Reference guide for trading terminology.Understanding these concepts will help you use the Trading Terminal effectively.
Market Cap
Market Cap
The total value of a token’s supply. Calculated as: Price × Total Supply. Used to gauge a token’s size relative to others.
Liquidity
Liquidity
The amount of funds available in a token’s trading pools. Higher liquidity means you can buy or sell larger amounts without significantly moving the price.
Slippage
Slippage
The difference between the expected price and the actual execution price. Occurs because prices can change between when you submit a trade and when it confirms.
Market Order
Market Order
An order that executes immediately at the best available price. Prioritizes speed over price precision.
Limit Order
Limit Order
An order that only executes when price reaches your specified level. Waits for your target price.
Take Profit
Take Profit
A sell order placed above current price to automatically lock in gains when your target is reached.
Stop Loss
Stop Loss
A sell order placed below current price to automatically exit if price drops to limit your losses.
MEV (Maximal Extractable Value)
MEV (Maximal Extractable Value)
Profit extracted by reordering blockchain transactions. Sandwich attacks are a common form where attackers front-run and back-run trades.
Priority Fee / Gas
Priority Fee / Gas
Fee paid to validators to process your transaction. Higher fees typically result in faster confirmation.
DEX (Decentralized Exchange)
DEX (Decentralized Exchange)
A trading platform that operates without a central authority, using smart contracts to facilitate trades.
PNL (Profit and Loss)
PNL (Profit and Loss)
The gain or loss on a position. Calculated as current value minus your purchase cost.