What is the difference between buy limit and stop orders in the cryptocurrency market?

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• Takoua KechicheSep 22, 2024 · 9 months ago
  In the cryptocurrency market, a buy limit order is an instruction to buy a cryptocurrency at a specific price or lower. It allows traders to set a maximum price they are willing to pay for a particular cryptocurrency. Once the market price reaches or falls below the specified price, the buy limit order is triggered and the trade is executed. On the other hand, a stop order is an instruction to buy a cryptocurrency at a specific price or higher. It is commonly used to limit losses or protect profits by triggering a buy order when the market price rises above the specified price. The main difference between buy limit and stop orders is the trigger price: buy limit orders are triggered when the market price reaches or falls below the specified price, while stop orders are triggered when the market price reaches or rises above the specified price. Both types of orders have their own advantages and can be used strategically depending on the trader's goals and market conditions.
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