Stop Loss
Stop Loss Order
Automatic sell order triggered when price falls to set level
Definition
A stop loss is an order that automatically sells an asset when its price falls to a predetermined level, limiting potential losses on a position.
Example
If you buy ETH at $2000 and set a stop loss at $1800, your position automatically sells if ETH drops to $1800.
What to check
Treat it as a strategy: map each step, each contract dependency, each exit condition, and the downside before committing capital. The main checks are: False triggers; Gap downs; Stop hunting.
Risks to Consider
- False triggers
- Gap downs
- Stop hunting
Common Questions
What does Stop Loss mean in DeFi?
Stop Loss means Automatic sell order triggered when price falls to set level. The useful question is not only the definition, but how the mechanism changes risk, return, liquidity, or governance for the user.
How is Stop Loss used in practice?
A practical example: If you buy ETH at $2000 and set a stop loss at $1800, your position automatically sells if ETH drops to $1800.
What should I check before relying on Stop Loss?
Check false triggers, gap downs, stop hunting. Also verify liquidity, oracle assumptions, admin controls, and whether the protocol has been tested during stressed markets.