Slippage: definition and meaning
Slippage is the difference between the price you expected and the price you actually got, caused by price moves or thin liquidity.
Why it matters
It matters most for large orders and fast-moving or illiquid markets.
Related terms
- Market order
A market order buys or sells immediately at the best available price.… - Liquidity
Liquidity is how easily an asset can be bought or sold without moving its price much.…
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