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Think about CAP theory, and the markets as a distributed system. How is the ideal you're looking for achievable?


It's not achievable (although maybe periodic batch auctions would help), it's a thought experiment as to why this particular scenario isn't quite the same as reacting to a large order in principal. Specifically you cannot decide to remove orders during the initial transaction of a big buyer or seller.




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