# Market Maker

*Markets & Instruments — Finicade finance glossary*

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.

**Related terms:** [Bid-Ask Spread](https://finicade.com/glossary/bid-ask-spread), [Liquidity](https://finicade.com/glossary/liquidity)

Source: https://finicade.com/glossary/market-maker