Scaled Order

A scaled order places multiple limit orders simultaneously across a defined price range, splitting your total order size into smaller sub-orders. This is useful for managing large positions without revealing your full order volume to the market — reducing the risk that a single large order moves price against you.

Aster supports up to 110 sub-orders per scaled order.

How It Works

When you set up a scaled order, you define a price range and an order count. The system distributes your total order size across that range according to your chosen distribution pattern. Each sub-order is placed as a separate limit order on the order book.

Distribution Patterns

Choose how your order size is allocated across the price range:

Pattern	How it works	When to use it
Equal (Flat)	Each sub-order receives the same size. Distribution is uniform across all price points.	When you expect price to fluctuate within the range but have no directional bias.
Increasing	Sub-order size grows as price increases. The highest-priced order is the largest.	Distributing sell orders to raise your average sell price.
Decreasing	Sub-order size shrinks as price increases. The highest-priced order is the smallest.	Distributing buy orders to lower your average buy price.
Random	Sub-order sizes are allocated randomly across the price range within a set variance. Enter a variance % up to 10% — a 10% variance means order sizes vary randomly within a 10% range.	When you want to obscure order pattern from other market participants.

Creating a Scaled Order

1. Connect your wallet to Aster and go to the Perps trading page.

2. Select [Scaled Order] from the order type options and configure your parameters:

• Lowest and Highest Price

• Size

• Order Count

• Size Distribution

1. Review your order summary and confirm. Check that your price range, total size, and order count match your intent before submitting — once placed, the orders sit on the book at their respective price levels.

Note: Scaled orders place multiple limit orders simultaneously. Ensure you have sufficient margin to support the full position size before confirming.