3 June 2026

Why a 1% slippage habit fails on thin pools

Many desktop traders reuse 1% because a liquid major pair once filled inside that band. Thin pools punish that habit twice: either the swap reverts, or it fills far worse than expected while still “inside” a wide buffer.

What a buffer audit looks at

We compare your intended size to visible depth on the route you actually used (or plan to use). Then we propose ranges — often tighter on liquid majors, wider or split-sized on thin names.

Mild friction

Clients sometimes want a single permanent percentage. We rarely endorse that. Markets and pools change; the brief is a snapshot for a defined size band.

Before your next submit

If the pool looks thinner than last month, treat the old buffer as expired until you re-check depth — or book a Slippage Buffer Audit.