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# Chained Orders (Batch Trading)

<figure><img src="/files/Zek38MpnZdDmRF4NVEUY" alt=""><figcaption><p>Chained Order Interface</p></figcaption></figure>

**Chained Orders** allow traders to **execute multiple trades in a predefined sequence**, ensuring that each order **triggers only after the previous one is completed**. This feature is useful for structuring **complex execution strategies**, such as **staggered entries and exits** or executing trades based on sequential logic rather than simple price triggers.

#### **How It Works**

* Orders are grouped into **batches**:
  * **Orders within the same batch execute simultaneously**.
  * **Subsequent batches begin execution only after the preceding batch is fully completed**.
* The sequence progresses as follows:
  * Once all orders in **Batch n** are **fully filled**, **Batch n+1** begins execution.
* A common use case is **scaling into a position over multiple orders** and then **exiting in structured steps** based on execution logic. Unlike a **Take Profit order**, which triggers an exit solely based on price, **Chained Orders provide execution control**, ensuring each step completes before proceeding to the next.

#### **Configuring Chained Orders**

1. **Add Orders to the Chain** – Use the order entry form to create and structure orders in sequence.
2. **Assign Batches** – Set a **batch number** for each order to define execution priority. Orders within the **same batch execute concurrently**.
3. **Submit the Chain** – Click **"Submit Chained Orders"** to start execution. The engine will process each batch in order.

<figure><img src="/files/ZDqbQISSqCPqX2p9QzRV" alt=""><figcaption><p>Chained Order Execution</p></figcaption></figure>

#### **Key Considerations**

* **Order Completion Requirement** – An order is considered **complete only when fully filled**. If an order is **not fully filled**, the chain **stops**, and an **error is raised**.
* **No Conditional Execution** – Chained orders **do not support conditional triggers** (e.g., price-based activation).
* **Editing Orders** – Once submitted, orders **cannot be edited**. To modify an order, it must be **deleted and re-added**.
* **Monitoring Execution** – Traders can track order progression via the **Chained Orders Monitoring Page**, which provides insights into each step of execution. Clicking on an order opens its **detailed analytics page**.
* **Pausing Orders** – The **chain cannot be paused as a whole**. However, **individual orders** can be paused if needed.