If you are new to trading, two of the most important terms you must understand are TP (Take Profit) and SL (Stop Loss).
These two tools can protect your money and help you trade like a professional instead of gambling.
Let’s explain this in the easiest way possible.
What is Take Profit (TP)?
Take Profit (TP) is the price level where your trade automatically closes in profit.
Think of it like this:
You buy Bitcoin at $40000.
You expect the price to go up to $41,000.
Instead of watching the chart all day, you set TP at $41,000.
When the price reaches $41,000, your trade closes automatically and your profit is locked.
TP helps you:
• Lock profits
• Avoid greed
• Follow your trading plan
Without TP, many traders hold too long and lose profits when the market reverses.
What is Stop Loss (SL)?
Stop Loss (SL) is the price level where your trade automatically closes to limit your loss.
Example:
You buy at $40,000.
You set SL at $39,500.
If the market drops to $39,500, your trade closes automatically.
You take a small loss instead of a big one.
SL protects your capital.
No SL = High risk of blowing your account.
Professional traders always use stop loss.
How to Set TP and SL (Simple Method)
After opening a trade:
1. Go to your open position.
2. Click on “TP/SL”.
3. Enter your Take Profit price.
4. Enter your Stop Loss price.
5. Confirm.
That’s it.
Always decide your TP and SL before entering the trade, not after.
Using Multiple Take Profits (TP1, TP2, TP3)
Advanced traders don’t close everything at one price.
They divide their position into parts.
Example:
Entry: $40,000
TP1: $40,500
TP2: $41,000
TP3: $41,500
SL: $39,500
This means:
• Sell some at TP1
• Sell more at TP2
• Sell the rest at TP3
This way, you secure profits gradually.
How to Move Stop Loss After TP Hits
This is called “moving SL” or “locking profit”.
After TP1 Hits
• Close part of your position (for example 30–50%).
• Move SL to your entry price (Break Even). Now your trade is risk-free.
Worst case: you lose nothing.
After TP2 Hits
• Close more of your position.
• Move SL to TP1 level.
Now even if price drops, you still secure profit.
After TP3 Hits
• Either close everything
OR
• Let the rest run and move SL to TP2.
This strategy protects profit step by step.
Why TP & SL Are So Important
Many beginners lose money because:
• They trade without SL.
• They move SL lower because of emotions.
• They hold profits too long due to greed.
Trading is not about guessing.
It is about managing risk.Small consistent profits are better than one big risky trade.
Final Advice for Beginners
• Always use Stop Loss.
• Risk only a small percentage of your capital per trade.
• Plan before entering.
• Control emotions.
• Protect capital first, profit second.
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