MEXC Futures Post-Only FAQs
<div data-page-id="Z5kkd2Qn7otUpyxebPwuRg2jsHd" data-lark-html-role="root" data-docx-has-block-data="true"><h2 class="heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-doxusR6BPvA8kHnXrYy503TJBNd"><strong>1. What is a post-only order?</strong></h2><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxuso7NlgLrbJad5Vj5naphFLd"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusblT0aRkrEzeDzJxqs8aMtb"><span style="font-size: 16px;">A "post-only" order is a type of order designed to ensure you always act as a maker. It guarantees that your order will not be executed immediately against the market. If your submitted order instantly matches with an existing one, the system will automatically cancel it.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusQmE24VVGJ9lWoLV84LiZXc"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusNwTYVGVaGNW5WEJIMTMg4e"><span style="font-size: 16px;">In Futures trading, a maker is a trader who places a limit order on the order book and waits for others to fill it, thereby adding liquidity to the market. In contrast, a taker is a trader who immediately executes against existing limit or market orders, thus consuming market liquidity.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusNCVofGJ3KrRld2blOGcqSc"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div style="text-align:center" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusJpUFfaut2opJqvxZIVHwld"><span style="font-size: 16px;">*BTN-<strong>Start Your Futures Journey</strong>&BTNURL=<a data-lark-is-custom="true" href="https://www.mexc.com/futures/BTC_USDT">https://www.mexc.com/futures/BTC_USDT</a>*</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusBc2N8X7mUczOplYeGFondd"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h2 class="heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-doxus9eoZh4L7IggcFNARoTdbFu"><strong>2. What are the advantages of post-only?</strong></h2><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxuswxXJHrkyzyCqwaOygofd8s"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusNksOdPWjEwOkEdO6Fcw97d"><span style="font-size: 16px;">The core advantage of using post-only is the fee discount. In MEXC Futures trading, the fee rate for maker orders is significantly lower than for taker orders. This can substantially reduce trading costs for users who trade frequently.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusRVTGeTuJLUXzI94JvqcpUe"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div style="text-align:center" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxus0GX2Cy2NBT4mXBhEqfLAee"><span style="font-size: 16px;">*BTN-<strong>View Fee Rates</strong>&BTNURL=<a data-lark-is-custom="true" href="https://www.mexc.com/fee">https://www.mexc.com/fee</a>* </span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxuskkAQQguxAnPwnkX8Qn1Hpb"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h2 class="heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-doxusHBptz7ZeSUWHHcaSORMwHb"><strong>3. What are the disadvantages of post-only?</strong></h2><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxus5UnOliyWgPdpJFzrFD0Ykh"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusctdUEhWP0PlW7WMGWxvsRf"><span style="font-size: 16px;">The main disadvantage of post-only is that immediate execution is not guaranteed. Since these orders are placed on the book to wait rather than aggressively taking liquidity, your order might miss trading opportunities if the market moves quickly and the price never reaches your level. Additionally, post-only may not be the best choice when you need to close a position urgently.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusVT0IkJyrrdQ2GkScRM3WJd"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h2 class="heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-doxusb7wzA3NXCRusuV4CrJPpJb"><strong>4. Why was my post-only order automatically canceled?</strong></h2><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusJ6XUrNV9LV4T945g6lJ9bg"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusy7m1pETH1wOOHhQu65KEC6"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Orders are typically auto-canceled for the following reasons: </span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusOomeW5Ulu5jUf478zSGsFf"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusFoJCtmPOLubpdz2Es47veh"><span style="font-size: 16px;">If your buy price is set higher than the current best ask, or your sell price is lower than the current best bid, the order will be executed immediately, making you a taker. To adhere to the post-only principle, the system automatically cancels such orders. For example, if the current BTC market price is 40,000 USDT and you place a buy order at 41,000 USDT, the order will be immediately canceled to ensure you remain a maker.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusa7BPcMZ0FFNx4YYj2YKDge"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusuRez2LhptJAHDpxZU3zbRe"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Another scenario is when the price meets the criteria at the moment of submission, but significant market volatility occurs before the order reaches the matching engine, causing it to become a taker order. In this case, it will also be canceled. </span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusnOj7IgRSwnCSTr9Ndk3yYb"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h2 class="heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-doxuswUYjQ9rfUwosuYNyM45WqW"><strong>5. Does using post-only guarantee a maker fee rate 100% of the time?</strong></h2><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusbSWHtbYqMsQ5fDfj3tuKnb"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusiibYdMWFQWJTKExXKXya4e"><span style="font-size: 16px;">In principle, yes, but it does not guarantee execution. The purpose of post-only is to prevent your order from executing as a taker. However, this is not the same as guaranteeing that your order will be filled. If the limit price you set deviates too much from the current market price, your order may remain on the order book for an extended period without executing, posing a risk of missing trading opportunities.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusZUWKHaeEDSm3a42LLAt2gf"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h2 class="heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-doxusf3ZrUqofBy5ePVhSbNZSwd"><strong>6. Can post-only be used to close a position?</strong></h2><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusTAhfRdkHD9ELvU97tqNUeg"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusoqMgJAZLshRMBlemXJgVNg"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Yes, but it should be used with caution. Using post-only to close a position still follows the rule of no immediate execution. During rapid market volatility, if the order can't get filled at your desired limit price, your position may face increased risk. Therefore, in scenarios requiring urgent stop-losses, using the post-only function is not recommended.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusoVUZiUFhn0Kr5lvDNsvlme"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h2 class="heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-doxus9H14LUEiglsGqqKZxD6mid"><strong>7. How to set up a post-only order on MEXC</strong></h2><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusOrgg8j7e6lzkA4K3dPDs1d"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><p><video controls="" playsinline="" preload="metadata" src="https://customer-article.mocortech.com/publicVideo/F20260824160245073aBJt0EMjhZSnQc.mp4" style="max-width:100%;height:auto;float:none"></video></p></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusLTgM4JWOPVyVRSt4ULUrkb"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Web: </strong>Navigate to the <a data-lark-is-custom="true" href="https://www.mexc.com/futures/BTC_USDT">Futures trading page</a>, select <strong>Post-Only</strong>, enter the <strong>Price </strong>and <strong>Quantity</strong>, configure <strong>TP/SL</strong>, and then click <strong>Open Long</strong> or <strong>Open Short</strong>.