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# 16 Appendix B Order Entry Controls and Validation Framework

## Overview

To protect Participants from costly errors while maintaining a smooth trading experience, the Exchange implements a comprehensive order validation and confirmation process.

## Automated Order Validation

All orders are subject to automated pre-trade validation against multiple criteria before entry into the Order Book. Orders that fail any validation check are rejected immediately with a specific rejection reason.

## Validation Checks

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## Format and Completeness

* All required fields present (instrument, side, quantity, price/market, TIF)
* Correct data types
* Valid instrument identifier
* Conforming tick size
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## Trading Limit Verification

* Buy orders: Sufficient cash (order value + fees)
* Sell orders: Sufficient inventory
* Iceberg orders: Full quantity reserved
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## Maximum Quota Verification

* Order would not cause Maximum Financial Quota breach
* Order would not cause Maximum Quota (inventory) breach
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## Participant Sub-Limit Verification

* Order within Participant’s allocated sub-limit
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## Eligible Markets Verification

* Instrument within Member’s authorized Eligible Markets
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## Price Collar Verification

* Order price within dynamic collar bounds
* Reference price defined
* Collar calculation methodology (Section 5.3)
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## Business Logic Validation

* Market orders cannot have GTC TIF
* Iceberg orders must be Limit orders
* TAS orders only during permitted hours
* Other order type-specific rules
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## Account Status

* Member not suspended or restricted
* Participant has active permissions
* No outstanding compliance issues
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## (Optional) Order Review Window

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**Concept:**

* Brief delay (e.g., 2-5 seconds) before order becomes active
* Participant can cancel during review window
* Configurable per Participant or Member organization
* Does not apply to Market Makers (to preserve quoting speed)

## Fat-Finger Prevention

**Automatic Warning Prompts:** When potential inconsistencies are detected (unusual price levels, large order sizes, etc.), the Participant receives a warning prompt to review the order details before submission. The Participant may confirm or amend the order.

**Examples of warning triggers:**

* Order price outside expected range (e.g., >10% from market)
* Order size significantly larger than recent activity
* Order would consume substantial Trading Limit