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Steps to Place a Market Order
- Open the Order Entry panel.
- Make sure the account you want to trade is selected at the top.
- Choose Simple or Bracket mode depending on your strategy.
- Under Order Type, select Market.
- Enter your Quantity (number of contracts).
- Optional:
- If using Bracket mode, set Target Ticks and Stop Ticks.
- Choose your order Duration (usually Day).
- Click BUY to go long or SELL to go short.
Your trade will be executed immediately at the current market price.
One-Click Market Orders
If 1-Click is enabled:
- Your order is submitted instantly without confirmation.
- Be sure your settings are correct before clicking BUY or SELL.
Important Notes
- Market orders prioritize execution over price.
- Price may change slightly in fast markets.
- Always confirm quantity before submitting.
- Use Brackets to manage risk automatically.
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