Do you really think slippage is just a "small fee decimal" when you place an order? I used to think so too, but I learned my lesson after a failed trade that taught me to be more honest.

That day, I was itching to look at the candlestick chart, so I went in with a market order, thinking "Hurry up and get on board"... Basically, I didn't check the order book depth, and the wall was as thin as paper. When the price jumped, I chased even faster, but the more I chased, the worse it got. In the end, the average transaction price was far from my expectations. Now, looking back, I realize that slippage isn't just about setting a 0.5% limit; the order placement rhythm is even more critical: place orders in batches, wait for rebalancing, and don't force trades when liquidity is at its scarcest. Recently, we've been talking about rate cut expectations and the US dollar index. Risk assets sometimes rise together, sometimes fall together. During these times, it's easier to get emotional and slip up... Anyway, now I check the order book depth before acting. I'd rather be slow than leave myself a "chain of evidence" to mock myself.