# What is Slippage

In crypto trading, slippage is the difference between the price you expected for a trade and the actual price at which it is executed.

Slippage can occur in two main situations:

* High volatility – when prices move quickly between the time you place and the time your order is filled.
* Low liquidity – when there are not enough buy or sell orders available at your desired price.

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### Types of Slippage

* Positive Slippage

  You receive a better price than expected.

  *Example: you place a buy order at $50,000, but it gets filled at $49,950.*
* Negative Slippage

  You received a worse price than expected.

  *Example: you place a buy order at $50,000, but it gets filled at $50,100.*


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