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 |
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