2. Take-Profit Targets
Take-profit orders are similar to stop-loss orders, but instead of cutting losses, they lock your profits. These orders are designed to automatically sell a position when the price reaches a certain profit level. Take-profit orders can help you secure gains without necessarily waiting for the "perfect" exit.
How to Set Take-Profit Targets
Risk-reward ratio: You can use a risk-reward ratio like 1:2, meaning for every dollar at risk, you aim to gain two dollars. If your stop-loss is $1,000 below your entry, you can set a take-profit $2,000 above.
Fibonacci levels: Another option is to apply Fibonacci retracement and extension tools to identify potential profit levels. For instance, the 1.618 fib extension level often acts as a key take-profit zone.
Advantages
Prevents greed-driven overtrading.
Helps achieve consistent profitability by focusing on predefined targets.
3. Trailing Stops
Trailing stops are stop-loss orders designed to move along with the price. The idea is to constantly update your stop-loss level to lock in profits as the price changes. For example, if you are long and the price falls by a specified percentage or dollar amount, trailing stops can help you exit the trade automatically.
How to use trailing stops
Set the trailing stop percentage or value. For instance, with a 5% trailing stop, if BTC moves from $40,000 to $50,000, your stop-loss adjusts to $47,500 (5% below $50,000). If it moves further to $60,000, your stop-loss adjusts to $57,000 (5% below $60,000).
Advantages
Allows participation in extended uptrends.
Minimizes losses during sudden market reversals.
