What is a market order?
Buy or sell immediately at the best available price.
Beginner 2 min readUpdated 5/27/2026
Risk warning. Crypto is volatile and trading involves risk, including the loss of your capital. Past performance does not guarantee future results. This content is educational and is not financial advice.
A market order executes immediately at the best available price. It prioritizes speed over price.
- Use it when you want to get in or out now.
- On thin markets, the price you get can differ from what you expected — see What is slippage?