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxus9rvzmdNvmitvIlPprJV0H1"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div style="text-align:center" data-type="image" data-ace-gallery-json="{"items":[{"uuid":"42b59884-3108-430a-8204-019a8e8f787c","height":1468,"width":2938,"currHeight":1468,"currWidth":2938,"natrualHeight":1468,"natrualWidth":2938,"pluginName":"imageUpload","scale":1,"src":"https%3A%2F%2Finternal-api-drive-stream.larksuite.com%2Fspace%2Fapi%2Fbox%2Fstream%2Fdownload%2Fpreview%2FP7OEbkqmbo3re3xSKswuwIlEsQa%2F%3Fpreview_type%3D16","file_token":"P7OEbkqmbo3re3xSKswuwIlEsQa","image_type":"image/png","size":1020954,"comments":[]}]}" class="image-uploaded gallery old-record-id-doxusFgdxRv3pF9rVCRt7bbYuWe"><img src="https://mexc-rainbown-activityimages.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com/banner/F202603061721253440guaL3KDK8Cnuc.png" data-single-block="true" data-snapshot="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" data-suite="eyJmaWxlVG9rZW4iOiJQN09FYmtxbWJvM3JlM3hTS3N3dXdJbEVzUWEiLCJvYmpUeXBlIjoiZG9jeCIsIm9ialRva2VuIjoiZG94dXNGZ2R4UnYzcEY5clZDUnQ3YmJZdVdlIiwib3JpZ2luU3JjIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9pbnRlcm5hbC1hcGktZHJpdmUtc3RyZWFtLmxhcmtzdWl0ZS5jb20vc3BhY2UvYXBpL2JveC9zdHJlYW0vZG93bmxvYWQvcHJldmlldy9QN09FYmtxbWJvM3JlM3hTS3N3dXdJbEVzUWEvP3ByZXZpZXdfdHlwZT0xNiJ9" data-src="https://internal-api-drive-stream.larksuite.com/space/api/box/stream/download/all/P7OEbkqmbo3re3xSKswuwIlEsQa/?mount_node_token=doxusFgdxRv3pF9rVCRt7bbYuWe&mount_point=docx_image" data-width="2938" data-height="1468" data-lark-image-uri="drivetoken://P7OEbkqmbo3re3xSKswuwIlEsQa" data-lark-image-width="2938" data-lark-image-height="1468" data-host-from-cloud="true" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 12px; font-size: 16px; width: 750px;"></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxus6wog1f0XCgadB0FR7aokug"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxus4GdYs6fgbhB0U1ykQGKSKe"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>App: </strong>Navigate to the Futures trading page, select <strong>Post-Only</strong>, enter the <strong>Price </strong>and <strong>Quantity</strong>, configure <strong>TP/SL</strong>, and then tap <strong>Open Long</strong> or <strong>Open Short</strong>.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusOg7DFgYF1wrxCzsSuvHF4j"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div style="text-align:center" data-type="image" data-ace-gallery-json="{"items":[{"uuid":"45323509-1e7f-480a-a8b1-651744fe643f","height":2159,"width":3129,"currHeight":2159,"currWidth":3129,"natrualHeight":2159,"natrualWidth":3129,"pluginName":"imageUpload","scale":1,"src":"https%3A%2F%2Finternal-api-drive-stream.larksuite.com%2Fspace%2Fapi%2Fbox%2Fstream%2Fdownload%2Fpreview%2FSJaJbS2uQoXYv3xfAwzuskSDsBf%2F%3Fpreview_type%3D16","file_token":"SJaJbS2uQoXYv3xfAwzuskSDsBf","image_type":"image/png","size":1752226,"comments":[]}]}" class="image-uploaded gallery old-record-id-doxus4Jz7dPQwx3IndYzUbLKQMg"><img src="https://mexc-rainbown-activityimages.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com/banner/F20260306172126587gfPKSyyDQqNx09.png" data-single-block="true" data-snapshot="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" data-suite="eyJmaWxlVG9rZW4iOiJTSmFKYlMydVFvWFl2M3hmQXd6dXNrU0RzQmYiLCJvYmpUeXBlIjoiZG9jeCIsIm9ialRva2VuIjoiZG94dXM0Sno3ZFBRd3gzSW5kWXpVYkxLUU1nIiwib3JpZ2luU3JjIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9pbnRlcm5hbC1hcGktZHJpdmUtc3RyZWFtLmxhcmtzdWl0ZS5jb20vc3BhY2UvYXBpL2JveC9zdHJlYW0vZG93bmxvYWQvcHJldmlldy9TSmFKYlMydVFvWFl2M3hmQXd6dXNrU0RzQmYvP3ByZXZpZXdfdHlwZT0xNiJ9" data-src="https://internal-api-drive-stream.larksuite.com/space/api/box/stream/download/all/SJaJbS2uQoXYv3xfAwzuskSDsBf/?mount_node_token=doxus4Jz7dPQwx3IndYzUbLKQMg&mount_point=docx_image" data-width="3129" data-height="2159" data-lark-image-uri="drivetoken://SJaJbS2uQoXYv3xfAwzuskSDsBf" data-lark-image-width="3129" data-lark-image-height="2159" data-host-from-cloud="true" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 12px; font-size: 16px; width: 750px;"></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxus0pjLyyuk7FrCLoVa7DNOLe"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h2 class="heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-doxus3Wh07r2I2hgI1HdHA4O8CA"><strong>8. What are some common mistakes when using post-only?</strong></h2><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxus2ZgNN21DOp5SQ87z15j0vb"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusYcyPth7bHb2X1bm9IQQhff"><span style="font-size: 16px;">A frequent error is using post-only when speed is the priority. This order type is designed for traders willing to wait for a fill in exchange for lower fees. If you need to buy or sell immediately, you should use a standard limit order (without post-only) or a market order instead.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxuscBE7I2BoJxQnbcfX0H3IOf"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusdX5OJFJlyWQnwgK5bM2Sze"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Another common mistake is relying on post-only for urgent stop-loss scenarios. During sharp price drops or spikes, a post-only stop order may be automatically canceled or fail to execute immediately if the market price gaps past your limit. This can lead to significantly larger losses than intended.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxus9N8HAOBqg7OaKUTOExjEpo"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h2 class="heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-doxusqjPvCTkYYkeNXdWixIvKvf"><strong>9. In Conclusion</strong></h2><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxuscBHBL2ZvfyRRAgdH7u1Lhg"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusFKwaIsdLYqwik8hOzFzDPd"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Post-only is an order mode designed by MEXC to help traders reduce transaction fees. When using it, ensure your limit price is set at a sufficient distance from the current market price to avoid being flagged for immediate execution, which would trigger an automatic cancellation. For users who prioritize low trading costs and are not in a rush to execute, post-only is a practical and valuable tool to master.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusI35cisRGgWVSRFCU0VRRxf"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-doxusdVLROC5kMmjvvbIgHtrB9c"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Recommended Reading</span></h3><ul start="1" class="list-bullet1"><li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusBCZNPUG2h2a8ZVJWZo63We" data-list="bullet"><div><span style="font-size: 16px;"><a href="https://www.mexc.com/support/article/mexc-futures-limit-order-faqs-318919712778827776">MEXC Futures Limit Order FAQs</a></span></div></li><li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusuVgzUPj1PuIYlW15xE6Amh" data-list="bullet"><div><span style="font-size: 16px;"><a href="https://www.mexc.com/support/article/mexc-futures-market-order-faqs-318921954751756288">MEXC Futures Market Order FAQs</a></span></div></li><li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusE8q6GOS56VQpi3aumn5yz6" data-list="bullet"><div><span style="font-size: 16px;"><a href="https://www.mexc.com/support/article/mexc-futures-chase-limit-order-faqs-318923114392927232">MEXC Futures Chase Limit Order FAQs</a></span></div></li><li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusFL3ih3lOf9k09jJtxk9rtb" data-list="bullet"><div><span style="font-size: 16px;"><a href="https://www.mexc.com/support/article/mexc-futures-trigger-order-faqs-318924677761021952">MEXC Futures Trigger Order FAQs</a></span></div></li><li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusQs9eQ096bmJlhbqT5S9YYd" data-list="bullet"><div><span style="font-size: 16px;"><a href="https://www.mexc.com/support/article/mexc-futures-trailing-stop-order-faqs-318927297691072512">MEXC Futures Trailing Stop Order FAQs</a></span></div></li></ul></div>
