# Limit

A Limit order lets you choose the **exact price** you’re willing to buy or sell at, giving you tighter control than Market (no surprise fills), better protection from slippage during congestion, and the ability to **pre-place** orders to catch dips or take profit while you’re away.

#### How to place a Limit order

1. Find the token you want to trade (via Trenches, Trending, or Search).
2. Select **Buy** or **Sell**, then open the **Limit** tab.
3. Enter your **Limit Price** (the max you’ll pay for a buy or the minimum you’ll accept for a sell).
4. Enter the **Amount** you want to trade.
5. Review and adjust **slippage, priority fee, bribe, or MEV** settings if needed.
6. Tap Buy / Sell and confirm.

Your Limit Order remains **active until filled or manually cancelled,** you can monitor it under **Open Orders**.

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