Flash trading is a form of high-frequency trading (HFT) where certain traders get information about market orders fractions of a second before the general public does. This practice enables them to capitalize on this advance notice of potential trades.
High-Frequency Trading (HFT) involves the use of complex algorithms to trade large volumes of shares at very high speeds. This computerized trading strategy has been associated with sudden market movements and remains a controversial practice despite prevalent regulation attempts.
Traders in financial markets who engage in high-frequency trading, dealing very frequently for small gains and may hold a position for only a few minutes.
