Overview
This guide covers advanced market making strategies on Centuari’s fixed-rate order book.Strategy 1: Symmetric Spread
Post equal-sized orders on both sides:Strategy 2: Skewed Spread
Adjust order sizes based on market view:Strategy 3: Multi-Maturity
Spread across different maturities:Strategy 4: Dynamic Spread
Adjust spread based on market conditions:- Monitor market rate movements
- Widen spreads during uncertainty
- Tighten when confident
Order Management
Position Monitoring
Track at all times:- Open orders (both sides)
- Matched positions
- Net exposure (lend vs borrow)
- Inventory imbalance
Rebalancing Triggers
Rebalance when:- One side fills significantly more than other
- Market rates move >50bps from your quotes
- Inventory imbalance exceeds threshold
- Maturity approaches
Example Rebalance
Risk Management
Maximum Position Limits
Set limits for:- Max net lend exposure
- Max net borrow exposure
- Max single maturity concentration
Stop-Loss
Define when to exit:Economics Example
Tools for LPs
API Access
For serious LPs, use the API:Monitoring Dashboard
LP-specific views:- Two-sided order book
- Fill rates by side
- Historical spread analysis
- Inventory tracking
Competing with Other LPs
Success factors:- Speed: Fast quote updates
- Capital efficiency: Optimal collateral usage
- Spread optimization: Right balance of fill rate vs profit
- Risk management: Surviving adverse moves
FAQs
Is LP profitable for small capital?
Is LP profitable for small capital?
Challenging. With 100k+.
Do I need to run bots?
Do I need to run bots?
Not required, but manual LP is labor-intensive. API access enables automation.
What's realistic ROI?
What's realistic ROI?
Highly variable. 5-15% annually is possible with good execution, but losses are also possible.