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Slippage

Definition

Slippage refers to the difference between the expected price of a trade and the price at which the trade is actually executed. This occurs when the market price moves unfavorably between the time an order is placed and when it is filled. In digital asset markets, particularly decentralized exchanges, slippage can be influenced by order size, market liquidity, and the speed of transactions. It represents a cost incurred by traders.