What is slippage tolerance?

Slippage tolerance is the maximum acceptable difference between the expected price of a swap and the actual executed price. Slippage occurs when the market price of a token changes between the time a user initiates a swap and when it is confirmed on the blockchain.

When you execute a swap, DEXes calculate the expected price based on the current market conditions and the amount you want to trade. As cryptocurrency prices are highly volatile, the token's price may change while the trade is being processed, and the actual executed price may differ from the expected price.

If the slippage tolerance is set to 1%, it means you accept a 1% price difference from the expected price. If the price changes by more than 1%, your order will not be executed.

The default slippage tolerance in Yoroi is 1%, however, you can change it according to your trading goals and market conditions.

Updated on: 14/08/2025