Definition
Price impact is the effect your trade has on market price. Learn how order size and liquidity affect execution.
Why It Matters
Understanding Price Impact helps you read crypto market data more accurately and make better-informed decisions when comparing coins, projects, and on-chain activity.
Where You'll See It
Price Impact appears throughout cryptocurrency analytics on Crypto Market Watch — including coin profiles, rankings, and other glossary entries. Continue with related glossary terms or read the longer-form learn articles for deeper context.