Market order
Updated 2026-09-20
Definition
An order executed immediately at the best available price.
Why it matters
It's the quickest but exposes you to slippage in fast moments. You buy at the ask and sell at the bid.
Practical example
You press Buy on EUR/USD: you enter immediately at the current ask price.
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