Glossary

Crypto trading terms, clearly explained.

Start with the core concepts, then move through orders, exits, risk, and position tracking.

Editorial information

Paper trading uses virtual capital to rehearse trades under live market conditions.

A simulator is the software that makes paper trading possible. The good ones keep prices, orders, and history believable.

A market order trades price control for immediate execution.

A limit order trades immediate execution for price control.

A stop-loss marks where the trade idea is no longer worth defending.

A take-profit level marks where gains should be realized.

Risk-reward compares planned downside with planned upside before entry.

FIFO closes the oldest open lot first.