What Is a Scaled Order
A scaled order allows users to split a large order into multiple smaller ones, automatically placed within a preset price range and amount distribution. Users can configure the lowest and highest price levels, total order size, and distribution method (flat, ascending, or descending) to execute more flexible trading strategies. The key benefits of scaled orders include: Lower slippage: By breaking a large order into smaller sub-orders, scaled orders help reduce sudden price swings and slippage caused by sharp market movements. Better execution control: Scaled orders let you manage order size and timing based on market conditions, capturing short-term opportunities while maintaining control. More entry levels: By distributing orders across multiple price levels, scaled orders widen market coverage and optimize entry points for improved trading outcomes.
Scenarios for Scaled Orders
Scaled orders are useful in a variety of trading scenarios, especially when you need precise position management or cost optimization. Common scenarios include: Reducing market impact: In low-liquidity markets, a large single order may cause drastic price swings. Splitting it into smaller orders executed step by step minimizes market disturbance. Covering a price range: When you expect the market to fluctuate within a certain price range, placing multiple orders across different levels increases fill flexibility and probability. Managing entry cost: Placing scaled orders at multiple price levels helps average out entry cost, avoiding high cost from entering at a single price. Enhancing automation: For traders unable to monitor markets constantly, scaled orders can automate batch execution according to preset rules, improving efficiency.
Example
Suppose the market price of BTCUSDT is 65,000 USDT, and User A wants to open a long position of 1 BTC. By choosing a scaled order, the following parameters are set:
- Total order size: 1 BTC
- Number of sub-orders: 10
- Amount distribution method: Flat
- Size per sub-order: 0.1 BTC
- Price range: 65,000 – 75,000 USDT
- Price variance: 1,111.1 USDT
- Average fill price: (65,000 + 66,111.1 + … + 75,000) / 10 = 70,000 USDT
After submission, 10 limit orders are placed on the order book. The first sub-order is placed at 65,000 USDT, with subsequent orders placed incrementally at 66,111.1 USDT, 67,222.2 USDT, 68,333.3 USDT, and so on. Once the market price surpasses 75,000 USDT, the entire order will be fully filled, with an average fill price of 70,000 USDT.
Note: If the current market price is more favorable than a sub-order price, the order preview will display an "Filled Immediately" tag.
## Web Guide
### 1. Place Order
Step 1: After entering the trading page, select the trading pair you want to trade, then click [Scaled Order] in the order panel.
Step 2: Create your scaled order by setting the following parameters:
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Position Mode | Matches the margin mode of the selected contract. |
| Lowest Price | The lower limit of the scaled order price range. |
| Highest Price | The upper limit of the scaled order price range. |
| Number of Orders | Total number of sub-orders, must be between 2–10. |
| Total | The total order amount. |
| Amount Distribution | How the size is distributed: Flat, Ascending, or Descending (default: Flat). |
| - Flat: Splits the total size evenly across all sub-orders with equal price spacing. | |
| - Ascending: Each sub-order size increases gradually, with equal price spacing. | |
| - Descending: Each sub-order size decreases gradually, with equal price spacing. | |
| Reduce-Only | Available only in one-way mode for perpetual contracts. In hedge mode, you can create scaled close orders from the [Close] tab. |
Step 3: Double-check all order details before confirming.
2. View/Cancel Orders
Once the order is placed, you can view all active scaled sub-orders in [Open Orders] - [Limit]. Filled or canceled sub-orders will appear in [Order History].
You can also modify or cancel any scaled sub-order directly in the order details panel of [Open Orders] - [Limit].
3. Check Historical Orders
All filled or canceled scaled sub-orders will appear in [Order History] - [Limit/Market].
App Guide
1. Place Order
Step 1: Enter the trading page, select the trading pair you want to trade, then expand more order types in the order panel and select [Scaled Order].
Step 2: Create your scaled order by setting the following parameters:
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Position Mode | Matches the margin mode of the selected contract |
| Lowest Price | The lower limit of the scaled order price range. |
| Highest Price | The upper limit of the scaled order price range. |
| Number of Orders | Total number of sub-orders, must be between 2–10. |
| Total | The total order amount. |
| Amount Distribution | How the size is distributed: Flat, Ascending, or Descending (default: Flat). |
| - Flat: Splits the total size evenly across all sub-orders with equal price spacing. | |
| - Ascending: Each sub-order size increases gradually, with equal price spacing. | |
| - Descending: Each sub-order size decreases gradually, with equal price spacing. | |
| Reduce-Only | Available only in one-way mode for perpetual contracts. In hedge mode, you can create scaled close orders from the [Close] tab. |
Step 3: Double-check all order details before confirming.
### 2. View/Cancel Orders
Active scaled orders can be viewed in [Open Orders] - [Limit]. Filled or canceled orders will appear in [Order History], while filled trades can also be reviewed in [My Trades].
To modify or cancel an order, simply tap [Edit] or [Cancel] next to the order in [Orders].
### 3. Check Historical Orders
All filled or canceled scaled sub-orders will appear in [Order History]. You can also view historical records by tapping the bill icon on the right of the [Orders] tab. The image below shows an example of scaled order history:
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