#Liquidity101 Slippage is the discrepancy between the price expected to be obtained when opening or closing a position and the actual price obtained.
Causes:
Slippage occurs primarily due to:
Rapid market movements: Volatility can cause prices to change significantly in a short period of time.
Low liquidity: When there is little trading volume at a given price, slippage may be greater.
News and events: Important announcements or unexpected events can lead to sharp price movements, increasing the risk of slippage.