Limit Order
DeFi
Order to trade at a specified price or better.
A limit order executes only at your set price or better. It favors price certainty over immediate execution and can rest until matched or canceled.
Frequently asked questions
Why use a limit order?
It gives price control. You avoid paying more than your limit on buys or selling for less on sells.Why did my order not fill?
Price never reached your limit or there was not enough liquidity at that price.Can I cancel a limit order?
Yes on order book venues. On some DEXes, orders are simulated with contracts and can be canceled on chain.