Wikitoro author Mike Druttman
Written by Mike Druttman
Wikitoro reviewer Nadav Zelver
Reviewed by Nadav Zelver

Yes, you can. On eToro, setting stop-loss and take-profit orders for Bitcoin is built in. Just pick your price levels when opening a trade or tweak them later. Once hit, the platform handles the rest automatically. It’s how traders manage risk and secure gains.

 

How this works on eToro

Opening the order

Once you’ve selected Bitcoin and decided to open a position, head to the order window. You’ll see options for setting Stop Loss and Take Profit.

Setting a Bitcoin stop-loss order on eToro's platform
Setting a Bitcoin stop-loss order on eToro's platform

You can configure these using either Rate (as a percentage) or Amount (as a currency value). Simple enough, but each works a little differently.

 

Rate vs. Amount: what’s the difference?

  • Amount: This tells eToro the exact dollar value your position must fall to before it closes.
  • Rate: This sets the threshold as a percentage change from your entry price. Some users confuse it with a target price, but it’s not. It’s the percentage move that matters.

A Bitcoin stop-loss order on eToro using "amount"
A Bitcoin stop-loss order on eToro using "amount"

 

Minimum limits and execution

If your trade is in profit, eToro will only let you place a Stop Loss at least 10% below the current position value. It’s a buffer, one that’s meant to give the market some breathing room.

 

Once either your stop-loss or take-profit level is hit, your position converts into a market order. But keep in mind that if the market’s volatile or thinly traded, your execution price might not land exactly where you hoped. That’s slippage.

 

Why it matters for Bitcoin

Bitcoin trades non-stop and swings harder than most assets. That’s why risk management is very important. Setting a Stop Loss protects you if BTC nosedives. Using a Take Profit helps you bank gains when it spikes. And the best part? These work whether you’re actively watching the markets or no

 

 

I strongly recommend that you consider using the trailing stop loss on eToro. On the platform or app, you can set a trailing stop-loss that moves up automatically as Bitcoin’s price climbs. This way, you lock in gains while giving the trade room to grow.

 

 

Wikitoro author Mike Druttman About Mike Druttman

Mike Druttman, Head of Content at Wikitoro.org, has decades of expertise in marketing communications and business matching. Educated at the CAM Foundation and the Chartered Institute of Marketing, Mik...

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