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What Are the Basic Rules of Spot Trading (Minimum Amount, Order Limits, Partial Fills)?

Introduction

This article explains the basic rules of Spot Trading on Coinlocally, including minimum trade amounts, maximum open orders, and why some market orders may be partially filled.

Minimum Trade Amount

Each asset has a different minimum trade amount.

You can check the exact minimum amount for each pair through the asset information page.

Maximum Number of Open Orders

The maximum number of open Spot orders varies by asset. You can check the limit for each pair through the same asset information page.

Why Market Orders May Be Partially Filled

If part of your USDT (or other asset) is not enough to buy the minimum unit of a coin, the remaining amount is refunded.

This results in a partial fill, which is normal behavior.

Additional notes

  • Minimum trade amounts depend on asset price and precision.
  • Partial fills do not affect your ability to place new orders.
  • Refunds for unfilled amounts are automatic.

Common Issues

  • Attempting to trade below the minimum amount.
  • Confusing partial fills with failed orders.
  • Expecting market orders to always fill 100% instantly.

feeling lost?

If you're unsure why your order was partially filled or rejected, our support team can help you understand the exact reason.

Updated on: 01/13/2026

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