Limit Order vs Stop-Limit Order

Quick comparison to help you distinguish these two crypto terms.

Limit Order
beginner
market_structure

A limit order is an instruction to buy or sell a cryptocurrency at a specified price or better, entering the order book and waiting until the market reaches that price.

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Stop-Limit Order
intermediate
risk

A stop-limit order combines a stop trigger price and a limit price, activating a limit sell order when the stop is reached rather than a market order, providing price floor protection.

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