Why is my swap order stuck pending?

Swap orders can sometimes get stuck pending due to various factors like price movement, high network load, or increased demand for a particular token. Here's a more detailed explanation:

1. Significant Price Movement

If the price of the token changes significantly before the order can be filled, the initial quote becomes invalid. In such cases, the order will automatically attempt to fill again once the price returns to within the accepted range.

Increasing the slippage tolerance can reduce the likelihood of orders getting stuck due to price movement.

However, it's crucial to understand how slippage works to mitigate potential losses. High slippage can result in receiving significantly less crypto than expected if the price moves unfavorably.

2. High Network Load

The Cardano Blockchain may experience unusually high network demand, causing all transactions and operations to take longer than the usual. If this happens, waiting a bit longer may be the solution. In such a situation, attempting to cancel an order may be difficult because the request to cancel the order may struggle to be submitted.

During high network load, attempting to cancel an order may be difficult because the request to cancel the order may struggle to be submitted

3. High Token Demand

The token that you are trying to swap may be in high demand, causing your swap request to enter a queue. In this situation, the order will be processed only once all the earlier orders placed for the same token have been filled.