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Slippage

What is slippage?

Slippage is the difference between the price you expected and the average price you actually paid, caused by your order eating through several levels of the order book.

On Polymarket

On Polymarket, large orders in thin markets can fill well above the displayed price; check the depth first.

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Frequently asked questions

How does Slippage work on Polymarket?

On Polymarket, large orders in thin markets can fill well above the displayed price; check the depth first.

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