Slippage
Slippage is the difference between the expected price of a trade and the actual execution price, caused by market volatility or low liquidity.
What it means in practice
Slippage occurs when a trade executes at a different price than what the trader expected at the time of order submission. In forex markets, slippage is most common during high-volatility events such as news releases, market opens, or periods of low liquidity. The difference can be positive (better price) or negative (worse price), though traders typically focus on negative slippage as it erodes profitability.
For forex brokers, slippage is closely tied to execution model. ECN brokers pass orders directly to liquidity providers and may experience slippage during fast markets. Market maker brokers can offer fixed execution but may re-quote orders instead. The spread a broker offers is related but distinct from slippage, as spreads represent the bid-ask difference while slippage reflects execution lag.
Slippage matters for affiliate and IB programs because it directly affects trader satisfaction and retention. Introducing brokers promoting low-spread brokers must also consider slippage quality, as excessive slippage reduces the effective value of tight spreads. Traders who experience consistent negative slippage are more likely to churn, affecting RevShare and lot-based commission earnings for partners.
How Slippage works across industries
See how slippage is applied in the verticals Track360 supports, from qualification logic and payout structure to the operational context behind each model.
How Track360 handles this
Track360 helps forex brokers and prop firms track partner performance across different execution environments. Operators can monitor how execution quality metrics including slippage correlate with partner-driven trader retention and lifetime trading volume.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about slippage, how it works in affiliate programs, and where it shows up across Track360's supported verticals.
Slippage is caused by market volatility, low liquidity, or delays in order execution. It is most common during major news events, market gaps at session opens, and when trading large order sizes relative to available liquidity.
Related Terms
Spread
The spread is the difference between the bid (sell) and ask (buy) price of a financial instrument, serving as a primary revenue source for Forex brokers and a basis for spread-based affiliate commissions.
ECN Broker
An ECN broker routes client orders directly to liquidity providers via an electronic communication network, offering variable spreads and transparent pricing.
Liquidity Provider
A liquidity provider is a financial institution or entity that supplies buy and sell quotes to brokers, enabling trade execution at competitive spreads.
Forex Broker
A forex broker is a financial intermediary that provides retail and institutional traders with access to currency markets, executing trades on their behalf against liquidity.
Lot-Based Commission
Lot-based commission is a broker affiliate or IB payout model where partners earn a fixed amount for each traded lot generated by their referred clients.
Margin Trading
Margin trading allows a trader to open positions larger than their account balance by borrowing capital from a broker, using their own funds as collateral (margin) against the position.
Stop-Loss Order
A stop-loss order automatically closes a trading position when the price reaches a predefined loss threshold, limiting downside risk.
Scalping (Trading Strategy)
Scalping is a high-frequency trading strategy that targets small profits from rapid trades held for seconds to minutes, relying on tight spreads and fast execution.
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