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How do order-book liquidity and slippage work?

Understand why displayed and average execution prices differ.

Redazione Smart CoinAggiornato 2026-08-18Circa 8min

The best quote is not enough

Top bid and ask may cover only a small order.

Impact changes with order size

Consuming several price levels worsens the average fill.

Read spread with depth

A narrow spread can still hide a shallow book.

  • Depth at a defined notional
  • Bid–ask imbalance
  • Quote cancellation during volatility

Domande frequenti

Does high volume always mean good liquidity?

No. Historical turnover and currently executable depth are different.

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