Slippage
The difference between the expected and actual price when making a trade.
Slippage happens when the price changes between the moment you place a trade
and the moment it’s executed.
It’s common in fast or low-liquidity markets — the final price you get
may be slightly worse or better than expected.
Why it matters
- High slippage can reduce profits or increase losses
- It’s worse with large trades or low-volume tokens
- Most exchanges let you set a maximum slippage tolerance to protect yourself
💡 Lanzo Tip
When trading on DEXs like Uniswap, set your slippage tolerance carefully —
too low and your trade might fail, too high and you might overpay.