Price Impact vs Slippage

Quick comparison to help you distinguish these two crypto terms.

Price Impact
intermediate
market_structure

Price impact is the percentage change in a token's exchange rate caused by a specific trade, resulting from the shift in pool token ratios produced by the transaction.

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Slippage
beginner
market_structure

Slippage is the difference between the price expected when placing a trade and the actual price at which that trade executes, caused by market movement or insufficient liquidity.

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