marketOnly

Marketonly is a term used across multiple domains to describe a restriction or emphasis on market-based mechanisms or on a specific market. It is not tied to a single entity; its meaning depends on context, ranging from economic policy to software flags.

In economics and public policy, a market-only approach prioritizes voluntary exchange and price discovery, often arguing for minimal regulatory intervention. In this sense, outcomes are assumed to emerge from competitive markets rather than central planning.

In finance and trading platforms, market-only can refer to a mode or account that processes trades at current market prices, using market orders rather than limit orders. It may also denote products limited to highly liquid assets.

In marketing or product strategy, a market-only release means a product or feature is launched exclusively in a defined market or region, with expansion contingent on regional strategy.

In software and data contexts, a marketOnly flag or setting gates access to features or datasets based on market, locale, or licensing. This helps ensure regulatory compliance and localization.

Etymology: The term combines market and only to signal exclusivity to a market or market-based mechanisms. Usage has grown with digital platforms that segment access by geography or market segment.

See also: Market order; Market maker; Regional release; Feature flag.