TradersPost Order Status: What Does “Suspended” Mean?
A Suspended order status in TradersPost means the order is contingent on an event before execution. This is common in OCO, time-release, and GTC orders, often seen with Tradovate.
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Traders ask whether TradersPost sends standalone OCO orders, so the guidance now says the OCO legs TradersPost sends come only from bracket orders.
What Is a “Suspended” Order Status?
The Suspended status in TradersPost typically comes from Tradovate, one of the brokers integrated with the platform. According to Tradovate’s documentation, an order marked as Suspended is contingent on a specific event occurring before it will be sent to the exchange and updated to Working status.
This status can appear in certain order types, including:
• One-Cancels-the-Other (OCO) Orders: The order is waiting for one leg to be triggered. OCO legs that TradersPost sends come only from bracket orders, since TradersPost does not submit standalone OCO orders1.
• Time-Release Orders: The order is scheduled to activate at a specific time.
• Good-Til-Canceled (GTC) Orders: The order remains suspended between trading sessions until eligible for execution.
Why Does an Order Get Suspended?
A Suspended order may be waiting for:
• The market to reopen after a session close.
• A condition to be met before execution.
• A related order in an OCO pair to be triggered.
For example, if a trader sends a bracket order with a stop-loss and a take-profit, those two exit orders may stay suspended until the entry order fills.
How to Handle Suspended Orders
If an order remains suspended longer than expected, traders should:
• Check if the order is tied to another pending trade.
• Verify if market hours or a session cutoff is causing the delay.
• Contact Tradovate support for further clarification.
Conclusion
A Suspended order in TradersPost, particularly from Tradovate, means the trade is waiting for a condition to be met before execution. This is common in OCO, time-release, and GTC orders. Traders concerned about a suspended order should check their trade conditions or reach out to Tradovate for more details.
