Slippage occurs when your trade is executed at a different price than requested due to changing market conditions.
Why does slippage occur?
Slippage is most common during:
High volatility (e.g., major news events)
Low liquidity periods (such as daily market close/open or weekly open)
Fast price movements, where prices change rapidly
In these situations, there may be no available orders at your requested price, so your trade is filled at the closest available price.
How it works
You place an order at a specific price
The market moves quickly or liquidity is limited
Your order is executed at a different price due to lack of matching orders
Important Notes
Slippage can be negative or positive
It can affect market orders, stop losses, and pending orders
It is a normal part of real market behavior, especially during volatile periods
Simulated Environment
Hantec Trader’s simulated environment is designed to replicate real market conditions, meaning slippage may occur just as it would in live trading.
Understanding slippage helps traders better manage expectations and risk during fast-moving market conditions.
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