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# Use Cases and Best Practices

### Use Cases

#### Dollar Cost Averaging (DCA)

**Buy Strategy:** Distribute buy orders below current market price

* **Range:** -2% to -0.5%
* **Benefit:** Systematic accumulation during price declines

**Sell Strategy:** Distribute sell orders above current market price

* **Range:** +0.5% to +2%
* **Benefit:** Gradual profit-taking during price rallies

#### Liquidity Provision

**Market Making:** Create symmetric order grids around current price

* **Buy range:** -1% to -0.1%
* **Sell range:** +0.1% to +1%
* **Benefit:** Capture bid-ask spreads and provide market liquidity

#### Volatility Capture

**Wide Range Strategy:** Place orders across a broader price range

* **Range:** -5% to +5%
* **Benefit:** Capture significant price movements in either direction\\
* Liquidity Consideration: Ensure sufficient liquidity exists at your target price levels
* Exchange Selection: Consider exchange-specific order book depth and fees
* Timing: Avoid placing during high volatility periods unless intentional

### Best Practices

#### Parameter Selection

* Order Count: 5-20 orders typically provide good granularity without over-complication
* Price Range: Consider market volatility and your risk tolerance
* Skew Settings: Use positive price skew for trending markets, negative for mean reversion

#### Risk Management

* Position Sizing: Ensure total quantity aligns with your risk management rules
* Range Width: Wider ranges capture more movement but require larger capital allocation
* Monitoring: Regularly review and adjust parameters based on market conditions

#### Performance Optimization

* Liquidity Consideration: Ensure sufficient liquidity exists at your target price levels
* Exchange Selection: Consider exchange-specific order book depth and fees
* Timing: Avoid placing during high volatility periods unless intentional

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