What is Sell Stop?
A sell order placed below the current price: you sell into the move when price breaks down.
Animation · Sell Stop
Learn “Sell Stop” in an animated lesson
- Forex: Pending Orders & RiskThe Four Pending Orders: Review
Put all four pending orders into one 2×2 matrix (above/below × buy/sell) and see the differences at a glance.
- Forex: Pending Orders & RiskSell Stop: Selling the Breakdown
A sell order placed below the current price: it automatically sells when the price breaks down through support.
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See how “Sell Stop” works for yourself with an animation you can drag and play.
Go to “The Four Pending Orders: Review”