If you've ever noticed that your stop loss or take profit was triggered at a different price than the one you originally set, you're not alone. This can happen due to various market conditions and the way orders are executed on trading platforms.
One of the most frequent causes is market volatility. When markets move quickly—especially during economic news releases or unexpected events—prices can change within milliseconds. In such cases, your order is filled at the next available price, which may be higher or lower than your set level.
Another factor is market gaps. These occur when prices jump from one level to another without trading in between—often seen after weekends or during periods of low liquidity. If your S/L or T/P is within that gap, the platform will execute your order at the first available price once the market reopens.
Liquidity also plays a major role. If there aren’t enough buy or sell orders at your exact price level, the system must match your order with the nearest available counterpart, which can result in a slightly different fill price.
Lastly, your order type matters. Unlike limit orders, which execute only at the exact price you specify, stop loss and take profit orders act as market orders once triggered. That means they're filled at the best price available in real time, not necessarily the one you entered.
To better control your entries and exits, always keep an eye on market conditions—and if precision is critical, consider using limit orders where possible.
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