What it is

Limit orders give more price control than market orders. The trade may not fill if the market never reaches the selected price.

Why it matters

Limit orders can reduce unwanted slippage and may qualify as maker orders depending on how they enter the order book.

Common mistake

Do not treat Limit order in crypto as a universal rule. Exchanges, wallets and card apps may use the same term differently, especially around limits, fees, networks and account restrictions.

User action

Before relying on this term, check the provider's official help page, fee schedule or product terms. If funds are involved, test with a small amount first and keep a record of the transaction or setting.

Related pages

Read about maker / taker fees and compare crypto exchanges.

How to use this term

Use Limit order as a practical checkpoint when comparing exchanges, wallets, cards or on-chain tools.

What to check

Check how the term appears in fees, limits, account rules, wallet flows and risk notes before making a platform decision.