For a limit order, specify a price more favorable than the current market price. For a stop order, specify a price less favorable than the current market price.
Buy Stop — Buy when the price rises above the current price
- Set “Price” above the current market price.
- Set TP above the order price. (Optional)
- Set SL below the order price. (Optional)
Sell Limit — Sell when the price rises above the current price
- Set “Price” above the current market price.
- Set TP below the order price. (Optional)
- Set SL above the order price. (Optional)
Buy Limit — Buy when the price falls below the current price
- Set “Price” below the current market price.
- Set TP above the order price. (Optional)
- Set SL below the order price. (Optional)
Sell Stop — Sell when the price falls below the current price
- Set “Price” below the current market price.
- Set TP below the order price. (Optional)
- Set SL above the order price. (Optional)
Stop-limit orders are available on MT5 only.
Buy Stop Limit
When the price rises above the current price, a Buy Limit order—an order to buy if the price subsequently falls—is placed. The position is opened when the specified Buy Limit price is reached.
- Set “Price” above the current market price.
- Set “Stop Limit Price” below “Price.”
- Set TP above the “Stop Limit Price.” (Optional)
- Set SL below the “Stop Limit Price.” (Optional)
Sell Stop Limit
When the price falls below the current price, a Sell Limit order—an order to sell if the price subsequently rises—is placed. The position is opened when the specified Sell Limit price is reached.
- Set “Price” below the current market price.
- Set “Stop Limit Price” above “Price.”
- Set TP below the “Stop Limit Price.” (Optional)
- Set SL above the “Stop Limit Price.” (Optional)