How to use Take-Profit Ladder
Enter entry size and multiple take-profit prices with weights or equal splits. Read how much exits at each rung.
Example: scaling out of 1 BTC in three steps
You hold 1 BTC bought at $40,000 and plan to sell 40% at $42,000, 30% at $45,000 and 30% at $50,000.
- Sell 40% (0.4 BTC) at $42,000: 0.4 × ($42,000 − $40,000) = $800
- Sell 30% (0.3 BTC) at $45,000: 0.3 × ($45,000 − $40,000) = $1,500
- Sell 30% (0.3 BTC) at $50,000: 0.3 × ($50,000 − $40,000) = $3,000
If every level fills, total profit is $5,300. Selling in steps locks in gains early while keeping exposure to a bigger move.
Formula & methodology
Each rung sells size × weight. Remaining size carries to the next target.
Scale out with a take-profit ladder
Ladders reduce all-or-nothing exits when trend continuation is uncertain. CryptonicTools allocates size across the rungs you define so you can see how much remains after each target.
Pair with target-price and fee break-even so each rung still clears costs after maker/taker fees. Thin books can gap through early rungs — liquidity checks belong on your venue.
Planning only — place orders on your exchange after you confirm tick size and minimum notional. Equal weights are a starting point; skew later rungs if you want more trend exposure.
Ladder discipline vs hope
Moving every rung higher after a pump recreates full-size risk. Write the ladder before entry, then adjust only with a fresh plan and updated fees.
Use position size and risk/reward tools so the ladder sits inside a predefined stop, not as a substitute for one.
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