Limit Order vs Slippage

Quick comparison to help you distinguish these two crypto terms.

Limit Order
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A limit order is a trade instruction that executes only when the market reaches a price you specify in advance, giving you full control over your entry or exit price.

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Slippage
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Slippage is the difference between the price you expected to receive on a trade and the actual price at which it executed, caused by market movement or insufficient liquidity.

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