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 (FOMO).
2. Drawdown slightly below your entry before going up (Better entry opportunity).
3. 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 for a total of 12 orders. These sub-orders are assigned to Take Profit levels (TP1-TP6) based on your selected TP Strategy (see below).

Visual Summary:

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

Layer 1: Market Execution

• 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

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

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.

Front-Loaded (Default) - Prioritize Immediate Entry

Places more volume in Layer 1 to ensure you catch the move if price takes off immediately.

Layer 1	Layer 2	Layer 3	Layer 4
31%	23%	23%	23%

Best for: Fast-moving markets, breakout signals, when you don't want to miss the trade.

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'll only have 10% position size. Use this when you're confident the market will offer better prices.

Single - Market Order Only

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.

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.

Entry Strategy Comparison

Strategy	L1 (Market)	L2 (66%)	L3 (33%)	L4 (0%)	Best For
Even	25%	25%	25%	25%	Uncertain conditions
Front-Loaded	31%	23%	23%	23%	Fast markets, breakouts
Martingale	10%	20%	30%	40%	Range-bound, retracement expected
Single	100%	0%	0%	0%	Scalping, speed priority

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.

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, reduces risk quickly.

• TP1+TP2: 40% of volume (quick wins)
• TP3+TP4: 28% of volume (medium targets)
• TP5+TP6: 32% of volume (extended targets)

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

Balanced - Equal Opportunity

Spreads volume evenly across all targets.

• All TPs: ~17% each (equal distribution)

Best for: Neutral outlook, signals with equally probable TPs.

Extended - Back-Loaded Trend Chasing

Maximizes profits on strong trends, holds for bigger moves.

• TP1+TP2: 21% of volume (small portion at early exits)
• TP3+TP4: 37% of volume (medium targets)
• TP5+TP6: 42% of volume (majority at extended targets)

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

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.

TP Strategy Comparison

Strategy	TP1	TP2	TP3	TP4	TP5	TP6	Focus
Progressive	20%	20%	15%	13%	17%	15%	Early profit-taking
Balanced	17%	17%	17%	17%	16%	16%	Equal distribution
Extended	6%	10%	13%	18%	23%	30%	Maximize runners

How to Read This

• Progressive (green): Most volume exits at TP1-TP2, securing profits quickly
• Balanced (blue): Equal opportunity across all targets
• Extended (purple): Most volume held for TP5-TP6, chasing bigger moves

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, Front-Loaded, Martingale, Single
TP Strategy	How sub-orders are assigned to TP levels (TP1-TP6)	Progressive, Balanced, Extended

Example Combinations

Conservative Setup: Front-Loaded + Progressive

• Prioritizes getting into the trade (31% at market)
• Takes profits early (40% exits at TP1+TP2)
• Minimizes risk, accepts smaller gains

Aggressive Setup: Martingale + Extended

• Waits for better prices (40% at deepest layer)
• Holds for bigger moves (42% 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 doesn't 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