Market structure

Slippage

The difference between expected price and executed price.

What it means

Slippage happens when a trade moves through available liquidity or when market price changes before execution.

Why it matters

High slippage is a practical cost and a warning sign that a market may be too thin for the intended trade.

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Liquidity

How easily an asset can be bought or sold without moving price heavily.

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Holder concentration

How much supply is controlled by the largest wallets.

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Transaction fees

Fees users pay to have transactions processed.

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