In LBank Futures Trading, Take Profit (TP) and Stop Loss (SL) are commonly used as risk management tools. By setting TP and SL, traders can manage their positions more effectively during market fluctuations.
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Take-Profit (TP):Automatically closes the position when the price reaches the preset profit target, locking in profits.
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Stop-Loss (SL):Automatically closes the position when the price hits the preset loss limit, limiting losses.
Set TP/SL When Opening A Position
Position Opening Preference Setup
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Login to your LBank App, and tap「Futures」at the bottom menu, search and select the target trading pairs.
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Choose margin mode「Cross」or「Isolated」, See details from 「Isolated Mode & Cross Modes」.
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Tap「Leverage」swipe to adjust leverage (1-125x, depending on the trading pair) and define to choose 「Open」or「Close」 position.
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Four order types are available:「Limit」,「Market」,「Stop Limit」, and「Passive Order」 (TP/SL setting is not allowed for「Stop Limit」).
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See details from「LBank Futures Order Types Introduction」
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Futures unit settings including「Quantity」,「Cost value」and「Nominal value」,please set up as needed.
Setting TP/SL
Quick Setting
For example, using「Limit」as the order type:
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Tap「Limit」,choose「Amount」as futures unit settings, then enter「Amount」;
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Check「TP/SL」;
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Tap「Price」to choose,Select the take-profit and stop-loss mode as needed:「Trigger Price」,「PnL%」and「PnL」.
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Take「Trigger Price」mode as an example,Tap「Last Price」to choose「Last Price」or「Mark Price」;
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Enter the trigger price and check the estimated profit below. Once confirmed, chosse「Open Long」 or「Open Short」as needed.
Advanced Setting
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Tap「Advanced」after completing the position setup;
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Tap「Last Price」to choose「Last Price」or「Mark Price」In the pop-up menu;
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Check the TP/SL settings as needed: options include「By change」, 「By PnL」or「By PnL%」.
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For example, with the「By change」setting, adjust the leverage percentage by sliding the lever. Ensure the estimated profit meets your expectations, tap「Confirm」.
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Please double-check setting details. After confirming, choose「Open Long」or「Open Short」and tap「Confirm」based on the current market conditions or your trading plan.
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TP/SL orders can be viewed at the bottom of the trading page by navigating to「Orders」.
Set TP/SL When Holding A Position
Set TP/SL In「Positions」
In 「Fixed Amount」mode:
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In「Positions」select an order, and tap「TP/SL」;
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Choose「Fixed Amount」mode and tap「Last Price」to choose「Last Price」or「Mark Price」In the pop-up menu;
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For example, with the「By change」setting, adjust the leverage percentage by sliding the lever. Ensure the estimated profit meets your expectations and tap「Confirm」.
In 「All Positions」mode:
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Choose「All Positions」mode;
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Tap「Last Price」to choose「Last Price」or「Mark Price」In the pop-up menu;
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Only with the「By change」setting, adjust the leverage percentage by sliding the lever. Ensure the estimated profit meets your expectations and tap「Confirm」.
Cancel TP/SL In「Orders」
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After completing the TP/SL order setting, guide to 「Orders」at the bottom of the trading page to view or adjust based on market trends.
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To cancel the order, select「Cancel」; to cancel multiple orders, select「Cancel all」.
Why TP & SL Matter in Futures Trading
Properly configured Take Profit (TP) and Stop Loss (SL) enable traders to protect capital, secure profits, and maintain strategy discipline during market fluctuations.
Therefore, setting Take Profit (TP) and Stop Loss (SL) in Future Trading is a cornerstone of professional risk management.
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Protect Capital: Automatically exit winning or losing trades to secure gains and limit downside.
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Stay Rational: Remove emotion from live market swings—no chasing highs or panicking at lows.
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Trade with Discipline: Avoid overtrading and stick to your strategy, even during high volatility.
With LBank’s TP/SL tool, your exits execute instantly at trigger—giving you peace of mind and full control.











