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# Discretion
**Discretion** introduces **controlled randomness** into order execution, making **trading patterns less predictable** and reducing the risk of detection by other market participants. This setting adjusts the balance between **passive execution for better pricing** and **aggressive execution for closer benchmark tracking**.
#### **How It Works**
* **Higher discretion** – Orders rely more on **passive fills**, leading to **better pricing** but greater **variance from the benchmark**.
* **Lower discretion** – Orders track the **benchmark price more closely** but **increase reliance on market orders**, potentially raising execution costs.
#### **Considerations**
Discretionary Band with High Discretion
**High Discretion (e.g., 0.2) – More Passive Fills, Higher Benchmark Variance**
* Optimizes for **better pricing** by favoring **limit orders**.
* Works well with **Post-Only mode**, helping reduce **taker fees**.
Discretionary Band with Low Discretion
**Low Discretion (e.g., 0.04) – Closer Benchmark Tracking, More Aggressive Execution**
* Prioritizes **staying close to the benchmark** with **faster execution**.
* Relies more on **taker orders**, increasing **execution costs**.
This setting allows traders to **fine-tune execution behavior**, balancing **cost efficiency, order visibility, and benchmark tracking**.
