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Date/Time: Sat, 23 Nov 2024 12:03:26 +0000



Move stop to breakeven and then trail two remaining 2 targets

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[2024-08-21 22:02:26]
DODSurf - Posts: 9
Hello,
I searched the KB, read the articles, as well as support chats but unfortunately I still need help.

Objective:
Enter 6 contracts on limit with
An attached 5 tick Stop Loss that converts to a trailing stop
Have 3 attached targets at 8, 16 and 24 ticks away

Example:
If Stop Loss is hit, cancel all 3 targets
If 1st target is hit, move the Stop Loss to breakeven
Then, trail the stop 4 ticks behind price
So, if enter at 100, price moves to 108, first target is hit and move the stop to 100
Then, price moves to 116, stop is now trailing by 4 ticks and is at 112
Price hits 120, one runner remains with stop at 116
Stop continues to trail until last target is hit

I really tried to get this setup but cant figure out if I need 2 separate stops, I am missing the conversion from breakeven stop to trailing stop, or?

Thank you
Date Time Of Last Edit: 2024-08-22 20:17:14
[2024-08-23 16:36:03]
DODSurf - Posts: 9
Of course, one could simply create a trailing stop which moves to break even at the first target...

BUT

That means one is not able to adjust the trailing offset.

I think the best approach is to use a second stop but I am not seeing how to close that second stop once the final target is hit. It remains open.

Any guidance, advice, clues or the answer itself would be appreciated. Thank you
[2024-08-26 13:46:02]
John - SC Support - Posts: 36238
You use just 1 Stop and you set it up to be a "Triggered Trail Stop". Then use the Move to Break Even functionality for the first move.

The example at the following link and the one below it give you the setups for what you are wanting to do. Just combine the two items together into the one situation you want:
Attached Orders: Target with Move to Breakeven and Trail Stop Example
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