MEXC Futures Trailing Stop Order FAQs
<div data-page-id="BQZ3daRKsooNtFxP69BujOIBs6e" data-lark-html-role="root" data-docx-has-block-data="true"><h2 class="heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-doxusyepRKXUD50oFdUyAyvbdtb"><strong>1. What is a trailing stop order?</strong></h2><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusZ9ivl55Fyb27u0MohOuE9b"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusJYZ9cX1xf0BYUEYcgBM7kc"><span style="font-size: 16px;">A trailing stop order is a strategic order that tracks the market price, allowing users to preset an order within a specific price range defined by a percentage or a fixed value relative to the market price during volatility. When the market trend reverses and pulls back, the trailing stop order submits the trader's configured order to the market.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxus796M7FxeF0MBjnIUD7rVFg"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusrhnxXDG6EWGwZ21IMHCBeg"><span style="font-size: 16px;">As the price moves in a favorable direction, the trailing stop order adjusts accordingly. As long as the price continues to move favorably, the trigger price will follow, helping users lock in profits while riding the trend. If the price moves in the opposite direction by a specified percentage, the system automatically submits a market order to reduce or close the position. This helps limit losses and protect gains during unfavorable market movements.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxus1ytrm9QXSNPuItzIQ3kizg"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusugyLovqehKNuekA0n4IHt4"><span style="font-size: 16px;">A key feature that distinguishes a trailing stop order from a standard limit order is that the trigger price never moves in the opposite direction. Once it moves up for a sell order or down for a buy order with the market, it stays at that level even if the market retraces.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxuskeWOMZkvAXB3Dtutfe7A1j"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div style="text-align:center" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxuseSA8eOvjTwig5kpAoS6Vyf"><span style="font-size: 16px;">*BTN-<strong>Start Your Futures Journey</strong>&BTNURL=<a data-lark-is-custom="true" href="https://www.mexc.com/futures/BTC_USDT">https://www.mexc.com/futures/BTC_USDT</a>*</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusNDO09ywCCYdhJtBQCPbyGV"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h2 class="heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-doxusioRB85VQU9aHArGGQxURbe"><strong>2. How is the trigger price for a trailing stop order calculated?</strong></h2><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusbWoGvZfoQ9dxv9JAYKtgpd"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxuscvwxsdsUPtqZwclqZTvnQe"><span style="font-size: 16px;">The calculation of the trigger price depends on the trading direction:</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusiR3APqgykugZpnbAzte0Dh"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-BDPxdzr58o2Fr2xez9YuVGGBskg"><span style="font-size: 16px;">For sell orders (long position): The actual trigger price equals the all-time high price minus the trail variance (price distance), or the highest historical price multiplied by (1 - trail variance percentage).</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusplPzhsQMFtNpX3jCQYaQlh"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Example: If the highest historical price is 50,000 USDT and the trail variance is set to 5%, the trigger price is calculated as 50,000 × (1 − 5%) = 47,500 USDT</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxuseVjGi7ZuaXsIXDlbCjlhdh"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-FtrvdcVAGoBBwExYGkruAEdgsde"><span style="font-size: 16px;">For buy orders (short position): The actual trigger price equals the lowest historical market price plus the trail variance, or the lowest historical price multiplied by (1 + trail variance percentage).</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-GasldNLe2ouyKHxRo91uTOousVg"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Example: If the lowest historical price is 20,000 USDT and the trail variance is 5%, the trigger price is calculated as 20,000 × (1 + 5%) = 21,000 USDT</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusiM6uHX1s0MWapcjm46RLGd"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h2 class="heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-doxusQo42VmR8QPcZGO6DP21kHf"><strong>3. What is the trail variance?</strong></h2><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxuslUdPVZI1mzi4dvFihOibCh"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusY4q77u4mNssJmTldK0Ix8c"><span style="font-size: 16px;">The trail variance is the primary condition used to calculate the actual trigger price. Users can set this using two methods: Percentage or price distance.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusNqHFWX9mUwZ04yVT3rJNBh"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusjLOgldlJq48uLge3Q54JRh"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Percentage: Assuming the highest historical price is 50,000 USDT and the trail variance is set to 5%, Trigger Price = 50,000 × (1 − 5%) = 47,500 USDT</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusZbYZN202zlinqUPHFu2O5g"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusgfZaBzNdaXSWZHRZYIi66c"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Price Distance: Assuming the highest historical price is 50,000 USDT and the trail variance is set to 5,000 USDT, Trigger Price = 50,000 − 5,000 = 47,500 USDT</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusoNAQyiVsZJlNR65fCGcczj"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h2 class="heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-doxustdyECWsmPOg5LB6HKxiY1b"><strong>4. What is the activation price for a trailing stop order?</strong></h2><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxuswveCEvBpymfTt9nTq8v4tb"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxuspO3YZ5XOQxrN4OnKhVREAe"><span style="font-size: 16px;">The activation price is the condition required to activate a trailing stop order. The order becomes active only when the specified price type (last price, fair price, or index price) reaches or exceeds the activation price. The system begins calculating the actual trigger price only after the order has been activated.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusq5DJu0xSuWSeDCgaftNlUb"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusNMIsxKTY42qCUVmY09yqFh"><span style="font-size: 16px;">If no activation price is set, the order will be activated immediately upon placement. Setting an activation price helps users precisely control when the order becomes effective, preventing the order from triggering at unfavorable price levels.