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Stop loss is one of the most important tools for those trading cryptocurrency. If you don't know how to use it yet, here is a simple example.

Imagine you bought an asset for $500, and you want to limit your potential losses to $100. How to do this? It's simple. First, you need to go to the spot trading section on any major platform. Find the trading pair you bought, for example, if it's BNB, look for BNB/USDT.

Next, click the sell button and select the stop-limit option. Here's where the interesting part begins. Set the stop price at $490, which is $10 below your entry price. Then set the limit price at $485. Enter the amount of the asset you want to sell, double-check everything, and confirm.

Now let's understand in more detail what a stop loss actually is. When you place such an order, you tell the platform: if the price drops to $490, activate my sell order. When this happens, your asset will be sold at the limit price of $485, thus limiting your losses to approximately $100.

There are two main types of stop-loss orders. Stop-limit is when you set two prices — the stop price and the limit price. If the market reaches the stop price, a limit order is triggered, but there are no guarantees it will be executed at your limit price. Stop-market is when you only set the stop price, and when it is reached, your asset is sold at the current market price. This guarantees execution but does not guarantee a specific price.

Let's consider a more complex example. Suppose you're trading Bitcoin and bought it for $50,000. You can set a stop-loss at $49,000. Choose the order type, enter the amount you want to sell, and you're all set.

Always double-check the details of your order before confirming. Make sure the asset amount matches what you bought, the stop price is set correctly, and the limit price (if you're using stop-limit) is also accurate.

So, stop loss is actually your best friend in trading. It helps protect your capital from large losses. Keep learning, monitor the market, and never forget to set a stop-loss before entering a position. This is a basic but critically important skill for any trader.