> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.quantdesk.app/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Order entry basics: market, limit, and stop orders

> How to place market, limit, and stop orders on QuantDesk: confirm side, size, leverage, liquidation, spread, and depth before submitting each trade.

# Order entry basics

Keep execution decisions explicit and repeatable.

## Order types

* **Market**: prioritize immediate fill
* **Limit**: prioritize price control
* **Stop**: trigger-based execution for risk and breakout workflows

## Before submit

* Confirm side and size
* Confirm leverage and liquidation implications
* Check spread and top-of-book depth
* Match order type to urgency