The difference between the expected price of a trade and the price you actually receive, often worse on thin or volatile markets.
By Nadeem Ahmed·Updated 2026-09-18
Market orders and AMM swaps can move the price against you as your size fills. Slippage tolerance settings cap how far you allow that move before the trade reverts.
High tolerance avoids failed swaps but can accept a bad fill. Estimate slippage before large swaps, especially on low-liquidity pairs.
The difference between the expected price of a trade and the price you actually receive, often worse on thin or volatile markets.
Market orders and AMM swaps can move the price against you as your size fills. Slippage tolerance settings cap how far you allow that move before the trade reverts.
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Updated 2026-09-18. Educational only — not financial advice. All terms