Take profit and stop loss orders (TP/SL)
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Take profit and stop loss orders enable traders to set target profit levels and maximum acceptable loss levels. Take profit and stop-loss orders provide a level of automation and help traders stick to their predefined trading plans.
It is important to note that while these orders can be effective risk management tools, they are not foolproof. In certain market conditions, such as during high volatility or low liquidity, the execution of these orders may differ from the intended price level. This is known as slippage and can result in trade executions at slightly different prices.
Traders should consider potential slippage and set their take profit and stop-loss levels accordingly to account for these factors.
Important: A reasonable buffer between the stop-loss level and the liquidation price, traders can enhance their chances of preventing liquidation events.
To allow traders to define both their target profit level and the maximum acceptable loss level, both orders can be placed simultaneously when entering a trade.
Decide the type of order you want to create between Market or Limit
Check the TP/SL box to abilitate it;
Enter the parameters to trigger TP and/or SL and click Long or Short button;
Please note that fees associated with the Take Profit and Stop Loss orders will be deducted upon execution, when the specified price levels are triggered. Gain and Loss take into account the regular fees for the trades as well as the fees associated with creating the TP/SL orders.
The TP/SL (and limit/stop type order) will be shown in the Orders tab, meanwhile the (standard) order executed by the keepers will be shown in the Positions tab;
When user opens a trade with TP/SL two different orders will be generated.
The new trade position
The TP/SL
Both the orders generated have same size
Note: When you create TP/SL with a new position, it is not shown in the Position tab, but in the Order tab. This because the TP/SL correspond to a specific size and not to that particular position.
It is possible to add a TP/SL to an entire existing position:
Click the Add button;
A popup will appear and you can decide the trigger price for TP and/or SL for the entire position; and click Confirm TP/SL
Remember: fees associated with the Take Profit and Stop Loss orders will be deducted upon execution, when the specified price levels are triggered. Gain and Loss take into account the regular fees for the trades as well as the fees associated with creating the TP/SL orders.
Once validate the transaction the TP/SL will be shown on Order tab and Position tab
TP/SL is available in the position tab because it is related the whole position
