# Limit Buy

**To open a limit buy order**, tap **«Buy/Sell»** and enter the token’s contract address — or simply paste the address anywhere in the bot.

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After entering the token address `(e.g. DezXAZ8z7PnrnRJjz3wXBoRgixCa6xjnB7YaB1pPB263)` you will see a short overview, as well as buttons for quick buy and sell, swap and **Limit buy.**

### Creating a Limit Buy Order

Tap **«Limit Buy»** and set your order parameters.

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Tap **«Buy amount»** and enter the amount (in SOL).

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Tap **«Expiry»** and set the order’s duration (in hours).

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{% hint style="info" %}
You can set a limit buy based on either **price** or **market cap**:
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### Setting a limit order to buy a token at a price.

1. Tap **«Price»** button to place a limit buy order at the price.
2. Specify the percentage change from current prices at which the order is triggered.

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{% hint style="info" %}
Negative value = Buy below current price

Positive value - Above the current price
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### Setting a limit order to buy a token at a Market Cap

1. Tap **«Market Cap»** button to place a limit buy order at the market Cap.
2. Specify the desired market cap at which the order is triggered

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Tap **«Slippage»** to set the slippage value (%).

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Tap **«Create limit order»** to create a limit buy.

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Once the buying is complete, you'll see the window with the transaction information.

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You can view and edit your active limit orders anytime under [**Active Orders**.](/limit-orders/active-orders.md)
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