What is HFT ?

High-frequency trading (HFT) is a type of algorithmic trading that uses high-speed computers and advanced algorithms to execute trades at a very high frequency, often in milliseconds or even microseconds. HFT is typically used to take advantage of small price movements in the market. HFT strategies are designed to exploit market inefficiencies, such as latency (the time it takes for a trade to be executed) and bid-ask spreads (the difference between the highest price a buyer is willing to pay for a security and the lowest price a seller is willing to accept). HFT traders use a variety of methods to gain an edge in the market, including: Co-location: This is the practice of physically locating a trader's computer servers in the same facility as the exchange's servers, which can reduce latency and give the trader a faster connection to the market. Order spoofing: This is the practice of placing and then quickly canceling large numbers of orders to create the illusion of demand fo...