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Market Orders vs Limit Orders: When to Use Each
Choose the right order type for speed, price control, and lower trading mistakes.
Order type is one of the simplest edges beginners overlook. The wrong type can cost you slippage or missed fills.
Market orders
A market order executes immediately at the best available prices. Use it when speed matters more than exact price—such as exiting a breaking news event—but expect some slippage in fast markets.
Limit orders
A limit order waits until price reaches your level. You control the maximum buy price or minimum sell price. The trade-off: it may never fill if price does not trade there.
- Limit for planned entries and scale-ins
- Market for urgent exits
- Always double-check size and side
On KuraCoin terminals
Both order types are available in the trading terminal. Practice on liquid pairs first so you can see fills clearly and build muscle memory.
Final thoughts
Default to limits for entries. Save market orders for when urgency truly outweighs price precision.
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