# Limit and Stop orders

You can use Limit and Stop orders to capitalize on future market movements.\
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**Limit Order:** can be used when you want to go long at a lower price than present, or to go short if the price reaches a higher price than present. \
Executes at exact price set.

**Stop Order:**  can be used when you want to go long if the price reaches a higher price than present, or to go short if the price reaches a lower price than present. \
Please notice:

* Stop orders can't be opened when a pair is closed.
* Stop order price is not guaranteed.

To execute an order click on "LONG" or "SHORT" depending on which side you would like to open a leverage position on.&#x20;

After selecting your side, choose either "LIMIT" or "STOP" .\
You can type in the price you want your order to execute at or select it by clicking on the chart.&#x20;

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The order will appear as a blue line on the chart and in "MY LIMIT ORDERS" section under the chart.&#x20;

The order will be instantly executed when market price reaches the order price. A small pop up will appear on the top right corner on the screen.

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