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Stop loss settings

Use these settings to define when a futures position is stopped.

LabelConfig ParameterDefault ValueDetailed Description
Stop limitSTOP_LIMIT999999Sets the threshold for triggering a sell or close order to minimize losses. It represents the Return on Equity (ROE) below break-even.

Use this to control potential losses.
SL disable buySL_DISABLE_BUYfalseWhen enabled, this prevents placing new buy orders once the stop limit is reached. It avoids entering new positions after a significant market movement.
SL disable sellSL_DISABLE_SELLfalseDisables placing new sell orders for a short position once the stop limit is reached. This avoids further selling at potentially unfavorable prices in volatile markets.
Buy stopSTOP_BUY0Places a stop market order a specified percentage below the entry price, for Bitmex markets. Setting the value to 0 disables this feature.
Sell stopSTOP_SELL0Places a stop market order a specified percentage above the entry price for sell orders, for Bitmex only.