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What Is The Stop Loss Rule?

Stop Loss Requirement

Written by Todd Hodges

The Stop Loss requirement is a crucial security measure designed to maintain the integrity of the system and help traders stay disciplined with risk management.

Note: For those who prefer more flexibility, we offer a No Stop Loss add-on available for purchase, which allows you to bypass this requirement.

The rule

Rule

Details

Stop Loss required

You must have an active Stop Loss in place at all times when entering a trade.

No Stop Loss

If you enter a trade without a Stop Loss, your trade will be closed automatically in a soft breach.

Placement

Stop Loss placement must be immediate. You cannot add it after entering the trade.

Modifying

You are allowed to modify your Stop Loss after the initial placement.

How to enter your trades as a market execution with a set Stop Loss

MatchTrader

Click Advance Order.

After clicking Advance Order, you have the option "Market" or "Pending", then toggle "STOP LOSS" to SET/PLACE the level.

TradeLocker

Make sure the button says Market and then hit SL. You can now drag your SL line.

MetaTrader 5

Click New Order and then SET/PLACE your Stop Loss.

You are allowed to modify your Stop Loss after the initial placement.

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