S
Glossary
Smart contract
Self-executing code on a blockchain that runs when conditions are met. Powers DeFi, NFTs, and DAOs.
More S terms
All A-Z →- ScalpingA high-frequency style aiming for small profits on many trades, often within seconds to minutes.
- Seed phraseA 12–24 word backup that can reconstruct a wallet's private keys. Lose it and you lose access; share it and you lose funds.
- Sharpe ratioA risk-adjusted return metric: excess return divided by volatility. Higher = better return per unit of risk.
- Short positionBorrowing an asset to sell now and buy back later — profit on declines.
- Short sellingBorrowing an asset to sell now and buy back later at a lower price — profiting from price declines.
- SlippageThe difference between expected price and actual fill price, usually worse on volatile or illiquid assets.
- Soft landingA central-bank policy outcome where rate hikes slow inflation without triggering recession.
- SpreadThe difference between the bid and ask price. Tighter spreads = more liquid markets.