Is it worth selling tokens in several increasing thresholds during rises? The 'stair-step' strategy using limit orders – analysis and tips

In the world of dynamic cryptocurrency trading, a key question for investors – both beginners and advanced – is:

'When to sell to maximize profits, but not miss the peak?'

One of the most recommended strategies in such situations is selling the token at several price levels (so-called 'stair-steps') using limit orders. Does it really work? When is it worth doing, and when is it not? Let's check it out. What is 'stair-step' selling (partial limit sells)?

It is a strategy based on:

setting several sell orders (limit) at increasingly higher price levels,

realizing profits gradually as the price rises,

minimizing the risk of missing the peak or selling everything too early.

Practical example:

You have 1,000 SAHARA tokens, purchased at 0.080 USDT.

Instead of selling everything at 0.10 USDT, you set:

Quantity Sell Price

200 0.090 USDT

300 0.100 USDT

300 0.110 USDT

200 0.125 USDT

The effect? You gain an average higher selling price, even if the price stops at some stage.

Advantages of this strategy

1. You reduce emotions

You don’t have to decide 'in stress' when to sell – orders are set in advance.

You don’t panic when the price starts to drop – part of the profit is already realized.

2. You protect your profit

You don’t lose potential profits, as with selling everything too early.

If the price doesn’t reach higher levels – you still sold part with a profit.

3. It supports risk management

You can combine it with a trailing stop or SL on the unsold part to lock in a minimum profit.

Disadvantages and risks

1. The price may not reach higher thresholds

If the price only reaches 0.095, and you have your first sell at 0.100 – nothing will sell.

Limit orders are executed only at the exact or higher price.

2. Smaller profits with a rapid breakout