A stop-limit order is a two-stage order where you define both a stop price and a limit price.
This type of order is especially useful when you want to protect yourself from market movements – for example, an automatic sell if the price drops below a certain level.
Stop-limit Buy Order (Mobile app):
Go to the Trade or My portfolio section
Select the asset
Select Buy
Choose the order type (Stop-limit)
Enter the amount to buy
Enter the limit price, which is the maximum price at which the order will execute
Enter the stop price (the price that will trigger the order in the market)
Optionally, set a validity period for the order – otherwise, it will remain active until executed or cancelled
Click Confirm
Stop-limit Buy Order (Advanced tab):
Go to the Trade section
Activate the Advanced toggle on the right side of the screen
Select the asset
Select Buy
Choose the order type (Stop-limit)
Enter the amount to buy
Enter the limit price, which is the maximum price at which the order will execute
Enter the stop price (the price that will trigger the order in the market)
Optionally, set a validity period for the order – otherwise, it will remain active until executed or cancelled
Click Buy
Stop-limit Sell Order (Mobile app):
Go to the Trade or My portfolio section
Select the asset
Select Sell
Choose the order type (Stop-limit)
Enter the amount to sell
Enter the limit price, which is the minimum price at which the order will execute
Enter the stop price (the price that will trigger the order in the market)
Optionally, set a validity period for the order – otherwise, it will remain active until executed or cancelled
Click Confirm
Stop-limit Sell Order (Advanced tab):
Go to the Trade section
Activate the Advanced toggle on the right side of the screen
Select the asset
Select Sell
Choose the order type (Stop-limit)
Enter the amount to sell
Enter the limit price, which is the minimum price at which the order will execute
Enter the stop price (the price that will trigger the order in the market)
Optionally, set a validity period for the order – otherwise, it will remain active until executed or cancelled
Click Sell
Tip: Stop-limit orders give you more control and protection, especially in volatile market conditions.