Storm Trade
Storm Trade
Storm Trade
  • ๐Ÿ“˜Introduction
    • ๐Ÿ”ฎWhat is Futures Trading
    • โšกAbout Storm Trade
    • ๐Ÿ›ฃ๏ธRoadmap
  • ๐ŸŒ€STORM Token Overview
    • ๐Ÿช™STORM Token
    • ๐Ÿš€Launch Plan (Archive)
    • ๐Ÿ“ŠTokenomics
    • ๐Ÿ’ฐSTORM LP Token
  • ๐ŸŽ“Storm Academy
    • ๐Ÿง‘โ€๐ŸซAbout Storm Academy
    • ๐Ÿ“šLearn and Earn
  • ๐ŸŽRewards & Incentives
    • ๐Ÿ’ŽRP Mining (Season 2)
  • ๐Ÿ”งGetting Started
    • ๐Ÿ”ŒConnecting to the Platform
    • ๐Ÿ—บ๏ธStorm Trade Navigation
    • ๐Ÿ”„How to get USDT and TON
    • โœ…First Trade Walkthrough
  • ๐Ÿ’ผTrading Mechanics
    • ๐Ÿ“ˆMargin & Markets
    • ๐ŸงพManaging Positions
    • ๐ŸงฎFees
    • ๐Ÿค–Margin with TON Collateral
    • ๐ŸปPre-Launch Futures
  • ๐Ÿ“šTrading Concepts
    • ๐Ÿค‘PnL and ROI
    • ๐ŸŒก๏ธMargin Management
    • ๐ŸŽญStop Loss / Take Profit
    • ๐Ÿ’กOrder Types
    • ๐ŸŒŠLiquidation
    • ๐Ÿง Trading Scenarios
  • โš™๏ธProtocol Mechanics
    • โœŠRisk Management
    • ๐Ÿค–Keeper Bots
    • ๐Ÿ’ŽFees Distribution
    • ๐Ÿ”ฎOracles
  • ๐ŸŒCommunity & Social
    • ๐Ÿ’ŽReferral Program
    • ๐ŸŽ™๏ธTrade Sharing
    • ๐Ÿฅ‡Excelling at Trading
  • ๐Ÿง‘โ€๐Ÿ’ปFor Developers
    • ๐Ÿ› ๏ธStorm Trade SDK
    • ๐Ÿ”ŒStorm Trade API
  • ๐Ÿ”—Links
    • ๐ŸŒOfficial Website
    • ๐Ÿ“ขOfficial Channel
    • ๐Ÿค–Telegram Mini App
    • ๐ŸŽ“Storm Academy
    • ๐Ÿ’ฌCommunity
    • ๐Ÿ’ŽNFT Holders (Exclusive)
    • โœ๏ธMirror Blog
    • ๐ŸฆX (Twitter)
    • ๐Ÿ›ŸHelp & Support
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  • ๐Ÿ”’ Stop-Loss Orders
  • ๐Ÿ“ˆ Example for a Long Position:
  • ๐ŸŽฏ Take-Profit Orders
  • ๐Ÿ“‰ Example for a Short Position:
  • โš™๏ธ Setting Stop-Loss and Take-Profit Orders
  • ๐Ÿ“Œ Conclusion

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  1. Trading Concepts

Stop Loss / Take Profit

In the world of trading, risk management and profit protection are of paramount importance for achieving success. Two powerful tools that traders frequently use for these purposes are the "stop-loss" and "take-profit" orders. In this article, we will explore what these orders are, how they work, and why they are so crucial for traders.


๐Ÿ”’ Stop-Loss Orders

Stop-loss orders are predefined price levels set by traders to limit potential losses on open positions. When the market moves against the trader's position and hits the specified stop-loss level, the order is triggered, automatically closing the position at the prevailing market price. The primary goal of the stop-loss order is to prevent further losses that exceed the trader's predefined risk tolerance.

๐Ÿ“ˆ Example for a Long Position:

Letโ€™s say a trader opens a long position on the stock market at a price of $100 per share. A stop-loss order is set at $95. If the price of the stock falls to $95 or lower, the stop-loss order will be executed, limiting the trader's losses and closing the position.


๐ŸŽฏ Take-Profit Orders

On the other hand, take-profit orders are instructions set by traders to lock in profits when a trade reaches a pre-defined price level. When the market moves in the trader's favor and hits the specified take-profit level, the order is triggered, automatically closing the position at the current market price. The primary goal of the take-profit order is to secure profits and exit the trade when the target price is reached.

๐Ÿ“‰ Example for a Short Position:

Letโ€™s say a trader opens a short position on a cryptocurrency at a price of $50,000 and sets a take-profit order at $45,000. If the price of the cryptocurrency falls to $45,000 or lower, the take-profit order will be executed, ensuring the traderโ€™s profit and closing the position.


โš™๏ธ Setting Stop-Loss and Take-Profit Orders

Stop-loss and take-profit orders can be set in two ways:

  • At the time of opening positions: The trader can specify desired stop-loss and take-profit levels when opening the position. This allows for risk management from the very beginning of the trade.

  • Later via the "Orders" tab of the open position: Alternatively, traders can modify or add stop-loss and take-profit orders after opening the position by going to the "Orders" tab on their trading platform. This flexibility allows traders to adjust their risk management strategy as market conditions change.


๐Ÿ“Œ Conclusion

Stop-loss and take-profit are indispensable tools for every trader. They allow for effective risk management, limit potential losses, and secure profits. Knowing how to set these orders properly is the key to successful trading.

๐Ÿ„ Trade wisely. Manage your risks.

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