To prevent malicious price manipulation and excessive market volatility, Gate sets order price limits for futures trading. This mechanism is designed to protect users and maintain a fair and stable market.
Order price limit rules
Gate's order price limit mechanism applies only to taker orders. Maker orders are not subject to these limits. The rules are as follows: Long (Buy): Only the maximum order price is limited. Maximum Order Price = Mark Price × (1 + X%) Short (Sell): Only the minimum order price is limited. Minimum Order Price = Mark Price × (1 – X%)
The allowed deviation percentage varies by contract. You can view the maximum allowable deviation for each contract on the Contract Details page.
Example
For the BTCUSD contract, assume the mark price is 50,000 USDT and the allowed maximum deviation is 10%. Maximum price for long orders: 50,000 × (1 + 10%) = 55,000 USDT. Your order price cannot exceed 55,000 USDT. Minimum price for short orders: 50,000 × (1 – 10%) = 45,000 USDT. Your order price cannot be lower than 45,000 USDT.
Notes
• For reduce-only orders, the order price must not exceed the position's bankruptcy price. • For orders that increase the position, the order price must not exceed the estimated liquidation price. • In extreme market conditions, your position may still be liquidated immediately after the order is filled. To reduce risk, consider lowering your leverage before trading. • The order price deviation limits may adjust dynamically based on market conditions. Please stay updated via the contract details page.
Gate reserves the final right to interpret the product. For further assistance, please visit the Gate official support page or contact our customer support team.
