Placing Trades¶

Overview¶

This section explains how to open, configure, and execute trades using the Order Panel on the right side of the Trade screen.

ETHUSD order panel with Buy and Sell buttons, Market and Limit tabs, volume controls, Take Profit, Stop Loss, and sign-in action

The Order Panel is where you choose direction, order type, volume, TP/SL, and submit the trade.

Q: How do I place a Market Order?

A: In the Order Panel (right side of the Trade screen), make sure Market is selected as the order type. Set your desired Volume (Lots), optionally add Take Profit and/or Stop Loss levels, then click Buy ETHUSD (or Sell ETHUSD) to execute immediately at the current market price.

Q: How do I place a Limit Order?

A: Select Limit in the Order Panel. A price input field will appear — enter the specific price at which you want the order to fill. Set your lot size, optional TP/SL, and click Buy or Sell. The order will remain pending until the market reaches your target price.

Reminder: buy limit must be below market price, sell limit must be above market price!

ETHUSD Limit Order panel with Buy and Sell buttons, Market and Limit tabs, volume controls, Take Profit, Stop Loss

Q: What is "Volume (Lots)" and how do I set it?

A: Volume (Lots) is the size of your trade. You can type the exact lot size directly into the VOLUME (LOTS) field, or use the Quick Lots slider beneath it (0–100% of your available margin). The minimum lot size for most instruments is 0.01, with a step of 0.01 and a maximum of 50 lots per order. May vary depending on what Symbol (XAUUSD, WTI, DOW etc.) you're trading

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Q: How do I set a Take Profit (TP) and Stop Loss (SL)?

A: Below the Volume field in the Order Panel, toggle on Take Profit and/or Stop Loss. Enter the target price levels for each. TP automatically closes your position in profit; SL closes it to protect against excessive loss. Both are optional but strongly recommended for risk management. You can also set Partial TP and SL for more sophisticated risk management tactics.

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Q: Can I see my available funds before placing a trade?

A: Yes. At the bottom of the Order Panel, (for example Available: $102,075.35) shows your current Free Margin — the funds available to open new positions. This updates in real time as your equity and open positions change.

Q: How do I quickly buy or sell without changing settings?

A: The Buy and Sell buttons in the Order Panel display the current market Ask and Bid prices respectively, updating in real time. As long as your Volume is set, a single click executes the trade at that live price. You can pre-set a default lot size to speed up repeat trades.