How to Set a MEXC Futures Stop-Loss and Take-Profit in One Order?

Understanding MEXC Futures Order Types

1. MEXC supports conditional orders for perpetual and quarterly futures contracts, enabling traders to define precise entry and exit logic in advance.

2. The platform does not allow a single order to natively embed both stop-loss and take-profit as atomic components within one instruction.

3. Traders must use the “Conditional Order” interface separately for each trigger — one for stop-loss, another for take-profit — both linked to the same position ID after opening.

4. These conditional orders are executed server-side upon price matching, independent of client connectivity status.

5. All conditional orders on MEXC Futures operate under the “Stop Market” or “Stop Limit” execution model, with no trailing functionality available.

Step-by-Step Setup Process

1. Navigate to the Futures trading interface and select the desired contract, such as BTCUSDT or ETHUSDT.

2. Place an initial market or limit order to open a long or short position; confirm execution before proceeding.

3. After the position appears in the “Positions” tab, locate the three-dot menu next to it and click “Add TP/SL”.

4. Input the target price for take-profit and select “Market” or “Limit”; set the corresponding quantity, which defaults to the full position size.

5. Repeat the same action for stop-loss, specifying the trigger price and execution type; both orders become active simultaneously once confirmed.

Order Execution Mechanics

1. Stop-loss orders activate when the mark price reaches or crosses the defined trigger level, initiating immediate market execution unless configured as Stop Limit.

2. Take-profit orders follow identical activation logic but aim to close at favorable price levels rather than mitigate loss.

3. Both orders remain pending until triggered, consuming no margin while inactive, and do not appear in the open orders list unless activated.

4. If the position is manually closed before either condition triggers, all associated conditional orders are automatically canceled.

5. Partial closures reduce the effective size of both TP and SL orders proportionally, preserving their ratio relative to the remaining position.

Risk Parameters and Platform Constraints

1. Minimum distance between current mark price and stop-loss trigger is enforced — typically 0.1% for major pairs and higher for volatile altcoins.

2. Take-profit levels must be placed outside the current bid-ask spread and cannot overlap with the stop-loss price zone.

3. Leverage settings affect liquidation thresholds but do not alter how TP/SL orders are processed or prioritized.

4. Conditional orders are subject to the same fee structure as regular orders: Taker fees apply on market execution, Maker fees on limit fills.

5. No support exists for OCO (One-Cancels-the-Other) grouping; users must monitor and manage TP and SL independently if adjustments are needed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I modify a stop-loss price after placing it?Yes. Go to the “Conditional Orders” section, find the active stop-loss, and click “Edit” to adjust the trigger and execution parameters.

Q: What happens if my take-profit executes but the stop-loss remains active?The stop-loss stays pending until manually canceled or until the position is fully closed; it does not auto-cancel upon TP fill unless the entire position was exited.

Q: Does MEXC support stop-limit orders for futures?Yes. Users may choose “Stop Limit” instead of “Stop Market”, defining both a trigger price and a limit price for execution.

Q: Are TP/SL orders visible to other market participants?No. These are private server-side instructions and do not appear on the order book or influence market data feeds.