What is a stop-limit order: trigger price, limit price and non-fill risk
Quick answer
What this page helps you decide
For stop-limit order, confirm the entry path and prerequisites first, then review fees, limits, risk checks and the follow-up verification step.
- Confirm wallet readiness
- Review order type and fee impact
- Check balances and trade history afterward
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Definition and role
A stop-limit order has two pieces. The stop or trigger price decides when the order becomes active. The limit price decides the boundary for the limit order that gets posted after activation.
That means a stop-limit order is not a guaranteed exit or guaranteed entry. The trigger can fire while the resulting limit order still does not fill.
Why it matters
- The trigger condition and the executable limit price solve different problems.
- If the limit price is too tight in fast movement, the order can remain open.
- Stop-limit can support a risk plan, but it still needs post-trigger review.
- A market stop and a stop-limit order behave differently when price moves quickly.
Checks before you continue
- Write down why the trigger price and limit price are different.
- Check whether the pair has enough depth around the intended limit price.
- After activation, confirm whether the order filled, partially filled or stayed open.
- Review the Market vs Limit vs Stop guide before using it with larger size.
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Facts checked on 2026-07-04.