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxus6PmidHHj2UtyrXQhkm0Y6e"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h2 class="heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-doxusNYuDqDvvATXeYSH5f6H9Yf"><strong>5. In which trading scenarios are trailing stop orders applicable?</strong></h2><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxus3U9WoAzd6MH7uABqOroWff"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxus72wxqTVHxXZvduyrl7qFoh"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Trailing stop orders are primarily suitable for the following trading scenarios:</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusRQMUyBLFKCgPi1IPoAhh1g"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusWrh4zTQhXm8YLRjBkd6Aph"><span style="font-size: 16px;">1) Buying on a Rebound: When a user anticipates that the market will continue to fall but expects a rebound at a certain level, they can set a trailing stop order to automatically buy once the rebound reaches a specific magnitude. Example: Current BTC price is 39,000 USDT. The user predicts the price may drop to 37,000 USDT before rebounding and wishes to buy when the rebound reaches 1%. They can set a buy trailing stop order with an Activation Price of 37,000 USDT and a trail variance of 1%.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusakUyfUBa57qVietM4zntKe"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxuscfpXfiKFpvZgrMuQ0l6USf"><span style="font-size: 16px;">2) Selling on a Pullback: When a user anticipates that the market will continue to rise but expects a pullback after reaching a certain peak, they can set a trailing stop order to automatically sell once the pullback reaches a specific magnitude. Example: Current BTC price is 40,000 USDT. The user predicts the price may rise to 42,000 USDT before falling and wishes to sell when the drop reaches 1%. They can set a sell trailing stop order with an activation price of 42,000 USDT and a trailing stop distance of 1%.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusFr5Km7jyBOy1pgUag51Uyg"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusIee55Gbf4rdodOcU7s0EXd"><span style="font-size: 16px;">3) Locking in Profits: When the price of a held position continues to rise, a trailing stop order helps users automatically lock in profits, ensuring they do not miss the optimal exit opportunity if the price reverses.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusjVonGxmk1Jlhmx7u9gFUed"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusfhcT9YLDHfVH2iXwjYKOlg"><span style="font-size: 16px;">4) Limiting Losses: During a market decline, trailing stop orders can be used to protect capital and prevent losses from expanding due to sharp price corrections.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusSp6unfBNn47X9CmteneCgb"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h2 class="heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-doxusJN05zviHS7CpXVa63Pwyyf"><strong>6. What are the pros and cons of trailing stop orders?</strong></h2><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusZEDosFRlGBJzoQc3n0xSmc"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusFozK7uqEiL44Couh24Jjwh"><span style="font-size: 16px;">The primary advantages of trailing stop orders lie in the controllability of the profit model and the replicability of the trading strategy. They enable traders to dynamically adjust the trigger price during volatile market conditions, allowing them to maximize profits in favorable trends while effectively controlling losses in unfavorable ones.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusE1pI0LKgnjsTbmiaegaX8g"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxus9Hy2EUPJGy87JpVHXzKESb"><span style="font-size: 16px;">The main disadvantage is that due to the high volatility of the cryptocurrency market, setting the appropriate trail variance can be challenging. If set too tight, normal market fluctuations may trigger the order prematurely, causing you to exit the position too early and miss out on further potential profits. If set too wide, the order may fail to trigger in time during a reversal, resulting in missed opportunities to lock in profits or limit losses.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxuslffAu10p46qTeAVSLlZJ4c"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h2 class="heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-doxusc5eQyzmgnxRDlXejHE8a6c"><strong>7. How to set up a trailing stop order on MEXC?</strong></h2><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusGyb2SETeNGJlrpJXiy4Lse"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxuscNC5movyz8AnzKs9CsurBe"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Web: Navigate to the <a data-lark-is-custom="true" href="https://www.mexc.com/futures/BTC_USDT">Futures trading page</a>, select <strong>Trailing Stop</strong>, enter the <strong>Trail Variance</strong> and <strong>Quantity</strong>, set the <strong>Activation Price</strong>, and then click <strong>Open Long</strong> or <strong>Open Short</strong>.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-HgUqdFGZooOG1yxl9IFu8D3xsqe"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusftroOFtDKBALfXzOQlXyXf"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Once set, you can view the configured orders in the <strong>Open Orders</strong> → <strong>Trailing Stop</strong> list, and modify or Cancel them at any time.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusTUxmBt2H69QIYD0XisJdah"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div style="text-align:center" data-type="image" data-ace-gallery-json="{"items":[{"uuid":"d68b0c6b-477e-4782-b329-0f8442224120","height":1412,"width":2938,"currHeight":1412,"currWidth":2938,"natrualHeight":1412,"natrualWidth":2938,"pluginName":"imageUpload","scale":1,"src":"https%3A%2F%2Finternal-api-drive-stream.larksuite.com%2Fspace%2Fapi%2Fbox%2Fstream%2Fdownload%2Fpreview%2FDSFfbv6SKoH5ESxhinUuCEZusNY%2F%3Fpreview_type%3D16","file_token":"DSFfbv6SKoH5ESxhinUuCEZusNY","image_type":"image/png","size":983242,"comments":[]}]}" class="image-uploaded gallery old-record-id-doxusK7agC6q6OxufHk39NETIye"><img src="https://mexc-rainbown-activityimages.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com/banner/F202603061719375730vuGFVOWS6qOT4.png" data-single-block="true" data-snapshot="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" data-suite="eyJmaWxlVG9rZW4iOiJEU0ZmYnY2U0tvSDVFU3hoaW5VdUNFWnVzTlkiLCJvYmpUeXBlIjoiZG9jeCIsIm9ialRva2VuIjoiZG94dXNLN2FnQzZxNk94dWZIazM5TkVUSXllIiwib3JpZ2luU3JjIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9pbnRlcm5hbC1hcGktZHJpdmUtc3RyZWFtLmxhcmtzdWl0ZS5jb20vc3BhY2UvYXBpL2JveC9zdHJlYW0vZG93bmxvYWQvcHJldmlldy9EU0ZmYnY2U0tvSDVFU3hoaW5VdUNFWnVzTlkvP3ByZXZpZXdfdHlwZT0xNiJ9" data-src="https://internal-api-drive-stream.larksuite.com/space/api/box/stream/download/all/DSFfbv6SKoH5ESxhinUuCEZusNY/?mount_node_token=doxusK7agC6q6OxufHk39NETIye&mount_point=docx_image" data-width="2938" data-height="1412" data-lark-image-uri="drivetoken://DSFfbv6SKoH5ESxhinUuCEZusNY" data-lark-image-width="2938" data-lark-image-height="1412" data-host-from-cloud="true" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 12px; font-size: 16px; width: 750px;"></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusSt6mkA3MUHIsIXulze9Ahh"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxus6R19crWymMmGTBvACKhW6d"><span style="font-size: 16px;">App: Navigate to the Futures trading page, select <strong>Trailing Stop</strong>, enter the <strong>Ratio </strong>and <strong>Quantity</strong>, set the <strong>Activation Price</strong>, and then click <strong>Open Long</strong> or <strong>Open Short</strong>.