Good question, it comes up often

1. Program orders in advance (75k, 68k, 55k, etc.)

--> Yes, in spot, it’s an excellent approach. You place limit orders, you wait, zero stress.

--> In futures, it’s much trickier, as the time factor + leverage changes everything.

2. Fees as long as the order is not executed

--> As long as your order is not triggered, there are no fees (neither funding nor interest).

Fees only begin at the execution of the position.

3. The real trap in futures with leverage

In your example:

100$ real

leverage x10

position of $1,000

order placed very low, triggered in several weeks

--> The problem is not the order, but what happens AFTER execution:

Funding fees (if the position is open for a long time)

Extreme volatility

Risk of rapid liquidation if the market continues to decline

A violent drop can trigger your order… and continue to fall, liquidating you before any rebound.

To conclude:

Pre-programming = very good in spot

In futures, leverage turns a good idea into asymmetric risk

Time is your ally in spot, your enemy in futures

That’s why many say:

--> Spot to build, futures for very disciplined traders.