Market Cycles
The fundamental unit of trading on Tream
A market cycle is the fundamental unit of trading on Tream. It is a time-bounded window agreed between the logistics provider and sellers, during which buyers can browse and place orders — everything from browsing to delivery happens within a single cycle.
How a cycle works
Each market cycle moves through four key milestones:
| Milestone | What happens |
|---|---|
| Cycle Opens | The cycle becomes visible to buyers. Products can be browsed and added to cart. |
| Cycle Closes | The ordering window ends. Cart reservations are confirmed and sent to sellers. |
| Logistics Transfer | Logistics collects from sellers. No further changes can be made. |
| Delivery | Buyers receive their orders in their chosen delivery window. |
The ordering window
The period between Cycle Opens and Cycle Closes is the ordering window — the only time buyers can place or adjust orders. Once the cycle closes, your cart is locked and becomes a confirmed order.
Sellers can list new products at any time before the cycle closes to buyers.
For buyers
- Browse available products and add them to your cart while the cycle is open.
- Adjust quantities freely until the cycle closes.
- After the cycle closes, your order is confirmed and sent to sellers — contact admin immediately if changes are needed.
See Orders and Payments & Invoicing for what happens next.
For sellers
- View unconfirmed order totals while the cycle is still open.
- Once the cycle closes, your pick list becomes available.
- Declare any catch-weight items and stock shortages before confirming your pick.
- After you confirm your pick, orders are finalised and handed to logistics.
See Market Cycle Management for step-by-step picking instructions.