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusX2ivMUmbkr0u0xM7kRwBVh"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusm3XE7cXJMtX1Y8ewfcsQ8g"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Once set, you can view the configured orders in the <strong>Open Orders</strong> → <strong>Trailing Stop</strong> list, and modify or Cancel them at any time.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusBsySf16UOGSuEo3KypPWVg"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div style="text-align:center" data-type="image" data-ace-gallery-json="{"items":[{"uuid":"3836ba17-9db5-4cff-ab8d-e6c16177fc2d","height":2166,"width":3129,"currHeight":2166,"currWidth":3129,"natrualHeight":2166,"natrualWidth":3129,"pluginName":"imageUpload","scale":1,"src":"https%3A%2F%2Finternal-api-drive-stream.larksuite.com%2Fspace%2Fapi%2Fbox%2Fstream%2Fdownload%2Fpreview%2FCEb7btiU8opEZ9xcDxuuij5Ussc%2F%3Fpreview_type%3D16","file_token":"CEb7btiU8opEZ9xcDxuuij5Ussc","image_type":"image/png","size":1769802,"comments":[]}]}" class="image-uploaded gallery old-record-id-doxusTUxFWKD3jaxsdVwp2CAPYb"><img src="https://mexc-rainbown-activityimages.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com/banner/F202603061719380528yrroxd8VA9fsk.png" data-single-block="true" data-snapshot="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" data-suite="eyJmaWxlVG9rZW4iOiJDRWI3YnRpVThvcEVaOXhjRHh1dWlqNVVzc2MiLCJvYmpUeXBlIjoiZG9jeCIsIm9ialRva2VuIjoiZG94dXNUVXhGV0tEM2pheHNkVndwMkNBUFliIiwib3JpZ2luU3JjIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9pbnRlcm5hbC1hcGktZHJpdmUtc3RyZWFtLmxhcmtzdWl0ZS5jb20vc3BhY2UvYXBpL2JveC9zdHJlYW0vZG93bmxvYWQvcHJldmlldy9DRWI3YnRpVThvcEVaOXhjRHh1dWlqNVVzc2MvP3ByZXZpZXdfdHlwZT0xNiJ9" data-src="https://internal-api-drive-stream.larksuite.com/space/api/box/stream/download/all/CEb7btiU8opEZ9xcDxuuij5Ussc/?mount_node_token=doxusTUxFWKD3jaxsdVwp2CAPYb&mount_point=docx_image" data-width="3129" data-height="2166" data-lark-image-uri="drivetoken://CEb7btiU8opEZ9xcDxuuij5Ussc" data-lark-image-width="3129" data-lark-image-height="2166" data-host-from-cloud="true" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 12px; font-size: 16px; width: 750px;"></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusccijlo1iaThKLkSOaCMknc"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h2 class="heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-doxusTvrKqFbKtu08Ge5Xc7Nwse"><strong>8. How to view and edit existing trailing stop orders?</strong></h2><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusfs7vhvDIFGSOuKvvECP5yh"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusMkIyM4vOfctCm9VKsbzc7c"><span style="font-size: 16px;">On the MEXC official website and app, you can view all currently submitted trailing stop orders in the <strong>Open Orders</strong> list by switching the order type filter to <strong>Trailing Stop</strong>.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusmKUUNNICd0yn8A64V0d4Jd"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusqA9Bke8RL3fzIef9RrcESe"><span style="font-size: 16px;">For trailing stop orders with the status Pending Trigger, you can click the edit icon to modify them. Please note that orders with the status Active (currently tracking market movements) cannot be edited temporarily.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusvddUe4vYtf4aG0jBwCLXwe"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusuCGHzLpy5O2HxmXUv6IU4g"><span style="font-size: 16px;">To cancel a trailing stop order, click the delete icon on the Trailing Stop page to cancel a single order, or click the<strong> Cancel All</strong> button to revoke all trailing stop orders at once.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusvs02KnjtbhlAOkeEKGKhyd"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div style="text-align:center" data-type="image" data-ace-gallery-json="{"items":[{"uuid":"d5f751e4-5b5a-428a-9c8e-17a609f98b1a","height":306,"width":2316,"currHeight":306,"currWidth":2316,"natrualHeight":306,"natrualWidth":2316,"pluginName":"imageUpload","scale":1,"src":"https%3A%2F%2Finternal-api-drive-stream.larksuite.com%2Fspace%2Fapi%2Fbox%2Fstream%2Fdownload%2Fpreview%2FT4kwbuZ5EoPEmfx3VAyuufRLsTe%2F%3Fpreview_type%3D16","file_token":"T4kwbuZ5EoPEmfx3VAyuufRLsTe","image_type":"image/png","size":119867,"comments":[]}]}" class="image-uploaded gallery old-record-id-doxustjgTE5LJgGa6jVOkaPcodd"><img src="https://mexc-rainbown-activityimages.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com/banner/F20260306171936965wxmItvwpHAVutF.png" data-single-block="true" data-snapshot="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" data-suite="eyJmaWxlVG9rZW4iOiJUNGt3YnVaNUVvUEVtZngzVkF5dXVmUkxzVGUiLCJvYmpUeXBlIjoiZG9jeCIsIm9ialRva2VuIjoiZG94dXN0amdURTVMSmdHYTZqVk9rYVBjb2RkIiwib3JpZ2luU3JjIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9pbnRlcm5hbC1hcGktZHJpdmUtc3RyZWFtLmxhcmtzdWl0ZS5jb20vc3BhY2UvYXBpL2JveC9zdHJlYW0vZG93bmxvYWQvcHJldmlldy9UNGt3YnVaNUVvUEVtZngzVkF5dXVmUkxzVGUvP3ByZXZpZXdfdHlwZT0xNiJ9" data-src="https://internal-api-drive-stream.larksuite.com/space/api/box/stream/download/all/T4kwbuZ5EoPEmfx3VAyuufRLsTe/?mount_node_token=doxustjgTE5LJgGa6jVOkaPcodd&mount_point=docx_image" data-width="2316" data-height="306" data-lark-image-uri="drivetoken://T4kwbuZ5EoPEmfx3VAyuufRLsTe" data-lark-image-width="2316" data-lark-image-height="306" data-host-from-cloud="true" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 12px; font-size: 16px; width: 750px;"></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusFqybAamLeGGaiHwa58F1Ah"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-doxusL4Wo775ONRmTINYQ3T9chf"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Recommended Reading</span></h3><ul start="1" class="list-bullet1"><li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-OmqSdEzZdonJZkxU8EQudkhWssb" data-list="bullet"><div><span style="font-size: 16px;"><a href="https://www.mexc.com/support/article/mexc-futures-limit-order-faqs-318919712778827776">MEXC Futures Limit Order FAQs</a></span></div></li><li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-G7Gddg4DcoaTEwx9zxyu5UUoskg" data-list="bullet"><div><span style="font-size: 16px;"><a href="https://www.mexc.com/support/article/mexc-futures-market-order-faqs-318921954751756288">MEXC Futures Chase Limit Order FAQs</a></span></div></li><li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusHl9iGh56iZEqrGYcMoKfU2" data-list="bullet"><div><span style="font-size: 16px;"><a href="https://www.mexc.com/support/article/mexc-futures-chase-limit-order-faqs-318923114392927232">MEXC Futures Market Order FAQs</a></span></div></li><li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusxhP9AUz8RiAykaNxOwosqf" data-list="bullet"><div><span style="font-size: 16px;"><a href="https://www.mexc.com/support/article/mexc-futures-trigger-order-faqs-318924677761021952">MEXC Futures Trigger Order FAQs</a></span></div></li><li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusMf0kc2TdinLl3CuXa5frrd" data-list="bullet"><div><span style="font-size: 16px;"><a href="https://www.mexc.com/support/article/mexc-futures-post-only-faqs-318928276943616000">MEXC Futures Post-Only FAQs</a></span></div></li><li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusJOGV6Nd3dChm2WLK2LJ28e" data-list="bullet"><div><a href="https://www.mexc.com/support/article/faq-on-index-price-fair-price-and-last-price-7950960183961" data-lark-is-custom="true" style="font-size: 16px;">FAQ on Index Price, Fair Price, and Last Price</a></div></li></ul></div>
