Difference Between Market Order and Limit Order on Indodax, Which is Better? - Fintech World

What is the difference between market order and limit order on Indodax? Check out how they work, examples, advantages, disadvantages, and when to use each order.

When you want to buy or sell Bitcoin on Indodax, users will find several transaction method options. Two of the most commonly used are Market Order and Limit Order.

For beginners, both may seem the same as they are both used to buy and sell crypto assets. However, the way they work is quite different.

Market Order prioritizes transaction speed, while Limit Order prioritizes the price you want to achieve.

Indodax explains that a Market Order will execute the transaction at the best available price in the market at that time. Meanwhile, a Limit Order allows users to set their own desired buy or sell price.
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• What is a Market Order on Indodax?
• What is a Limit Order on Indodax?
• Difference Between Market Order and Limit Order on Indodax
• Example of Market Order for Bitcoin on Indodax
• Example of Limit Order for Bitcoin on Indodax
• Which is Faster, Market Order or Limit Order?
• Which is Better for Beginners?
  • Use Market Order if:
  • Use Limit Order if:
• Is Limit Order Always Cheaper?
• What About Slippage on Market Orders?
• Are Market Orders and Limit Orders Available on Indodax Lite?
• Conclusion

What is a Market Order on Indodax? {#What_is_a_Market_Order_on_Indodax}

A Market Order is a transaction method that allows you to buy or sell crypto assets at the best available price in the market at that time.

This means you do not need to manually set the price of Bitcoin.

For example, the current price of Bitcoin in the market is Rp1 billion. You want to buy Bitcoin immediately because you do not want to wait for the price to drop.

You can choose Market Order, enter the amount of rupiah you want to use, and then make the purchase.

The system will match that order with the available price in the Order Book.

Because it prioritizes speed, Market Order is usually the choice when users want the transaction to be completed immediately.

What is a Limit Order on Indodax? {#What_is_a_Limit_Order_on_Indodax}

Unlike Market Orders, Limit Orders allow you to set your own transaction price.

For example, Bitcoin is currently priced at Rp1 billion, but you want to buy if the price drops to Rp950 million.

You can place a Buy Limit at Rp950 million.

That order will enter the Order Book and wait until market conditions reach the specified price. If the price of Bitcoin never reaches Rp950 million, that order may not be realized.

Limit Orders can also be used for selling.

For example, Bitcoin is currently Rp1 billion, and you want to sell when the price reaches Rp1.1 billion. You can place a Sell Limit at Rp1.1 billion.

Difference Between Market Order and Limit Order on Indodax {#Difference_Between_Market_Order_and_Limit_Order_on_Indodax}

The difference between the two can be seen simply:

In other words:

Market Order = "I want to buy/sell now."

Limit Order = "I want to buy/sell if the price reaches this number."

Example of Market Order Bitcoin on Indodax

For instance, the current price of Bitcoin is around Rp1 billion.

You have Rp5 million and want to buy Bitcoin immediately.

You choose:

Market Order → Buy → Rp5 million → Confirm

The system then matches your purchase with the available selling price in the Order Book.

However, it is important to understand that the execution price does not always match exactly with the last price you saw.

Indodax explains that the average price of a Market Order may be slightly higher for purchases or slightly lower for sales, depending on market liquidity. (Indodax)

For example, you see the price of Bitcoin at Rp1 billion, but due to the conditions of the Order Book, your average purchase price could be slightly above that number.

This difference is related to slippage.

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Example of Limit Order Bitcoin on Indodax

Now let's use the same example.

The current price of Bitcoin is Rp1 billion.

However, you do not want to buy at that price. You are only interested in buying if Bitcoin drops to Rp950 million.

Then you can place:

Buy Limit: Rp950 million

The order then enters the Order Book.

If Bitcoin drops to the appropriate price and there is an order to match it, the transaction can occur.

