Technical Definition
Stop-Loss (SL) / Take-Profit (TP)
Conditional orders that automatically close a position at a preset price to limit losses (SL) or lock in gains (TP). Often combined as bracket or OCO orders.
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✦ Key Insight
Why It Matters: Emotional discipline tool — removes “hope” trading. Essential for risk management on leveraged CEX products. How It Works: Trigger price activates a market or limit order. Many platforms support TP/SL directly on position entry. Common Mistakes: No SL (or mental stops); placing
✕ Common Misconceptions
It is often mistaken for similar sounding terms, but the technical implementation is distinct.
Detailed Explanation
Why It Matters:
Emotional discipline tool — removes “hope” trading. Essential for risk management on leveraged CEX products.
How It Works:
Trigger price activates a market or limit order. Many platforms support TP/SL directly on position entry.
Common Mistakes:
No SL (or mental stops); placing SL too tight (whipsawed); moving SL further during drawdown (“revenge trading”).
FAQs
Market vs. Limit SL?
Market = guaranteed exit (possible slippage); Limit = exact price (may not trigger).
Available on spot?
Yes, many CEX now support conditional orders on spot too.
In Practice
“Long BTC at $60k with SL at $58k (3.3% risk) and TP at $66k (10% reward).”
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