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The Pipeline Reference Price is typically the midpoint of the NBBO. When markets are locked or crossed, or in rare circumstances when spreads widen precipitously, the Pipeline Reference Price may be closer to either the National Best Bid or the National Best Offer, but in any case, it will never be outside the NBBO.
