Order Execution Strategy

Most copy-traders simply open 1 or 2 positions. TTMT uses a sophisticated 12-Order Layering Strategy designed to maximize profitability while mitigating risk.

Why 12 Orders?

Markets are noisy. A signal to "Buy at 1.1000" rarely means the price will touch exactly 1.1000 and reverse. Often, price will:

1. Barely miss your entry and fly off without you.
2. Draw down slightly below your entry before going up (a better entry opportunity).
3. Hit entry perfectly.

The layered strategy covers all three scenarios by spreading your entry across a zone.

The Structure

Every trade is split into 4 Layers, and each Layer contains 3 Sub-Orders (a, b, c) for a total of 12 orders. These sub-orders are assigned to Take Profit levels (TP1-TP6) based on your selected TP Strategy.

Layer	Position in Zone	Execution Type	Purpose
L1	Entry Price	Market Order	Catch the move immediately
L2	66% of Zone	Limit Order	Small retracement entry
L3	33% of Zone	Limit Order	Deeper retracement entry
L4	0% (Edge)	Limit Order	Best possible "wick" price

Default Volume Distribution

With the default Layered entry strategy, volume is distributed as:

Layer	Volume	Sub-Orders
L1	30%	14%, 8%, 8%
L2	20%	10%, 5%, 5%
L3	20%	10%, 5%, 5%
L4	30%	14%, 8%, 8%
Total	100%	12 orders

Outer layers (1, 4) carry 30% each. Inner layers (2, 3) carry 20% each. Sub-order "a" is always the largest within its layer.

Layer 1: Market Execution

• Trigger: Immediately upon receiving the signal.
• Purpose: Ensures you are in the trade even if price flies away instantly.

Layer 2: Limit Order

• Trigger: Placed at 66% of the Entry Zone.
• Purpose: Catches a small retracement at a better price than market.

Layer 3: Limit Order

• Trigger: Placed at 33% of the Entry Zone.
• Purpose: Catches a deeper retracement.

Layer 4: Limit Order

• Trigger: Placed at 0% of the Entry Zone (the extreme edge).
• Purpose: Catches the "wick" -- the best possible price.

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Entry Strategies

The Entry Strategy determines how your total position volume is distributed across the 4 layers. Choose the strategy that matches your trading style and market conditions.

Even -- Equal Distribution

Spreads volume equally across all layers for balanced exposure.

Layer 1	Layer 2	Layer 3	Layer 4
25%	25%	25%	25%

Best for: Uncertain market conditions, when you have no strong bias about whether price will retrace or fly away.

Layered (Default) -- Balanced with Market Priority

The default strategy. Prioritizes outer layers (L1 and L4) to ensure you both catch the initial move and benefit from deep retracements.

Layer 1	Layer 2	Layer 3	Layer 4
30%	20%	20%	30%

Best for: Most market conditions. A balanced approach that emphasizes both immediate entry and deep retracement opportunities.

Martingale -- Progressive Accumulation

Progressively increases volume at deeper layers, averaging into the best possible price.

Layer 1	Layer 2	Layer 3	Layer 4
10%	20%	30%	40%

Best for: Range-bound markets, signals with wide entry zones, when you expect retracement before continuation.

Risk Note

Martingale places the majority of your volume at deeper retracement levels. If price never retraces, you will only have 10% position size. Use this when you are confident the market will offer better prices.

Market Only -- Single Market Order

Places 100% of volume as a single market order. No limit orders are placed.

Layer 1	Layer 2	Layer 3	Layer 4
100%	0%	0%	0%

Best for: Scalping, very short-term signals, when speed is more important than price optimization, or when you want to replicate traditional copy-trading behavior.

Entry Strategy Comparison

Strategy	L1 (Market)	L2 (66%)	L3 (33%)	L4 (0%)	Best For
Even	25%	25%	25%	25%	Uncertain conditions
Layered	30%	20%	20%	30%	Most conditions (default)
Martingale	10%	20%	30%	40%	Range-bound, retracement expected
Market Only	100%	0%	0%	0%	Scalping, speed priority

Strategy Selection

You can change your Entry Strategy in Settings > Trading Preferences. The strategy applies to all future trades. Existing open trades maintain their original strategy.

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The Entry Zone

The spread of limit orders is determined by the Entry Zone -- the price range across which Layers 2-4 are distributed.

