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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:
- Barely miss your entry and fly off without you (FOMO).
- Drawdown slightly below your entry before going up (Better entry opportunity).
- Hit entry perfectly.
Our strategy covers all three scenarios by "layering" your entry across a zone.
The structure
Every trade is split into 4 Layers, and each Layer contains 3 Sub-Orders (Targeting TP1, TP2, and TP3).
Layer 1: Market Execution (30% of Volume)
- Trigger: Immediately upon receiving the signal.
- Purpose: Ensures you are IN the trade, even if price flies away instantly. Catch the move, no matter what.
Layer 2: Limit Order (20% of Volume)
- Trigger: Placed at 66% of the Entry Zone.
- Purpose: Catches a small retracement. Better price than market.
Layer 3: Limit Order (20% of Volume)
- Trigger: Placed at 33% of the Entry Zone.
- Purpose: Catches a deeper retracement.
Layer 4: Limit Order (30% of Volume)
- Trigger: Placed at 0% of the Entry Zone (The extreme edge).
- Purpose: Catches the "wick". The best possible price.
The "Entry Zone"
The spread of these limit orders is determined by the Entry Zone.
- Logic: If the signal says "SL is 20 pips away", the Entry Zone might be defined as 80% (default) of the SL distance.
- Example:
- Signal: Buy EURUSD @ 1.1000, SL @ 1.0980 (20 pips risk).
- Zone: 16 pips (80% of 20).
- Layer 1: Buy @ 1.1000 (Market)
- Layer 4: Buy Limit @ 1.0984 (1.1000 - 16 pips)
The Result
- Scenario A (Price takes off): Only Layer 1 (30%) is active. You make profit, but with smaller risk.
- Scenario B (Price retraces then flies): Layers 1, 2, 3, and 4 get filled. You now have a full position, but your Average Entry Price is significantly better than the original signal price. This means you reach profit faster and have less risk on the table.
Visualization:
Imagine casting a net instead of throwing a spear. You are far more likely to catch the fish.
This strategy works hand-in-hand with TP Redistribution to lock in profits as layers get filled.