How do I place a market or limit order?

Published 2026-11-08. Updated 2026-11-08. Last reviewed 2026-11-08.

Choose the market and side
Submit a market order
Submit a limit order
Check the result instead of submitting twice

A market order trades against available orders at the current market. A limit order specifies your price and may wait for a matching order. Check the Buy or Sell side and all amount units before submitting.

Choose the market and side

Choose a pair in Spot markets.
Select Buy or Sell and check the currencies.
Choose an order type from the options available for that pair.

Submit a market order

Enter the amount in the unit shown by the form, review your available funds and fee estimate, and submit using the Buy or Sell button. Execution can span multiple prices and may be partial. The last displayed price is not a guaranteed fill price.

Submit a limit order

Enter a limit price and amount, then check the order total and fee. A buy limit sets the highest price you accept; a sell limit sets the lowest. Submit only when those details are correct. A limit order can fill immediately if it matches existing orders, or remain open.

Check the result instead of submitting twice

Submission feedback confirms that the request was accepted, not necessarily completed. Check Open Orders for outstanding quantities and Spot History for final results. If the response is uncertain, inspect History before placing the same order again.

What does BTC/USDC mean when I buy or sell?
In BTC/USDC, BTC is the base asset and USDC is the quote asset. Buying acquires BTC using USDC; selling gives up BTC in exchange for USDC.
Why is my order still open or only partly filled?
An order fills when matching liquidity is available under its execution rules. A partial fill completes only part of the requested amount; the remainder can stay open or end without filling.
How do I cancel a limit order?
Open Open Orders, find the order, and use Cancel order if it is still cancellable. Only the unfilled remainder can be cancelled.
Where is an order that filled immediately?
Look in Spot History, not only Open Orders. An order that completes immediately can disappear from the open list before you see it there.

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