What is the difference between FID(s) BID(BID_1)/ASK(ASK_1) and (BEST_BID1 / BEST_ASK1)?

What is the difference between FID(s) BID(BID_1)/ASK(ASK_1) and (BEST_BID1 / BEST_ASK1)?

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  • nick.zincone
    nick.zincone admin
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    Hi @Oran,

    The values BID (BID_1) etc are the latest BID values. The BEST_BID1, etc are best BID values during the trading day. Note: BID, BID_1 are rippled meaning the BID_1 is copied when a new BID comes in. The BEST_BID1, BEST_BID2 are not rippled but represent the best BIDs ranked.

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