Liquidity
OrdersHow readily an asset can be traded without materially moving its price.
Why it matters: Low liquidity can increase spread, slippage, and difficulty exiting.
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Slippage
OrdersThe difference between an expected trade price and the actual execution price.
Why it matters: It increases in volatile, illiquid, or fast-moving markets.