Cancel command

What it does

cancel cancels working orders for the current symbol.

Use TradingView Order Syntax first if you need the full command structure before working through individual command types.

Minimal example

ALPHA(BTCUSDT){type=cancel}

Common use case

A very common pattern is:

1. cancel existing orders
2. wait briefly
3. place a fresh order

Example:

ALPHA(BTCUSDT){
  type=cancel;
  wait(1s);
  type=limit,side=buy,amount=0.001,offset=-1%
}

When to use it

Use cancel when you want to clear old resting orders before sending a new setup.

Common mistakes

Assuming it changes the position

cancel only manages working orders. It does not flatten the position by itself.

Using it without verifying the symbol

cancel applies in the context of the current payload symbol.

Next pages

• TradingView Order Syntax
• Adjust command
• Common tasks