Order Types & Platform Safety

The fill price may differ from the order price, especially with market and stop-market orders in fast or thin markets.

Orders may fill in parts rather than all at once, leaving a remaining working quantity.

A stop-limit order may not execute if the market gaps past the limit price, leaving a position unprotected.

Selecting the wrong contract (e.g., NQ instead of MNQ) can result in a much larger position than intended.

Sending an order from the wrong account can cause unintended exposure or violate risk limits.

Forgotten working orders can fill unexpectedly, creating unintended positions.

A typo in quantity can multiply risk far beyond the intended amount.

If the platform disconnects, working orders may or may not remain active depending on the broker and order type.

A lost connection can prevent order modification, cancellation, or flattening at a critical moment.