I was so stupid today: I wanted to grab a small wiggle, but I stepped right into the trap of “slippage + no depth.” I originally set a slippage that looked conservative, but once the transaction got stuck on-chain, the execution price was pulled away immediately. After it was done, I realized the order book in that pool was as thin as paper… To put it plainly, this wasn’t a market trap—it was my order timing that was too rushed, and I didn’t check the trading depth first. Splitting it into two orders still wouldn’t have looked this bad.

Now, when I replay it, I only need to remember three things: first, take a quick look to see whether the pool actually has volume; don’t force your way in during the most crowded times; if you really want to push through, split the orders—I'd rather pay a bit more in fees in exchange for certainty. Also, let me complain about the current airdrop season: the task platforms are cracking down on anti-bot measures, making everyone feel like they’re clocking in for work, and the chain is even more congested. For someone like me who can’t resist trading, it’s even easier to make mistakes.

For safety, I’m willing to take one extra step: before a big amount, try a small one to test the route first (even if it costs a bit more gas—I’m okay with that). At least then you can confirm that the path/slippage/settlement are all fine, so you don’t end up as a punchline in the group later.