getting more and more competitive, small retail investors are having a hard time.
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