At Bitstamp, we prioritize delivering a precise, efficient, and seamless trading experience. To enhance accuracy in select markets, we’re updating decimal place precision on Bitstamp Pro (available via web and mobile app).
Key Changes Overview
Starting Thursday, March 6, at 10 AM CET (9 AM UTC), decimal precision adjustments will apply to these trading pairs:
| Trading Pair | Previous Precision (Base/Counter) | New Precision (Base/Counter) |
|---------------|-----------------------------------|------------------------------|
| XSGD/USD | 5 / 2 | 2 / 5 |
| XSGD/USDT | 5 / 2 | 2 / 5 |
| SOL/USD | 2 / 4 | 5 / 3 |
| SOL/EUR | 2 / 4 | 5 / 3 |
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March 6 Timeline: What Traders Should Expect
To implement these updates, all open orders (including stop-loss and take-profit) in affected markets will be canceled. Follow this schedule:
- 10:00 AM CET: Trade halt begins; open orders canceled.
- 10:15 AM CET: Markets adjust to new decimal precisions.
- 12:40 AM CET: No-matching trade halt (orders can be placed but not matched).
- 12:55 AM CET: Full trading resumes.
Critical Notes for Traders
- Enhanced Accuracy: Enjoy finer price granularity (e.g., SOL/EUR orders can now specify amounts like 1.00001 SOL).
- Error Prevention: Orders exceeding updated decimal limits will fail. Double-check entries!
Action Steps
- Re-submit Orders: All canceled orders must be replaced post-upgrade.
- Adapt to New Precision: Leverage the improved accuracy for strategic trades.
FAQs
Q: Will my existing trades be affected?
A: Only open orders will be canceled; executed trades remain unchanged.
Q: How do I avoid order errors post-update?
A: Ensure your order values adhere to the new decimal limits (e.g., 2 decimal places for XSGD/USD base amounts).
Q: Is Basic mode impacted?
A: No, Basic mode users require no action.
Q: When can I resume trading affected pairs?
A: Full functionality resumes at 12:55 AM CET on March 6.
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