Reduce-Only Orders

Modified on Thu, 19 Jun at 3:22 PM

Reduce-only orders are designed to only reduce or close an existing position, without the risk of unintentionally opening or increasing a position in the opposite direction.

This order type is especially useful for traders who want to manage risk and ensure their order doesn’t result in unwanted exposure.

How It Works

  • reduce-only order will be automatically canceled if executing it would increase your position size in the opposite direction.

  • It ensures that you exit or decrease an existing position, without creating a new one.

Best Use Case

Reduce-only is most useful when paired with stop orders, helping you:

  • Close a position if the market moves against you.

  • Prevent accidental over-leverage or overexposure.

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