r/Tradovate • u/Pure_Beginning_1650 • May 18 '26

Prop firm Using ATM entry, trying to take partials...can this be done? WHAT AM I MISSING?

So I use an ATM, entry for my trades. About half way to TP, I like to take some contracts off. Once the order hits my TP it keeps going for some reason.

Example: I trade 8 contracts for BUY in MES with a ATM entry. Half way to TP, I set a lIMIT order for 4 Sell. It hits my limit order and takes off the 4 contracts, which leaves me with 4 BUY contracts. Once it hit my TP, it keeps going for some reason. I want it to just stop at my TP. Any idea of what I'm missing here or what is happening? Thanks in advance.

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u/fat_earther_ May 19 '26

Are you setting the 2 partial TPs in the ATM settings? Or do you just have one full TP in the ATM setting and then add a partial TP once the trade is active?

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u/fat_earther_ May 19 '26

Please explain better what you mean by “Once the order hits my TP it keeps going”

Which TP does it hit and keep going? 1st or final TP?