Why SimNow and Tonghuashun Market Prices Can Differ
Summary
A trader asks whether it is normal for prices received through a CTP connection to show a decline while Tonghuashun displays a rise. The response says this can happen because SimNow provides simulated market data and does not guarantee timely updates. A mismatch between platforms may therefore reflect differences in data timing rather than a trading signal or a problem with the trader’s strategy.
The discussion is brief and offers no comparison of timestamps, instruments, or feeds, so it does not establish the cause of any particular discrepancy. It gives no method for measuring latency or reconciling quotes. Traders should treat the reply as a general caution about simulated data freshness, not as a diagnosis of the reported price mismatch.
Key ideas
- SimNow is a simulated market data source.
- Its data may not be timely, so its displayed direction can differ from another platform.
- The discussion does not investigate the specific feeds or establish the cause of the discrepancy.
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