What is slippage?
2 min readIn short
Slippage is the difference between the price you expected and the price you actually got. It happens because other trades land before yours or because your trade itself moves the price.
Why it happens
On a bonding curve or a pool, every trade moves the price. A big buy on a small coin moves it a lot.
How ArkhamPad protects you
Your trade includes a limit. If the price moves too far before it confirms, the trade fails and your USDC stays in your balance.
How to reduce it
Split big trades into smaller ones, and avoid trading at the busiest moments on a very small coin.
FAQ
My trade failed because the price moved. Did I lose money?
No. A failed trade doesn't spend your USDC. Try again.