# Stop Loss 

Use a stop loss for capital preservation or to protect profits during a price drop in the market.

Stop Losses have a trigger price that executes a market order when hit. Stop-loss orders are used to prevent losses or protect profit.

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**Find more steps here:**

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[Submitting an Order](/dexible/master/submitting-an-order.md)
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