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When should you quote inside the competition?

Asked at Optiver, IMC

The best market from other participants is 4848 bid, at 5252. You could join at those prices, or step inside, say 4949 bid, at 5151, to be at the top of the book and win more of the incoming flow.

When is quoting tighter than the competition the right move, and what is the hidden cost of always doing it?

Your answer

This one is open-ended. Work it through, then check your reasoning against the full solution.

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