Swaps & bridges: slippage explained (why you got slightly less)

Slippage is the small difference between the price you were quoted and the price you receive when your swap is completed. It happens because crypto prices can change in the few seconds between getting a quote and your transaction settling on-chain.

Is this normal?

Yes. Small amounts of slippage are normal, especially during periods of high market activity or when swapping larger amounts. For stablecoin swaps like USDC to USDT, slippage is typically very low.

Slippage tolerance

Kite applies a slippage tolerance of up to 0.5% for most swaps and bridges. If the price moves beyond this limit before your transaction is completed, the swap is automatically cancelled instead of executing at a worse rate.

Good to know

• Slippage isn't a fee. No one receives it, it's simply the result of price movement while your swap is being processed.
• Before you confirm a swap, Kite shows both the estimated amount you'll receive and the minimum amount you'll receive. The minimum amount accounts for the allowed slippage.