What it means
Impermanent loss can make providing liquidity less profitable than simply holding assets.
Why it matters
It is important to understand before using liquidity pools.
Related pages
Continue with Liquidity pool or return to the crypto glossary.
How to use this term
Use Impermanent Loss as a practical checkpoint when comparing exchanges, wallets, cards or on-chain tools.
What to check
Check how the term appears in fees, limits, account rules, wallet flows and risk notes before making a platform decision.