Click, Set, Protect: cTrader Risk Tools

Ever feel like your best ideas get lost between analysis and execution? cTrader closes that gap. In this quick walkthrough, we show how the platform turns solid trade plans into clean, risk-defined orders - without the clunky clicks or second-guessing.

What you’ll learn from the video:

• One-click market orders: Set your lot size, hit Buy/Sell, and drag your Stop Loss and Take Profit directly on the chart - fast and intuitive.

• Limit (pending) orders: Choose a precise entry price and quantity, then pre-set SL/TP so you’re risk-defined before you’re in.

• Built-in risk calculator: Define SL in pips and instantly see projected loss in $ and % of equity—tune position size to keep risk around your target (e.g., ~1%).

• Stop orders for breakouts: Pre-plan entries above/below key levels with a defined SL and a clear risk-to-reward (e.g., 1:3) baked in.

• Stop-limit orders: Add a small price range (e.g., 5 pips) around your trigger so the broker seeks the best available fill within that band during volatility.

• Flexible adjustments: Drag SL/TP on the chart or enter exact values for surgical control.

A smoother trading rhythm

cTrader’s chart-first workflow makes the mechanical parts of trading feel natural. You can map the levels you’ve planned, commit to them with a click, and still fine-tune by dragging SL/TP to the exact candle wick or structure level you trust. The result is a calmer routine: less window-hopping, more intention, and a clearer link between your idea, your entry, and your protection.

Little touches that add up

• Edit values numerically for surgical control - great when you want SL at 27.5 pips, not “about 30.”

• Snap adjustments around session opens or news - set the order, define the risk, and let the price come to you.

Watch the full video to master cTrader’s order types and risk controls from start to finish