## Understanding the mechanism: an order is a tool for instant execution
Every trader sooner or later faces the need for an urgent transaction. Market orders are designed for such situations - they allow buying and selling without delay at the current available quotes. The main difference between a market order and its limit counterpart lies in speed: the former is executed instantly, while the latter waits its turn in the order queue.
### How does a market order work this mechanism
When you place a market order to buy, the system automatically searches the order book for the best available se
View OriginalEvery trader sooner or later faces the need for an urgent transaction. Market orders are designed for such situations - they allow buying and selling without delay at the current available quotes. The main difference between a market order and its limit counterpart lies in speed: the former is executed instantly, while the latter waits its turn in the order queue.
### How does a market order work this mechanism
When you place a market order to buy, the system automatically searches the order book for the best available se