Get the current best available prices for immediate execution decisions.
Use this tool when you need to:
- Make quick trading decisions without full orderbook depth
- Calculate current spread costs before placing orders
- Monitor real-time price changes efficiently
- Get a snapshot of current market conditions
- Determine fair mid-price for calculations
The BBO provides the most essential price information with minimal data,
perfect for quick decisions or when full orderbook depth isn't needed.
- Calculating current trading spreads before placing orders
- Monitoring real-time price movements efficiently
- Determining execution prices for immediate market orders
- Calculating mid-price for order placement strategies
- Setting appropriate limit order prices to improve fill chances