Take profit ladder: how the bot splits a position across targets

Updated: 06.10.2026

A take profit ladder means closing a short in several pieces instead of one. This setting, "How many take-profits and how we split the size", tells the Snapback bot how many parts to break the position into (one, two or three take-profits) and what share of the size each one closes. One field in the wizard picks both the count and the split.

What it means in plain words

Instead of closing a short in one go, you can take the position off in parts: some at a near target, some at a farther one. That way part of the profit is locked in earlier, and the rest still has a chance to reach the far target. The split defines what share of the position belongs to each target.

Why it exists

Several take-profits let you lock in part of the result early and still leave part for a longer move. Also, the first or second take-profit decides the moment when the stop moves to breakeven.

How it works in the code

Only these splits are allowed (percent of the size):

• 1 take-profit: 100;
• 2 take-profits: 50/50, 60/40, 70/30;
• 3 take-profits: 34/33/33, 57/29/14, 50/30/20, 20/30/50.

The first number is the share of the first take-profit (the one closest to the entry), and the last number is the share of the last, farthest one. The target prices are explained in the article on the take-profit target. The sizes of the early take-profits are rounded down to the exchange's quantity step, and the last one closes everything that remains, so no dust is left over.

In addition, the configuration rejects a split that is not in the allowed list for that count, and does not allow moving the stop to breakeven after a take-profit whose number is not less than the count.

Illustration of the mechanism only, not advice: a position of 100 units with a 50/30/20 split. The first take-profit closes 50, the second 30, the third 20.

An important catch: each share multiplied by the price must not be below the exchange's minimum order for the coin (MIN_NOTIONAL). The thinner the smallest slice, the bigger the position has to be. Illustrative example: if the minimum is 5 USDT, a split with a thinnest slice of 14% needs a position of at least 36 USDT (5 / 0.14, rounded up), while with a 50% slice 10 USDT is enough. The wizard shows such a minimum next to each option ("from N USDT"), calculated for a typical minimum of 5 USDT. For some coins the minimum may be stricter.

Allowed values and defaults

Count: 1, 2 or 3. Split: only those listed above. The code has no defaults. The form starts on "3 take-profits: 50/30/20".

What happens with more or fewer targets

• More take-profits: profit is taken in smaller pieces, with more orders, and the thinnest slice demands a bigger position.
• Fewer take-profits: simpler logic, but all or almost all of the position closes at one target.
• A bigger share on the near target: more is locked in early. A bigger share on the far target: more depends on whether the price travels far.

How it connects to other settings

• Take profit, %: sets the target prices.
• Move the stop to breakeven: the take-profit number must be less than the number of take-profits.
• Share of the deposit: the position size decides whether a thin slice passes.

Common mistakes

• Choosing an uneven split and not noticing the minimum position size.
• Thinking the shares can be set freely.
• Expecting equal sizes without accounting for rounding: the last take-profit picks up the remainder.

Where to find it in the bot wizard

The "New bot" or "Edit" form, the "Exit" block, the drop-down "How many take-profits and how we split the size". Items look like "3 take-profits — from 25 USDT". Under the list is the hint: "The smallest slice must exceed the exchange's minimum order, otherwise the trade will not open."

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