Time in Force (TIF) for Futures Trading: A Complete Guide
<div data-page-id="Fw5rdbnwQoBSe0xHvs1udT3Dslc" data-lark-html-role="root" data-docx-has-block-data="true"><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxuszSFbTFIg1E0FF33KDsNQSb"><span style="font-size: 16px;">In cryptocurrency futures trading, some users may encounter situations where an order is automatically canceled after being placed. In most cases, this is related to Time in Force (TIF) settings. This guide provides a comprehensive explanation of Time in Force in Futures trading, helping you understand how different TIF options work and how to use them effectively to improve execution efficiency.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusfA85bHjp9eauq9GgTW1L1c"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h2 class="heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-GkCtd6KngoGKjnxb68yuSMJQsUD"><strong>1. What Is Time in Force (TIF) in Futures Trading?</strong></h2><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusVvNqOTXvQPa9sJH7Qs1BEZ"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-VzspdetIdowxR4xRmogupjceswf"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Time in Force (TIF) defines the period during which an order remains active before it is executed or automatically canceled. Simply put, it determines how long your order can remain "active" in the order book.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusxD8ZzLeOZClvfe8k0J3jSe"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusYvksp2dxtI2EUnehSrSY5g"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Understanding TIF is essential because choosing the right setting can significantly improve order execution, help you avoid missing ideal entry opportunities, and better manage risk exposure by preventing orders from being triggered unexpectedly during periods of high market volatility.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-SgZidL6QpogJMlxvS9Uu9ikUst7"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-XPCSdJWlzoTvx0x5U0dutw50sqh"><span style="font-size: 16px;">On the MEXC Futures trading platform, there are six order types available: limit, market, chase limit, trigger, trailing stop, and post only orders. Among these, limit orders, market orders, and trigger orders support Time in Force settings.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusrQboENRMOsVa81J129OJKg"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div style="text-align:center" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxus9mFwz9e2WB8pYsqJFVimsf"><span style="font-size: 16px;">*BTN-<strong>Trade Futures</strong>&BTNURL=<a data-lark-is-custom="true" href="https://www.mexc.com/futures/BTC_USDT">https://www.mexc.com/futures/BTC_USDT</a>*</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxus4ATHGHuNbxDFK5HjNoAIYc"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h2 class="heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-YeAtdoTKioFwHoxtNZEuxIyYsdb"><strong>2. Time in Force Options by Order Type</strong></h2><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusNfwpYo9Nh1Ky75MEcrvSTf"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-YRuAd9rTpoCrB7x3uFkusCpusee"><span style="font-size: 16px;">2.1 Time in Force for Limit Orders</span></h3><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusrG6nqvoQpWZvbT1tB8Atbd"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Ve1ZdT0nCorbirxCFRvu5uQXsUg"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Limit orders are the most commonly used order type in Futures trading. MEXC offers three Time in Force options for limit orders:</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Wl5SdPbFEo0mIoxQzyruMAMusvg"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-LGAkdW61SoYyiJx6w1JuCxTCs2e"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>GTC (Good-</strong><strong>Till-</strong><strong>Canceled)</strong></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusPuRJZeEAdTM59GvVvRLdtg"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Ybt5dLWNsoMdrMxRkbTuhSHusDg"><span style="font-size: 16px;">A GTC order remains active until it is fully filled or manually canceled by the user. The system will not cancel the order due to time constraints. This option is suitable for traders who are not in a rush to enter a position and are willing to wait for their target price. It is commonly used in swing trading strategies or passive order placement.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxuskkOz226Lof23lQOBcbF1ic"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-LQ12dA8CEoP2vnx25rcublSDsEc"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Example: If the current BTC price is 100,000 USDT and you believe 90,000 USDT is an ideal entry price, you can place a GTC limit buy order at 90,000 USDT. Even if the price does not reach this level immediately, the order will remain active until it is filled or canceled.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusd5BRMOj7O6Ms0uBAVsYHhg"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-H1GKdx9u5oatLnx80MbuadYrszb"><strong style="font-size: 16px;">IOC (Immediate-Or-Cancel)</strong></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusbcI3hP8AsNjYGzDoJeWA2d"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-BeAydV1i9o62hgxloyduGkwisDg"><span style="font-size: 16px;">An IOC order requires the system to attempt immediate execution at the specified price. Any portion that can be filled immediately will be executed, while the unfilled portion will be automatically canceled.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusYrvSxDZm0kbwJj313z6J3c"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-YKnSd7fLmoo9RlxXGBMuYKNnsCb"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Example: You place an order to buy 10 cont. Of BTCUSD at $91,000, but only 6 cont. are available at that price. With IOC, the system will immediately fill the 6 cont. and cancel the remaining 4 cont. This option is suitable for high-frequency trading or large orders where partial immediate execution is acceptable.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxush9e10DTp5BzRFIKbU6T0zc"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-DsY8d2QqLoEIWex1ZoMu0CDFs2f"><strong style="font-size: 16px;">FOK (Fill-Or-Kill)</strong></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxus9YaMMEq7CneCbgWwk4nFme"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-JlT6dufTQoHg9jxVDtiuFJGfsmc"><span style="font-size: 16px;">An FOK order must be filled in its entirety immediately. If the market does not have sufficient depth to fill the full order at once, the entire order will be canceled without any execution.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusAQz0FnqqSLCj283DWuJJiS"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Vtm1dnsgUoMrQbxPO16uti41sUb"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Example: You attempt to buy 10 cont. of BTCUSD Futures at $91,000, but only 8 cont. are available. Since the full quantity cannot be filled, the system will cancel the entire order. This option is ideal for large trades, arbitrage, or hedging strategies where execution certainty and price consistency are critical.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxus1pO2GefQjMTIRqTk5NInyh"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-E1xldjLWhojRLZxXcFYuWGX7sZb"><span style="font-size: 16px;">2.2 Time in Force for Market Orders</span></h3><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusSwOurXMfgkkD3oFN6wmk1g"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-CWiZdTdoPoMxStxmBUpuL0R1syb"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Market orders prioritize fast execution but may be subject to slippage during volatile market conditions. To balance execution speed and price control, MEXC provides Market-to-Limit (MTL) orders.