# Stop Loss (SL)

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Real Take Profit and Stop Loss orders cannot be set simultaneously in the SPOT market, If attempted, the system replaces the Stop order with a virtual one.
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Enabling SL module, will place a Stop Loss based on its settings when opening a position.

## 1. SL level, %

**Stop loss** will be placed with a % offset:

* **from position's break-even level.** When SL level reordering (#7) is disabled, the stop loss will be based on the price of the first executed order within the position.
* **from DCA order´s** average price.

For example, If the first executed order in a Long position was at 0.4 (including commissions), and a Stop Loss is set at **5%** from position price, then the Stop Loss order will be placed at 0.38.

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## 2. Specific Stop Loss price

Absolute Stop Loss value can be set using the keyboard numbers or arrows.

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Dragging the order on chart with your mouse is also possible.

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## 3. Calculation method

### Fixed price

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At a given Stop Loss price (1), loss Amount (2) is calculated:

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or vice versa, for a given loss amount (1) the stop loss price (2) is calculated:

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### **Amount calculation**

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Number of orders for position opening will be calculated

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set a Stop Loss based on a specified risk amount and price (% offset).

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Note: Automatic grid level updates do not recalculate token amount in orders.
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## 4. Risk amount

Estimated loss in dollars when closing position at Stop Loss level.

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SL level is automatically filled in when % offset for Stop Loss is entered.&#x20;

By filling in this field, SL level is calculated to ensure that the specified risk equals the loss at Stop Loss.

## 5. Order Type

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* [**Virtual Floating**](https://docs.finandy.com/trading/manual/order-types/floating-order) - limit order with auto-swaps. It is more profitable to exit in currencies with a wider spread.
* [**Virtual Market**](/trading/create-order-grid/order-types/market-order.md) - a virtual order that triggers a real order to execute bids from other market participants at market price.
* [**Stop Market** ](/trading/create-order-grid/order-types/stop-order.md)- is a type of exchange order that initiates a market order once the stop price is triggered\*.

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\*Be aware of market liquidity and volatility when using market orders, as they can execute at a price that is higher/lower than the most recent visible.
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## 6. Order trigger

Additional options for virtual orders.

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Trigger for virtual stop loss to close position with a real order.

* **Current price**\
  If virtual order's trigger price crosses the currency pair price, a real order is created (step 5).
* **Order book**\
  Checks the sell limit price for a **Long** position and the buy limit price for a **Short** position. Protects against false price movements (squeezes).
* **1m candle, 3m candle etc.**\
  First value is candle's timeframe.\ <mark style="color:green;">**Long**</mark> position will be closed by Stop Loss if the trigger candle closes at or below the SL level.\ <mark style="color:red;">**Short**</mark> position will be closed by Stop Loss if the trigger candle closes at or above the SL level.

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## 7. Level Reordering

If enabled, **SL** adjusts automatically after averaging position price, maintaining the same offset from position´s price as before.

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