Limit Order vs Stop-Limit Order

Quick comparison to help you distinguish these two crypto terms.

Limit Order
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A limit order is a trade instruction that executes only when the market reaches a price you specify in advance, giving you full control over your entry or exit price.

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Stop-Limit Order
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A two-stage order that activates a limit order once a specified stop price is reached, giving traders price control at exit while accepting the risk the order may not fill.

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