How Big Exchanges Stay Winning While Retail Gets Played

Aight, let’s talk about **CLOB execution** *Central Limit Order Book* aka the system big exchanges flex ‘cause it looks “efficient” but lowkey just keeps retail traders in the trenches. Basically, it’s this open order book where buyers and sellers throw their bids/asks, and trades get matched transparently. Sounds fair, right? Wrong. The whales, market makers, and HFT firms be out here gaming the system, front-running orders, and sniping liquidity while the average Joe gets dusted. You’re trying to DCA or catch a scalp? Nah, your limit order just became exit liquidity for some algo bot. And the worst part? These big exchanges **love** CLOB ‘cause it gives them control, keeps market makers happy, and ensures retail stays food for the bigger fish. Meanwhile, you're left bagholding, wondering why your fills look like you got rugged mid-trade. If you ain't adapting to this game, you’re just part of the liquidity. So tell me, you ever feel like the system is lowkey rigged, or is it just me?