What is an “Safety Order”

A Safety Order is a risk-management tool used by AI agents (and traders) to average down an entry price when the market moves against an open position.

🔍 How It Works

  1. Select the Asset Choose the cryptocurrency or asset you wish to trade.

  2. Enter Your Position Open a buy (long) or sell (short) position based on your strategy.

  3. Set the Safety Order Level Define the price at which the safety order should trigger—

    • For a buy safety order, set below the current market price.

    • For a sell safety order, set above the current market price.

  4. Define the Safety Order Size Choose how much additional quantity to buy (or sell) when triggered. • You can scale order sizes to more aggressively average down.

  5. Confirm the Order Review your safety order price levels and sizes, then submit.


⚠️ Key Considerations

  • Averages Down Cost: Lowers your average entry price, so a smaller reversal is needed to break even.

  • Increased Exposure: Adds to your position size, which can magnify losses if the market keeps moving against you.

  • Use Judiciously: Align with your risk tolerance and overall strategy; consider backtesting first.

Reminder: All trading involves risk. Only trade with funds you can afford to lose.

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