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusfneCEvO0NehwGLhx92sq6g"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Zqgad7I8xozlQ1xsbqjuIcAGs8g"><span style="font-size: 16px;">An MTL order is first submitted as a market order and executes immediately at the best available price. If the order is only partially filled, the remaining portion is automatically converted into a limit order at the average execution price and placed in the order book.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxus9no5PuH79W7BfeNog9bPec"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-FzMidsVgeoexj3x5NfsutKnksMh"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Example: If the BTC market price is $91,000 and you place an MTL order for 10 cont. of BTCUSD, the system may immediately fill 7 cont. at market price. The remaining 3 cont. will then be placed as a limit order at $91,000, waiting for further execution. This mechanism helps reduce the risk of the entire order being executed at unfavorable prices during sharp market movements.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusNvRHHSGIgtyfH1e4wUQmNc"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-HxiEd2MLgo4GxJxvM1BuZFXNsXA"><span style="font-size: 16px;">2.3 Time in Force for Trigger Orders</span></h3><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusEhAMatpNEGTYKpeMPnxtWe"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-WBdkdYFxCoY7TQxW0J4u4fuFsYf"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Trigger orders are conditional orders that are submitted only when a predefined price condition is met. MEXC offers three validity time options for trigger orders:</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusPAv0V35EgsZUnoCmEPVKRc"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><ul start="1" class="list-bullet1"><li style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-GK8ldy9mDo5CHvxbykEuIi93shh" data-list="bullet"><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">24-hour: Suitable for short-term traders tracking intraday price movements and breakout opportunities.</span></div></li><li style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-FSqrdtoIcow5KzxucF1uF93jszc" data-list="bullet"><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">7-day: Ideal for swing trading or event-driven strategies, such as positioning ahead of major economic announcements.</span></div></li><li style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-GZJ5dWXMxoFOA7x4D7Zup5XxsZc" data-list="bullet"><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">Long-term: Designed for trend-following strategies or gradual position building. Orders remain valid until triggered or manually canceled.</span></div></li></ul><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxustk60jUThqK2vobELwmvBgg"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-YI4tdciNxokNZSx4mBpuOCi4sxb"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Note that trigger orders are submitted as market or limit orders only after the trigger condition is met. Setting an appropriate validity period helps prevent forgotten orders from being triggered unexpectedly.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxus3A48PfwO7gyPo40WTnyQAf"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-R8Nod4ZABoLzIcx4Lv7udDKNsr6"><span style="font-size: 16px;">2.4 How to Set Time in Force</span></h3><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusKpNEDEKt1qBrLaBX0D67Tg"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-LAr4d4g8YoTCCSxSweduv92Gsde"><span style="font-size: 16px;">On the MEXC <a data-lark-is-custom="true" href="https://www.mexc.com/futures/BTC_USDT">Futures trading</a> page, select your desired order type (Limit, Market, or Trigger) in the order placement panel. The Time in Force options can be found above the <strong>Open Long</strong> and <strong>Open Short</strong> buttons, where you can choose the setting that best fits your trading strategy.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxuslxClI8KK5fcLPjhOIbtzwe"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div style="text-align:center" data-type="image" data-ace-gallery-json="{"items":[{"uuid":"e6768e5d-73c1-49a3-8df5-250cde5853d0","height":1460,"width":2932,"currHeight":1460,"currWidth":2932,"natrualHeight":1460,"natrualWidth":2932,"pluginName":"imageUpload","scale":1,"src":"https%3A%2F%2Finternal-api-drive-stream.larksuite.com%2Fspace%2Fapi%2Fbox%2Fstream%2Fdownload%2Fpreview%2FYLZybcn3ooGT4JxGXaduhYMXs0b%2F%3Fpreview_type%3D16","file_token":"YLZybcn3ooGT4JxGXaduhYMXs0b","image_type":"image/png","size":669199,"comments":[]}]}" class="image-uploaded gallery old-record-id-doxusxUW7VlcINNEeg4G1bCD1Cg"><img src="https://mexc-rainbown-activityimages.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com/banner/F20260216124744005SRlenzboi8Mc8f.png" data-single-block="true" data-snapshot="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" data-suite="eyJmaWxlVG9rZW4iOiJZTFp5YmNuM29vR1Q0SnhHWGFkdWhZTVhzMGIiLCJvYmpUeXBlIjoiZG9jeCIsIm9ialRva2VuIjoiZG94dXN4VVc3VmxjSU5ORWVnNEcxYkNEMUNnIiwib3JpZ2luU3JjIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9pbnRlcm5hbC1hcGktZHJpdmUtc3RyZWFtLmxhcmtzdWl0ZS5jb20vc3BhY2UvYXBpL2JveC9zdHJlYW0vZG93bmxvYWQvcHJldmlldy9ZTFp5YmNuM29vR1Q0SnhHWGFkdWhZTVhzMGIvP3ByZXZpZXdfdHlwZT0xNiJ9" data-src="https://internal-api-drive-stream.larksuite.com/space/api/box/stream/download/all/YLZybcn3ooGT4JxGXaduhYMXs0b/?mount_node_token=doxusxUW7VlcINNEeg4G1bCD1Cg&mount_point=docx_image" data-width="2932" data-height="1460" data-lark-image-uri="drivetoken://YLZybcn3ooGT4JxGXaduhYMXs0b" data-lark-image-width="2932" data-lark-image-height="1460" data-host-from-cloud="true" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 12px; font-size: 16px; width: 750px;"></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusFuYyEhDaLGsfjFjeA1yuLo"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h2 class="heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-DCZodS7GDot9rsxECQQustAUsbh"><strong>3. Why Time in Force Matters</strong></h2><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusKPZ3wlAv4fXyy7vJcOuHld"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-FO1JdUyNeoZg1wxmqybuuB2lsZd"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Setting Time in Force correctly is critical for Futures traders for several reasons:</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-OQnjdrHNPowkfRxpdwoualIbsFh"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><ul start="1" class="list-bullet1"><li style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-VD1wd2nBmotnqPxs4UdulCnus6d" data-list="bullet"><div><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Improved execution efficiency</strong>: Ensures your order remains active within your intended time window, reducing missed opportunities.</span></div></li><li style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Y2e7dezUsoVqLBxSTEzu6d16sFb" data-list="bullet"><div><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Avoid forgotten orders</strong>: Shorter validity periods such as 24 hours or 7 days help prevent outdated orders from being filled after market reversals.</span></div></li><li style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-IqA7dN2Eeo17m8x4s55uAGQXsmd" data-list="bullet"><div><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Precise strategy execution</strong>: Options like GTC, IOC, and FOK support different risk management needs, whether you prioritize immediacy or full execution.