What happens when you choose "Amount" instead of "Price"?
When you're setting up a trade in the Libertex terminal, you can set your Take Profit (TP) or Stop Loss (SL) in two ways:
By Price
By Amount (in money, e.g., dollars)
If you choose "Amount", you might notice that the target closing price automatically changes.
This isn't a bug — it's how the platform is designed to work.
How does the terminal calculate that price?
When you set your TP or SL by Amount, you’re basically telling the terminal:
“I want to close this trade when I’ve earned or lost exactly X dollars.”
From there, the system calculates the market price at which your trade needs to close to reach that dollar amount.
This calculation takes into account more than just the price — it also includes:
Commissions applied to the trade
Possible adjustments to the opening price (e.g., when using weighted average entry prices)
That’s why the target closing price may change slightly to reflect your exact profit or loss goal.
Real-life example
Let’s say you open a buy trade on BTC/USD and set a Take Profit of $50 in "Amount" mode.
The terminal will automatically calculate what BTC/USD price would give you a $50 profit — after fees and price adjustments.
If anything changes (like the average entry price), the target price will update too to make sure your $50 goal is still accurate.
In summary
When you set your TP or SL in "Amount" mode:
You’re setting the amount you want to risk or earn on the trade
The terminal auto-calculates the target price needed to reach that amount
It factors in fees and possible entry price adjustments
That’s why the closing price might shift, even if you didn’t change it manually
🔔 Tip: If you want to control the exact closing price, use the "Price" mode instead of "Amount".