If Bitcoin rises from Rp1 billion to Rp1.1 billion, your order will not automatically buy Bitcoin because the target of Rp950 million has not been reached.

Indodax states that a Limit Order can take minutes, hours, days, or may never be fulfilled if the market does not reach the specified price.

Which is Faster, Market Order or Limit Order?

The answer is Market Order.

Market Orders are indeed designed to achieve execution as quickly as possible at the best available price in the market.

Meanwhile, Limit Orders must wait for the appropriate price conditions.

For example:

Market Order:
"I want to buy Bitcoin now."

Limit Order:
"I want to buy Bitcoin if the price drops to Rp950 million."

So, if your priority is speed, a Market Order is more suitable.

If your priority is getting a specific price, a Limit Order is more appropriate.

Which is Better for Beginners? {#Which_is_Better_for_Beginners}

There is no definitive answer that one is always better than the other.

The choice depends on the transaction goals.

Use Market Order if: {#Use_Market_Order_if}

• You want to buy Bitcoin immediately.
• You do not want to wait for a specific price.
• You prioritize speed.
• The transaction value is relatively small and liquidity conditions are adequate.

For example, if you regularly purchase Bitcoin and want the transaction to be completed immediately, a Market Order can be a simpler choice.

Use Limit Order if: {#Use_Limit_Order_if}

• You have a specific price target.
• You are willing to wait.
• You want to buy when the price drops.
• You want to sell when the price reaches your target.
• You want to have more control over the transaction price.

For instance, if you feel Bitcoin is too expensive at the current price and only want to buy if a correction occurs, a Limit Order allows you to set that price target.

Is Limit Order Always Cheaper? {#Is_Limit_Order_Always_Cheaper}

Not necessarily.

A Limit Order does allow you to set a price, but that does not mean you will definitely get a cheaper price.

For example, if you set a Buy Limit too far from the market price, and if the Bitcoin price never drops to that level, the transaction will not occur.

Additionally, Indodax explains that if the Limit Order price set is already available in the Order Book or at the same price as the market, that order can be executed immediately as a Market Taker/Instant. (Indodax)

So, do not just look at the name Limit Order and assume the transaction will definitely use the price you entered.

What About Slippage on Market Orders? {#What_About_Slippage_on_Market_Orders}

This is one of the important things to understand before using a Market Order.

Slippage is the difference between the expected price and the price when the transaction is actually executed.

Slippage can be more pronounced when the market is very volatile or when the transaction size is large while the available liquidity is insufficient. Indodax even has a protection mechanism for certain conditions when transactions are too large to be executed using a Market Order.

Therefore, a Market Order does not mean you will always get exactly the last price seen on the screen.

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Are Market Orders and Limit Orders Available on Indodax Lite? {#Are_Market_Orders_and_Limit_Orders_Available_on_Indodax_Lite}

This is also important for new users.

Currently, Indodax LITE only provides Market Order/Instant Order transaction methods, while Indodax PRO offers Market Order, Limit Order, and Stop Limit Order.

This means that if you want to use Limit Order for Bitcoin, you need to use the Indodax PRO mode.

Mode Pro is indeed designed with more comprehensive trading features, including charts and various order methods.

Conclusion

So, the difference between Market Order and Limit Order on Indodax is actually quite simple.

Market Order is used when you want to buy or sell an asset as quickly as possible at the best price available in the market.

Meanwhile, Limit Order is used when you want to set a specific price and are willing to wait until the market reaches that price.

If you are just starting to buy Bitcoin and want a simple transaction, Market Order is easier to understand.

However, if you are starting to learn trading and want to determine your own entry price or selling target, Limit Order will be a more important feature to understand.

The most important thing is to understand the difference between the two before hitting the Buy or Sell button.

Market Order: chase execution.
Limit Order: chase price.

Disclaimer: This article is intended to provide information and education regarding the transaction mechanisms of crypto assets on Indodax. Crypto assets carry risks, and investment or trading decisions are the responsibility of each user.