</span></div></li><li style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-HiqjdNEV3ooPVrx59PvutTaFsTd" data-list="bullet"><div><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Better risk control</strong>: Prevents orders from remaining in the market too long, reducing the risk of unintended fills during extreme volatility.</span></div></li></ul><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusbfmUVJky8x7QI5jOIp4JKd"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-KxQudpu0togEWaxL088uwIxcsMb"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Suggested configurations by trading style:</span></div><ul start="1" class="list-bullet1"><li style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-NbcPdyJC4obqOlxVYWCuWhPBspc" data-list="bullet"><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">Day traders: IOC or 24-hour trigger orders</span></div></li><li style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-BDRKdZK2RoTOMTxtJU4urmXZs3e" data-list="bullet"><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">Swing traders: GTC or 7-day trigger orders</span></div></li><li style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-ZMZsdmUpCoJFLzx4K89uXSKSs7c" data-list="bullet"><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">Market-making and arbitrage: FOK combined with post only orders</span></div></li><li style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-PLFQd0kG5oIlEoxIlF8uhW8QsHd" data-list="bullet"><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">Trend followers: Long-term trigger orders or trailing stop strategies</span></div></li></ul><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusLeG1tUm2HyVPsRSIaFwEDe"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h2 class="heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-W0vCdDkHkovFWZx77vcuPxzqsYd"><strong>4. Time in Force FAQ</strong></h2><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusfFeB0NovyR4sqKv70mDhle"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-T3HTdPWW7osCTyxm0UxuzYA9sY3"><span style="font-size: 16px;">4.1 What does GTC mean?</span></h3><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusqA3zX2z6eO1OahCwISDfed"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Hd9jdTfUZoP8qsxwOpzu81Wqskd"><span style="font-size: 16px;">GTC (Good-Till-Canceled) means the order remains active until it is fully filled or manually canceled. It will not be automatically canceled due to time expiration.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-RFNCd17bXoRAjZxCzXCuINmksOf"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-MoAZdOeuFoJ6btxulZ4ubTJis3c"><span style="font-size: 16px;">4.2 What is the difference between IOC and FOK?</span></h3><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxus4VWGQBGo9vXImRxAT49XEf"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-DXIadUgNQoR77vxOggBuY5nIsIh"><span style="font-size: 16px;">IOC allows partial execution, with any unfilled portion canceled immediately. FOK requires the entire order to be filled at once; otherwise, the entire order is canceled.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusz5Q5v7wXXBL9qMZKoMpvqc"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-KMujdCrdGoKkIhx0Pl1uyL2rsfh"><span style="font-size: 16px;">4.3 Why was my Futures order automatically canceled?</span></h3><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusmO3tdfq1bDsPUE6gCpD7Yc"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-FMVYd7FC4oY2nPxYqI7uJ6V6sIb"><span style="font-size: 16px;">The most common reason is an unsuitable Time in Force setting. If you use IOC or FOK and the market depth cannot meet the execution conditions, the order will be canceled. Trigger orders may also be canceled if their validity period expires.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusSJn7mgs3uhBNpw06Z7UESC"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-PmQ0dDvWHoVTCAxj51Hurhddsxg"><span style="font-size: 16px;">4.4 When should I use an MTL order?</span></h3><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusCkdJaMUoA17ne7dhe22wnf"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-SkWRdpuifoVb4rxCnsmuYH72s3e"><span style="font-size: 16px;">MTL is ideal when you want fast execution but also want to limit slippage during volatile conditions. It combines the speed of market orders with the price protection of limit orders.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusgahWlwX86GOoJjLxvoS7Oh"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h3 class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-Q5ymd57eCoc0Lixn8g6uVNIUsHg"><span style="font-size: 16px;">4.5 Do trailing stop orders and post only orders support Time in Force?</span></h3><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusISkLweT8TZmgtdNe7vJ9Kb"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-TWqMdO5hxoz5PoxeK4ZuPhjpscd"><span style="font-size: 16px;">No. Trailing stop orders and post only orders do not support Time in Force settings on MEXC. However, they remain important tools: trailing stops are used for dynamic profit-taking and risk management, while post only orders ensure liquidity provision and potential maker fee benefits.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-XRthdK6w1o2bMQxRoTeuVlkKsXg"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><h2 class="heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-HIGSdmnenoIOivx6dg8uNgoKsT8"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Recommended Reading:</span></h2><ul start="1" class="list-bullet1"><li style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-ZLS7dKoBDoKl2KxJXyBuFlH8sWb" data-list="bullet"><div><span style="font-size: 16px;"><a href="https://www.mexc.com/support/article/mexc-app-navigation-305429821797449728">MEXC App Navigation: Complete Guide</a></span></div></li><li style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-SLM1dxM4fokv8wxeDJSulfkrsBc" data-list="bullet"><div><span style="font-size: 16px;"><a href="https://www.mexc.com/support/article/how-to-trade-futures-on-the-mexc-app-305421274812529664">How to Trade Futures on the MEXC App</a></span></div></li><li style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-SWFjd3jMxo1REBxcUQsuIFgXsmc" data-list="bullet"><div><span style="font-size: 16px;"><a href="https://www.mexc.com/support/article/how-to-trade-futures-on-mexc-web-305423980641926144">How to Trade Futures on MEXC Web</a></span></div></li><li style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-GdvMdMKdNoADAXxzkM8uBZS0s5d" data-list="bullet"><div><span style="font-size: 16px;"><a href="https://www.mexc.com/support/article/futures-trading-faq-305425827477864448">Futures Trading FAQ: A Complete Beginner's Guide</a></span></div></li><li style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-VvA9dCjTqoREStx4SHSuSTZusdb" data-list="bullet"><div><span style="font-size: 16px;"><a href="https://www.mexc.com/support/article/mexc-futures-funding-rate-305432020820705280">MEXC Futures Funding Rate: Calculation Methods and How to View Funding Rates</a></span></div></li><li style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-JqQ7dTqH4oxIzBxAZmmuOgegsZd" data-list="bullet"><div><span style="font-size: 16px;"><a href="https://www.mexc.com/support/article/faq-on-index-price-fair-price-and-last-price-7950960183961">Index Price, Fair Price, and Last Price Explained</a></span></div></li></ul><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-WWJLddyFWoGhs8x4mADu3SCqsNh"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div></div>