Why is my execution price different?
Asset prices change continuously. The price shown on the review screen is a snapshot of the best available price at that exact moment. Between the time you see it and the time you tap Confirm, the market may move slightly. This means your execution price can end up a fraction higher or lower than what was displayed.
This is not a fee or a penalty. It is how real-time markets work, and it happens on every trading platform.
When is the difference more noticeable?
The difference is usually negligible, but it can be larger in certain conditions:
High volatility: During breaking news or rapid market movements, prices shift faster than usual. The gap between your review and execution widens.
Lower liquidity assets: Some assets have fewer participants trading them at any given moment. Larger orders may move the price slightly as they fill.
Large trade sizes: A very large order relative to available market depth may execute across multiple price levels, resulting in a slightly different average price.
In normal conditions for popular assets, the difference is typically well under 1%.
How Cronos app protects you
If the price moves too far between your review and confirmation, Cronos app will reject the trade rather than fill it at an unexpected price. You will be notified and can choose to retry at the updated price. You are never charged for a trade that does not go through.
If your order would fill noticeably away from the market price, because it's large relative to the available liquidity, you'll see a heads-up with the estimated difference. You can lower your amount for a better price, or go ahead at the shown price if you're comfortable with it.
Questions
Is the price difference a fee?
No. It is caused by market movement, not by any charge from Cronos app. Trading fees are explained separately in "What fees does Cronos app charge."
The price moved in my favor. Do I get the better price?
Yes. If the market moves in your favor before execution, you receive the improved price.
Can I avoid price differences entirely?
You cannot eliminate market movement, but you can reduce its impact by trading during calmer market periods and using moderate order sizes. For perpetual futures, limit orders let you set an exact price, removing this uncertainty entirely.
The execution price was way off from what I expected.
If the difference is larger than you would normally expect, it may be due to an unusual market event. Check the asset's price chart to see if there was a sharp move around the time of your trade. If you believe something is wrong, contact support through the Help option in the app.