Managing your trades on Coinmetro is simple and flexible. If you’ve placed a Limit Order but need to adjust the price, size, or add a note, you can easily edit it without canceling the order. This guide will walk you through the process on both desktop/web and the mobile app.
💻 How to Edit a Limit Order on a Web Browser
💻 How to Edit a Limit Order on a Web Browser
From your dashboard, go to the Menu on the left side of the screen.
Click on Exchange.
Scroll down to find the Open Orders tab.
Find the order you want to edit and click on Edit. If you can't see your order, make sure the 'Current pair only' toggle isn't turned on.
From here, you can change the limit price, adjust the order size, and even add a comment.
Once your changes are complete, click Confirm to apply the updates to your limit order.
That's it! Once saved, the changes will be applied to your limit order immediately.
📱 How to Edit a Limit Order on the Mobile App
📱 How to Edit a Limit Order on the Mobile App
From the home screen, scroll down to the Open Orders section.
Find the limit order you want to edit, and tap on it.
Tap on the 3 dots on the top right of the order form.
Tap on Edit Order.
From here, you can change the limit price, adjust the order size, and even add a comment.
Once your changes are complete, tap Confirm to apply the updates to your limit order.
That's it! Once saved, the changes will be applied to your limit order immediately.
💡 Tip: Editing a limit order is faster and more efficient than canceling and placing a new one, especially during volatile market conditions.
💡 Best Practices When Editing Limit Orders
Avoid frequent edits during volatile markets: Constantly changing your limit order may cause confusion or increase the likelihood of partial fills.
Double-check your price and size: Ensure that your changes reflect your intended strategy before confirming the edit.
Consider slippage: If the market is moving fast, your order might not be filled at your new limit price immediately.
⚠️ Risks to Keep in Mind
Even after editing, your limit order is not guaranteed to fill. It will only execute when another user’s order matches your price.
Rapid market changes can mean that your order may remain unfilled or only partially filled, so plan your edits carefully.
⚠️ Important: This article is for educational purposes only and is not financial advice. To practice trading without risk, try Coinmetro’s Demo Platform, where you can simulate trades and explore strategies safely before trading with real funds.
FAQs
✏️ Can I edit a limit order after it’s partially filled?
Yes! You can still edit the remaining portion of your limit order. The changes will only apply to the unfilled part of the order.
⏰ Will editing a limit order affect its original timestamp?
No, your original order time remains the same. Only the price, size, or comment will be updated.
💻📱 Can I edit limit orders on both mobile and desktop?
Absolutely! Editing limit orders is available on both the Coinmetro Exchange Platform (web/desktop) and the Mobile App.
⚠️ What happens if my edited order doesn’t get filled?
Limit orders are two-sided, meaning your trade will only execute when another user’s order matches yours on the opposite side of the order book. For example, if you place a sell order for BTC at €107,000, it will only be filled once someone places a buy order for BTC at that same price. This means your order won't be filled instantly, and instead it will sit either fully or partially filled in the order book until it either executes or is cancelled.
🔄 What does it mean if my limit order is partially filled?
A partial fill means only a portion of your order has been executed because there weren’t enough matching orders at your limit price. The remaining amount stays open until it can be filled.
💡 Can I cancel a partially filled order?
Yes! You can cancel the unfilled portion of a partially executed limit order at any time. You can find all information on how to cancel an active limit order here: How to Cancel a Limit Order
📊 Why is my limit order not executing immediately?
Limit orders only execute when another trader places an order that matches your price. They do not fill instantly unless the market reaches your specified limit.