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What Is a ‘Stop-Loss’ Order and How Does It Prevent Liquidation?

A stop-loss order is an instruction to automatically close a position when the market price reaches a specified price. It prevents liquidation by ensuring the position is closed before the margin falls to the maintenance level.

By setting a stop-loss, the trader pre-emptively limits their loss, preserving the remaining margin.

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