How to Place an Order Manually

This guide walks you through the process of placing manual orders on the Bitsgap platform. You’ll learn how to use leverage, select trading pairs, and place market or limit orders for efficient trading.

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How to Place an Order

Step 1: Navigate to the Trading Tab:

Log in to your Bitsgap account.
Click on the "Trading" tab located on the top menu.

Step 2: Select Your Exchange and Pair:

Choose the connected exchange you wish to trade on.
Select the trading pair you want to trade, such as BTC/USDT or ETH/USDT.

Tip: Bitsgap support futures trading for Binance Futures, OKX Futures, Kucoin Futures, ByBit Futures, and Bitget Futures

Step 3: Adjust Leverage and Margin Mode

Before entering a position, set your preferred leverage level (e.g., 2x, 10x, 20x). Leverage amplifies your position size but also increases risk.
Set Isolated or Cross Margin

Tip: Use leverage cautiously to manage risk effectively.

Step 4: Enter Position Details

Order Type: Select your desired order type (e.g., Limit, Market).
Quantity: Specify the number of contracts to trade.
Price: For Limit orders, enter the price at which you wish to execute the trade.

Step 5: Place the Order

Review all order details carefully. When ready, click on:

Buy/Long to open a position anticipating a price increase.
Sell/Short to open a position expecting a price decrease.

Tip: Your order will appear in the "Open Orders" section until filled. Once executed, it will move to the "Positions" tab.

What's Next

Managing Your Positions with the Positions Tab: Learn how to monitor and manage open positions.
Advanced Knowledge in Manual Trading: Dive into advanced techniques and tools like technical analysis, smart orders, and trailing strategies to elevate your manual trading on Bitsgap.

Need Assistance?

If you encounter any issues or have questions, don’t hesitate to contact the Bitsgap Customer Support Team.