You placed a trade — but it opened at a different price. Or worse, it didn’t go through at all, and you got a strange message called a “requote.”
Don’t worry — this is normal in Forex trading. It’s caused by something called slippage or a requote. Let’s break down what they mean and how to avoid surprises.
🎯 What Is Slippage?
Slippage happens when your trade is executed at a different price than what you clicked.
Example:
You click to buy EUR/USD at 1.1000 — but your trade opens at 1.1003. That 3-pip difference is slippage.
Why does it happen?
The market is moving very fast
There’s high volatility (e.g., during news events)
There’s a delay between your click and the trade execution
📌 Slippage can be positive (better price), negative (worse price), or neutral.
🚫 What Is a Requote?
A requote means the broker rejects your trade request and offers a new price instead.
Example:
You click “buy” at 1.2000, but by the time it reaches the server, the price has moved. Instead of opening the trade, the platform shows:
“Price has changed. Do you accept the new price?”
Requotes happen mostly on:
Older platforms (like MT4)
With slow internet or high latency
On brokers that don’t offer fast execution
📌 Requotes = your trade didn’t go through, and you must confirm again.
💡 How to Avoid Slippage and Requotes
Here’s what you can do:
✅ 1. Use a Broker with Fast Execution
Choose brokers that offer cTrader or ECN-style execution. These platforms minimize requotes and offer real-time market access.
📌 Atmexx offers cTrader, designed for fast and reliable trade execution.
✅ 2. Avoid Trading During Major News Releases
Big economic news (like interest rate decisions) can cause wild price swings. Unless you're experienced, avoid trading right before or after the news.
✅ 3. Use Limit Orders Instead of Market Orders
Market orders are filled at the next available price — which can slip.
Limit orders tell the broker: “Only open the trade at this price or better.”
✅ 4. Use a Stable Internet Connection
If your internet is slow or unstable, your order could lag — and prices might change before your trade reaches the broker.
✅ 5. Check Platform Settings
Some platforms allow you to set maximum slippage tolerance or auto-reject requotes. Explore your settings and adjust accordingly.
✍️ Final Tip
Slippage and requotes are part of real-world trading — but they’re not random. With the right broker, platform, and habits, you can avoid most of the frustration.
📌 Trade with the tools and timing that give you control — not surprises.