Zone Calculation

Auto Mode (Default):

Entry Zone Size = SL Distance x (Entry Zone % / 100)

Default: 80% of SL distance

Fixed Pips Mode:

Entry Zone Size = User-specified pips x Pip Value

Layer Entry Prices

For a BUY trade:

Layer 1: Market price (immediate execution)
Layer 2: Entry Price - (Zone Size x 34%)    [66% from bottom]
Layer 3: Entry Price - (Zone Size x 67%)    [33% from bottom]
Layer 4: Entry Price - Zone Size             [Zone bottom -- best price]

For a SELL trade, the logic is mirrored above entry.

Example -- Buy EURUSD

Entry: 1.1000 | SL: 1.0980 (20 pips) | Zone: 16 pips (80%)

Layer	Entry Price	Distance from Market
L1	1.1000	0 pips (Market)
L2	1.0995	5 pips
L3	1.0989	11 pips
L4	1.0984	16 pips

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The Result

• Scenario A (Price takes off): Only Layer 1 fills. You capture the move with limited risk exposure (30% of intended volume with the default Layered strategy).
• Scenario B (Price retraces then rallies): Multiple layers fill. You hold a larger position, but your Average Entry Price is significantly better than the original signal price. You reach profit faster and have less risk on the table.

INFO

Think of it as casting a net instead of throwing a spear. You are far more likely to catch the fish.

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Take Profit (TP) Strategies

TTMT supports up to 6 Take Profit levels (TP1-TP6) per trade. The 12 sub-orders are distributed across these TPs based on your selected strategy.

Progressive (Default) -- Front-Loaded Profit Taking

Secures profits early by concentrating volume at the nearest TP levels.

TP Count	Distribution
1 TP	100%
2 TPs	60 / 40
3 TPs	50 / 30 / 20
4 TPs	40 / 25 / 20 / 15
5 TPs	35 / 25 / 18 / 13 / 9
6 TPs	30 / 23 / 18 / 13 / 10 / 6

Best for: Risk-averse traders, choppy markets, high-frequency signals.

Balanced -- Equal Opportunity

Distributes volume roughly equally across all TP levels.

TP Count	Distribution
1 TP	100%
2 TPs	50 / 50
3 TPs	34 / 33 / 33
4 TPs	25 / 25 / 25 / 25
5 TPs	20 / 20 / 20 / 20 / 20
6 TPs	17 / 17 / 17 / 17 / 16 / 16

Best for: Neutral outlook, signals with equally probable TP levels.

Extended -- Back-Loaded Trend Chasing

Holds the majority of volume for the furthest TP levels, maximizing gains on strong trends.

TP Count	Distribution
1 TP	100%
2 TPs	40 / 60
3 TPs	20 / 30 / 50
4 TPs	15 / 20 / 25 / 40
5 TPs	9 / 13 / 18 / 25 / 35
6 TPs	6 / 10 / 13 / 18 / 23 / 30

Best for: Trending markets, high-confidence signals, swing trading.

TP Strategy Comparison (6 TPs)

Strategy	TP1	TP2	TP3	TP4	TP5	TP6	Focus
Progressive	30%	23%	18%	13%	10%	6%	Secure profits early
Balanced	17%	17%	17%	17%	16%	16%	Equal distribution
Extended	6%	10%	13%	18%	23%	30%	Maximize runners

Strategy Selection

You can change your TP strategy in Settings > Trading Preferences. The strategy applies to all future trades. Existing open trades maintain their original strategy.

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How Entry Strategy + TP Strategy Work Together

Your Entry Strategy and TP Strategy are independent settings that combine to create your complete trade profile:

Setting	Controls	Options
Entry Strategy	How volume is distributed across the 4 entry layers	Even, Layered, Martingale, Market Only
TP Strategy	How sub-orders are assigned to TP levels (TP1-TP6)	Progressive, Balanced, Extended

Example Combinations

Conservative Setup: Layered + Progressive

• Balanced entry across all layers (30/20/20/30)
• Takes profits early (30% + 23% = 53% exits at TP1 + TP2)
• Minimizes risk, accepts smaller average gains

Aggressive Setup: Martingale + Extended

• Waits for better prices (40% at deepest layer)
• Holds for bigger moves (23% + 30% = 53% exits at TP5 + TP6)
• Maximizes profit potential, requires patience

Balanced Setup: Even + Balanced

• Equal volume across all layers (25% each)
• Equal distribution across all TPs (~17% each)
• Neutral approach, no strong bias

Strategy Independence

Changing one strategy does not affect the other. You can mix and match based on your current market outlook and risk tolerance.

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This layered entry strategy works hand-in-hand with TP Redistribution to dynamically adjust targets as layers get filled.

Learn about TP Redistribution

When followup signals arrive with updated entry zones, pending limit orders may be converted to market orders if conditions are favorable.

Learn about Limit Order Conversion