What order types can I use on Bitvavo?
Summary
This article gives you a quick overview of the available order types on Bitvavo in the UK. Currently, only Price Guarantee orders are supported on the 'Bitvavo' app for UK users.
When trading on Bitvavo in the UK, your trades are executed using Price Guarantee orders to ensure speed and price certainty. Other order types, such as market, limit, stop limit, and OCO orders, as well as Pro Mode and web trading, are not available for UK accounts.
Market order
Available on: Not available in the UK
Market orders are not supported for UK accounts. All trades on the 'Bitvavo' app are executed as Price Guarantee orders.
Price guarantee order
Available on: App
A price guarantee order lets you confirm a fixed price for a few seconds before the trade executes, combining speed with full price certainty.
Learn more about price guarantee orders
Limit order
Available on: Not available in the UK
Limit orders are not supported for UK accounts.
Stop limit order
Available on: Not available in the UK
Stop limit orders are not supported for UK accounts.
OCO (one cancels the other) order
Available on: Not available in the UK
OCO orders are not supported for UK accounts.
Order types overview
| Order type | Execution criteria | Price control | Execution speed | App | Web | Pro App | Pro Web |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market order | Executes immediately at the best available price | No | Immediately | — | — | — | — |
| Price guarantee order | Executes immediately at a confirmed price from a market maker | Yes | Immediately | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Limit order | Executes at your chosen price or better | Yes | Varies | — | — | — | — |
| Stop limit order | Triggers a limit order when the stop price is reached | Yes | Conditional | — | — | — | — |
| OCO (One Cancels the Other) | Executes one order and automatically cancels the other | Yes | Conditional | — | — | — | — |
Legend: ✓ Available — Not available ☐ Coming soon
FAQ
What order types are available in the UK?
Currently, only Price Guarantee orders are available for UK users. This ensures you receive the exact price shown when you confirm your trade on the 'Bitvavo' app. Other order types, such as market or limit orders, are not supported.
Can I use Pro Mode or place limit orders in the UK?
No, Pro Mode and advanced order types (such as limit, stop limit, and OCO orders) are not available for UK users. All trading is simplified through Price Guarantee orders on the 'Bitvavo' app.
Where can I find the guide for Price Guarantee orders?
You can read our step-by-step guide on how Price Guarantee trading works.
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