Back to Strategy Messages
Strategy Messages

Exit Legs Not Supported

Your broker does not attach take profit or stop loss orders to entry orders for this asset class. Send the entry on its own and manage the exit with a separate signal, or trade a product your broker attaches them to.

This message indicates that your broker will not attach a take profit or a stop loss to the entry order for the asset class you are trading. It applies whether you sent one exit leg or both: brokers rarely answer this the same way for everything they sell, and one that brackets stocks may refuse the same thing on crypto or options.

Alpaca is the clearest example. It attaches exit legs to a stock entry, but answers the same request on crypto or options with an error, so a signal like this one is rejected before it reaches them when the strategy trades crypto:

{
    "ticker": "BTC/USD",
    "action": "buy",
    "stopLoss": {
        "type": "stop",
        "stopPrice": 60000
    }
}

Sending a takeProfit instead, or both together, is refused for the same reason.

You have two options. Send the entry on its own and manage the exit with a separate signal once the position is open:

{
    "ticker": "BTC/USD",
    "action": "buy"
}

Or trade a product your broker attaches exit legs to. The message on your strategy subscription lists the brokers that do for the asset class you are configuring.

Start trading at scale today. Sign up for free.

Free 7-day trial

Set-up in 3 minutes

Paper account for testing

TradersPost operates as a non-custodial automated trading platform, enabling users to connect alerts from their preferred trading platforms to their selected brokerage or exchange accounts. It abstains from the transmission, custody, or management of customer funds, covering both traditional and cryptocurrency assets. Typically, registration requirements set by regulatory entities such as the SEC, FINRA, or FinCEN apply to entities that hold or transmit customer funds. To ensure ongoing compliance, TradersPost regularly engages with regulatory authorities to confirm its adherence to all relevant local and federal laws.

TradersPost does not provide alerts, signals, research, analysis, or trading advice of any kind. It is designed to assist traders and investors in making their own trading decisions based on their alerts. The platform does not offer recommendations regarding securities to buy or sell, nor does it provide trading or investing advice. The platform and its features, capabilities, and tools are provided 'as-is' without any warranty.

Risk Disclosure: The use of automated trading systems involves inherent risks, including the potential for significant financial loss. These systems operate based on predetermined algorithms that may not fully adapt to changing market conditions, possibly making them unsuitable for some investors. Individuals are advised to thoroughly assess their financial situation and risk tolerance before using this platform.

Testimonials appearing on this website may not be representative of other clients or customers and is not a guarantee of future performance or success.

Broker, exchange, trading platform, company names, product names, service marks, trademarks, and logos appearing on this website are the property of their respective owners and are used solely to identify supported connections and technical compatibility. TradersPost is an independent third-party platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or authorized by any of these organizations unless expressly stated. Technical compatibility does not imply a commercial partnership, sponsorship, endorsement, or authorization. See Important Disclosures for trademark information.

© 2026 TradersPost, Inc. All rights reserved.