A trader initiates a market order to buy 10 bitcoins and fill their order at the best ask price of $2,265.75.
A trader initiates a market order to buy 10 bitcoins and fill their order at the best ask price of $2,265.75. However, only five bitcoins are available at the best ask, and 10 coins are available for $2,269.55. The trader's order will be filled with five coins at $2,265.75 and the remaining five at $2,269.55.