Authority Masternode (VeChain)
An authority masternode (AM) is a network-connected server that runs the VeChainThor full node program.
Automated Market Maker (AMM)
An automated market maker (AMM) is a system that provides liquidity to the exchange it operates in through automated trading.
Autonomous Economic Agent (AEA)
A solution (software entity) by Fetch.ai and IOTA foundation that can take actions without external input using its own intelligence for the economic benefit of the owner.
Average Directional Index (ADX)
The average directional index (ADX) is a technical indicator that measures how strong a market trend is by using price moving averages and is represented by figures ranging between 1 and 100, where a larger value suggesting a stronger trend.
Average Return
The average return is the mean value of a sequence of returns generated over a specified period of time.
Average Daily Trading Volume (ADTV)
The average daily trading volume (ADTV) of stock or crypto is the number of shares/coins traded in one day.
Back-to-Back Letters of Credit
Two letters of credit used consecutively to carry out a financial transaction through a third party are called back-to-back letters of credit.
Backflush Costing (Backflush Accounting)
An accounting method assigning costs to products after the completion of production.
Backlog
A collection of pending tasks in an organization is referred to as a backlog.
Backorder
An order that cannot be processed at the given time due to a lack of products available is called a backorder.
Backstop
An insurance agreement that offers security to unsubscribed shares of a company or a secondary source of funds in case the primary funds fall short.
Backtesting
Backtesting in cryptocurrency refers to using historical data to simulate the performance of a trading strategy.
Backward Compatibility
Backward compatibility allows new technology to interact seamlessly with older versions.
Bag
Crypto slang for a large quantity of a specific cryptocurrency. Alternatively (but less frequently) used to refer to the contents of an individual's crypto portfolio.
Bagholder
An investor who continues to hold large amounts of a specific coin or token, regardless of its performance.
Bail-In
Bail-in is a relief or rescue solution offered to a heavily indebted financial institution where the company's depositors, creditors or bondholders suffer a portion of the company's burden.
Bail-Out
Bail-out refers to a capital injection or resources given to an entity to prevent a potential downfall, including default and bankruptcy on its financial obligations.
Average Annual Growth Rate (AAGR)
It is the mean return of an individual investment, portfolio, asset or cash flow on an annual basis.
Average Annual Return (AAR)
Average Annual Return (AAR) refers to a percentage derived when reporting the historical return.