Market Impact Cost

Cost

Market impact cost quantifies the financial loss incurred when a large order moves the market price against the trader during execution. This cost represents the difference between the price at which the order was initiated and the average price at which it was ultimately filled. Minimizing market impact is a primary objective for institutional traders and quantitative funds, especially when dealing with large positions in less liquid crypto derivatives markets. The cost is directly proportional to the size of the order relative to the available market depth.