How do I place a trailing stop order?

What is trailing stop order?

A trailing stop s a type of take-profit/stop-loss (TP/SL) order that adjusts automatically based on market price movements. Unlike a fixed TP/SL, the trailing stop's trigger price moves dynamically with the market, following your favorable direction — this is the core idea behind how trailing stops work.

Checklist

1. How do I place a trailing stop order?
2. On the app
3. Open your OKX app, select Trade > Futures
4. Go to Positions and choose the position you want to set a trailing stop for
5. Select TP/SL > Trailing stop > Select Percentage or Constant
6. Fill in the desired Variance, Amount and Activation price (optional) > Select Confirm
7. On the web
8. Select Trade > Futures
9. Go to Open positions and choose the position you want to set a trailing stop for
10. On TP/SL, select Add > Trailing stop > Select Percentage or Constant
11. Fill in the desired Variance, Amount and Activation price (optional) > Select Confirm
12. How do I cancel a trailing stop order?

Notes

You set a price variance (percentage or constant amount). When the market moves in your favor and then reverses by the preset variance, the system will place a market order to close your position.

The underlying logic: the trailing stop "follows" price in one direction but triggers only on a reversal. This lets you ride a trend and lock in profits automatically, without manually adjusting your stop price.

What is the difference between a trailing stop and a regular TP/SL order?

Regular TP/SL: uses fixed trigger prices — the position closes once the preset price is reached.

Details follow the official OKX help article; this page is a learning checklist, not an official mirror.