KNC · 2026-10-31 05:46 UTC

Limit Order vs Market Order in Crypto: Differences, Costs and When to Use Each

Article explains the differences between market orders and limit orders in crypto trading, covering execution speed, price control, and cost structures. Market orders execute immediately at current prices but incur slippage and gas costs paid by the trader; limit orders wait for a target price with the taker paying gas fees. On centralized exchanges, market orders pay taker fees while limit orders pay lower maker fees; on DEXs like KyberSwap, the cost difference depends on who pays gas to settle the trade.

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