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OTC Over The Counter

OTC Over The Counter
Refers to trading that is not done over a formal exchange. Traditional forex is traded over the counter, meaning traders entered into forex transactions with one another over telephones or electronic devices. Counter refers to counterparty, in that with forex one trades with a counterparty instead of through an exchange. In online forex trading, the counterparty is the market maker.


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