Arcade › Glossary › Markets & Instruments › Market Maker Markets & Instruments Market Maker A firm that quotes both a buy and a sell price and stands ready to trade either side, earning the spread between them. By always being there to trade with, market makers are what keep a market liquid. Want more than a definition? Learn it in Hull Street → Related terms Bid-Ask Spread Liquidity ← Previous Market Capitalization Next → Maturity ← All Markets & Instruments terms