Trading Basics
What RFQ Means
RFQ explained without order-book jargon.
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RFQ means request for quote. Instead of trading from a public order book, you review a firm quote from a maker.
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Why RFQ fits skins
- CS2 skins are not perfectly identical.
- Float, wear, rarity, liquidity, and custody state matter.
- RFQ lets makers price the current quote instead of showing stale depth.
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What a quote shows
- Skin market.
- Call or put side.
- Strike.
- Expiry.
- Premium and fees.
- Quote timer.
- Settlement terms.
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Before accepting
- Check the timer.
- Check max loss or obligation.
- Read the settlement path.
- If anything is unclear, do not accept.