Yes, it’s completely possible for an order to be executed at a different price than the one you see on your screen. This isn’t a bug or technical issue — it’s simply how financial markets and order execution technology work.
Here’s everything you need to know.
Execution takes time
When you click to open a trade, your order needs time to process. It only takes milliseconds (like 50–100 ms), but in fast-moving markets, that’s enough for the price to change.
During that time, your order:
Travels from your device to the server.
Gets placed in a queue.
Executes at the first available market price.
The price you see isn't truly real-time
The price you see on the platform:
Comes from the server to your screen.
So by the time it reaches you, it’s already slightly outdated.
Bottom line, it’s completely normal for your final execution price to differ from what you saw when you clicked.
What is slippage?
Slippage happens when your order is executed at a different price than the one you requested. This can go up or down, and it’s typically a 50/50 chance.
It’s more likely to occur:
At the end of the trading day.
On public holidays.
During major news or economic reports.
In these moments, liquidity is low or volatility is high, which leads to price gaps and sudden shifts.
Real-life example: NFP report & stop loss
Let’s say you open a buy order on EUR/USD at 1.04000 and set a Stop Loss at 1.03900.
On the first Friday of the month, the U.S. Non-Farm Payroll (NFP) report is released, and the price suddenly drops from 1.0399 to 1.03800.
Even though your Stop Loss was at 1.03900, your order would close at the first available price after the gap, which is 1.03800.
This isn’t an error — it’s just how the market works during high-impact events.
Market execution technology
Libertex uses Market Execution technology:
How does it work?
Your order is matched with liquidity provider volumes.
The system calculates the best available execution price.
That price may be different from what you saw when you opened the trade.
📌 The larger your trade volume, the more likely the price will differ.
How to minimize Slippage
While you can't avoid Slippage completely, you can reduce its impact:
Trade with smaller volumes.
Avoid trading during major economic releases.
Check the Market Calendar before placing trades.
Keep in mind that other traders’ orders are being processed at the same time as yours, which also affects execution prices.
In Summary
📌 Yes, an order can be executed at a different price than what you see.
📌 It’s a normal, expected part of real-time trading.
📌 Slippage is more common during high volatility or low liquidity periods.
📌 It’s not a glitch — it’s how markets truly function.
Got questions or need help with a specific order?
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