> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://support.backpack.exchange/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://support.backpack.exchange/exchange/trading/order-types/scaled-order/how-to-set-a-scaled-order.md).

# How to Set a Scaled Order?

1. **Deposit funds into your exchange account (crypto or fiat).**
   * [Crypto Deposits](/exchange/deposit-and-withdraw/crypto/deposit.md#how-to-deposit)
   * [Fiat Deposits](/exchange/deposit-and-withdraw/fiat/how-to-deposit-via-wire.md)
2. **On the Order Placement page, select the appropriate market (Spot or Futures — here we take Futures as an example).**
   * Select your desired trading pair (e.g., BTC-PERP)
   * Choose the trading direction (Buy/Sell)
3. **Select Scaled Order as the order type.**
4. **Enter the required parameters**
   * Price Range
   * Order Count(2-50)
   * Total Quantity
5. **Select the order distribution type**
   * Flat, Increasing, Decreasing
   * Click **“Preview”** to review the order
6. **Optional settings**
   * **Post Only**: Ensures your order is placed as a maker order and does not take liquidity.
   * **IOC (Immediate or Cancel)**: Executes the order immediately as much as possible; any unfilled portion is canceled. Suitable for quick entries and exits.
   * **Reduce Only**: Ensures your order will only reduce your existing position and will not open a new position or increase the size of the current position.
7. **Submit the order.**

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