This term denotes the difference between the anticipated price of an order at the time of submission and the actual price at which the trade is filled. In high-volume crypto derivatives trading, this deviation is a direct measure of market inefficiency for that specific transaction size. Minimizing this outcome is a primary objective for algorithmic traders.
Metric
Quantifying this deviation, often expressed in basis points or as a percentage of the order size, is essential for performance evaluation. High levels indicate insufficient market depth or rapid price movement during the order processing interval. Analyzing this metric informs future order sizing decisions.
Impact
Excessive slippage erodes potential profit margins, especially for strategies relying on capturing small price discrepancies or tight spreads. For large block trades, the resulting price movement can significantly alter the realized trade cost compared to the initial quote.
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