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# Passiveness
**Passiveness** determines how far **limit orders** are placed from the market price, balancing **execution speed** and **price efficiency**. A higher Passiveness value means the orders are placed deeper in the book, increasing the likelihood they will be filled passively (as a "maker") but decreasing the certainty of execution.
#### **How It Works**
* **Higher Passiveness (closer to 1)** – Orders are placed **deeper in the order book**, reducing urgency but **improving price efficiency**.
* **Lower Passiveness (closer to 0)** – Orders are placed **closer to the best bid/ask**, increasing **execution probability** but with a **higher risk of adverse selection**.
#### **Considerations**
Order Placements with High Passiveness
**High Passiveness (e.g., 0.8) – Better Pricing, Slower Fills**
* Orders are placed **deeper in the book**, reducing **market impact**.
* Suitable for **large orders**, minimizing execution costs in **stable markets**.
Order Placements with Low Passiveness
**Low Passiveness (e.g., 0.2) – Faster Execution, Higher Fill Probability**
* Orders are placed **closer to the top of the book**, increasing **fill probability**.
* Suitable for **urgent trades**, **volatile markets**, and **short execution windows**.
This setting allows traders to **fine-tune execution behavior**, balancing **cost efficiency and execution speed** based on market conditions.
