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# Aggressive Maker

<figure><img src="/files/ubREyap2C6YODCZvoGzy" alt=""><figcaption><p>Execution with Aggressive Maker</p></figcaption></figure>

The **Aggressive Maker** strategy is designed for traders who want to **maintain a strong order book presence** while ensuring a **high execution rate**. This strategy follows a [**VWAP (Volume Weighted Average Price) trajectory**](/creating-and-submitting-orders/advanced-settings/trajectories/vwap.md) and targets a **25% volume participation rate**, placing **only passive limit orders** to optimize execution costs.

**How It Works**

* The engine places [**passive-only**](/creating-and-submitting-orders/advanced-settings/passive-only.md) **limit orders dynamically**, ensuring **25% market volume participation**.
* The [**passiveness**](/creating-and-submitting-orders/advanced-settings/passiveness.md) **configuration** controls how far orders are placed from the market price, while [**active limit**](/creating-and-submitting-orders/advanced-settings/active-limit.md) **mode** allows for more flexible limit order placement.
* Execution follows a **VWAP trajectory**, balancing **participation and cost efficiency**.

**When to Use This Strategy**

* **Markets with High Taker Fees** – Best for traders looking to **avoid costly taker fees** while ensuring steady execution.
* **Active Market Participation** – Suitable for those who want **consistent market presence** without incurring high costs.
* **Moderate Execution Urgency** – A good balance between **execution speed and cost-efficiency**, leveraging strategic passive order placement.

**Potential Drawbacks**

* **Potential Execution Delays** – Passive orders may take **longer to fill**, depending on market conditions.
* **Market Impact Risks** – A **high participation rate** may signal trading intentions, potentially influencing price behavior.

This strategy is ideal for traders seeking **cost-effective execution** with **steady market participation**, while avoiding **taker fees** and maintaining a **controlled execution footprint**.

#### **Aggressive Maker Configurations**

| [Trajectory](/creating-and-submitting-orders/advanced-settings/trajectories.md)                             | [VWAP](/creating-and-submitting-orders/advanced-settings/trajectories/vwap.md) |
| ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| [Passiveness](/creating-and-submitting-orders/advanced-settings/passiveness.md)                             | 0.02                                                                           |
| [Discretion](/creating-and-submitting-orders/advanced-settings/discretion.md)                               | 0.08                                                                           |
| [Alpha Tilt](/creating-and-submitting-orders/advanced-settings/alpha-tilt.md)                               | 0                                                                              |
| [Participation Rate Target](/creating-and-submitting-orders/advanced-settings/participation-rate-target.md) | 25% *(required)*                                                               |
| [Max OTC Percentage](/creating-and-submitting-orders/advanced-settings/max-otc-percentage.md)               | 0%                                                                             |
| [Passive Only](/creating-and-submitting-orders/advanced-settings/passive-only.md)                           | Enabled                                                                        |
| [Active Limit](/creating-and-submitting-orders/advanced-settings/active-limit.md)                           | Enabled                                                                        |
| [Reduce Only](/creating-and-submitting-orders/advanced-settings/reduce-only.md)                             | Disabled                                                                       |
| [Strict Duration](/creating-and-submitting-orders/advanced-settings/strict-duration.md)                     | Disabled                                                                       |