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Stop order

An order condition that activates an execution instruction when a specified trigger is reached.

Trading · Reviewed 2026-10-12

See it in a workflow

A stop triggers an exit request when the reference price crosses a level.

The failure mode

Triggering is not the same as filling, especially during fast markets.

Illustrative scenario, not a measured execution test.

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