Round-Trip Cost vs Slippage

Quick comparison to help you distinguish these two crypto terms.

Round-Trip Cost
intermediate
strategy

The total trading cost incurred when entering and exiting a position, combining all fees and spread costs from both the opening and closing transactions of a complete trade.

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Slippage
beginner
market_structure

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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