What it is

Market orders prioritize speed over price control. They are simple, but the final execution price can differ from the price shown before the order is placed.

Main risk

Market orders can suffer from slippage, especially on low-liquidity pairs or large trades.

Related pages

Read about limit orders, slippage and fee estimates.

How to use this term

Use Market order 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.