Stop-Loss-LIMIT and Take-Profit-LIMIT

What is risk management?

When talking about both beginner and expert trading risk management refers to measures put in place when trading to help keep losses under control. This can help prevent traders from losing more money than they make in profits. This may include setting Stop-Loss-Limits and Take-Profit-Limits, diversifying and hedging, using the 1% rule, etc.

What are Stop-Loss and Take-Profit Limits?

Use a stop-loss-limit or take-profit-limit order to buy or sell when a specified price level is crossed. For this type of order two prices must be set. One price is the stop price that triggers the creation of a buy or sell order that will be indicated in the second price set - limit price. Let’s take an example with a hypothetical cryptocurrency - COIN.

If the price of COIN is currently $100/COIN and we think the price will drop we can set a Stop-Loss-Limit order. For the stop price, we decide to set $90/COIN and the limit price at $85/COIN. If the price falls to $90 then the order will be triggered and a limit order will be created to execute a sell when the price reaches $85. Each trader should choose what loss or profit is acceptable to them. More specific calculations, using support and resistance or moving averages can be done depending on the market and the asset.

Why should you use it?

Stop-Loss Limits prevent you from losing too much in case of price drops or closing at a price you are not satisfied with. Since some cryptocurrencies can be especially unpredictable it is a good idea to set such orders to prevent unnecessary risk. On the other hand, Take-Profit Limits allow you to close with a price you’re happy with in case the price of an asset starts moving up or you predict such movement in the future. Also setting such orders helps prevent emotion-based decisions, which can be very dangerous in trading.

How to use it at SpectroCoin Pro?

• Log in to your SpectroCoin account to access the SpectroCoin Pro services. If you are new to SpectroCoin – create a new account.
• Go to the order filling field on the main trading page.
• Choose Stop-Loss-Limit or Take-Profit-Limit order type.
• Select the stop and limit prices and the amount to BUY/SELL.
• Press BUY/SELL.

Note: If your specified stop price was already met, the order will be triggered immediately.

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