How “Hidden Liquidity” Can Surprise You on Binance
I noticed something today that many beginners ignore: not all buy/sell orders are visible.
On Binance, the order book shows most orders but some are hidden or iceberg orders.
These are large trades split into smaller visible orders to hide true size.
Here’s why it matters:
You see a “small” sell wall
→ feels safe to buy
Suddenly, price drops sharply
→ hidden orders were triggered
Most beginners think what they see is all that exists. It’s not.
Simple way to check:
Watch for sudden price jumps that don’t match visible volume
Compare with recent trade history (big trades often show there)
Use small test trades first if you want to understand the flow
Learning this helped me avoid entries where I thought the market was “safe” but it wasn’t.
Never assume the order book shows everything
Hidden liquidity exists , respect it
This is why “support” or “resistance” sometimes breaks unexpectedly
Markets are full of tricks, and noticing them before others gives you an edge.