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Limit order

By Omer Rapaport · Content updated 11 September 2026

What does Limit order mean?

A limit order permits execution only at its stated price or better. It controls the worst acceptable execution price but may remain unfilled.

A buy limit at $25 cannot fill above $25 under normal limit-order semantics.

Illustrative example; not a provider’s quoted offer.

A price touching the level does not always mean enough liquidity was available to fill the order.

The following primary sources support the terminology. Provider rules describe their own products and may change.

A price touching the level does not always mean enough liquidity was available to fill the order.

Illustrative example: A buy limit at $25 cannot fill above $25 under normal limit-order semantics.