place_order
Execute trading orders on Derive MCP for options, perpetuals, and spot markets using authentication and private key signing.
Instructions
Place a new order (limit or market). Requires authentication and private key for signing.
Input Schema
TableJSON Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| subaccount_id | Yes | Subaccount ID to place order on | |
| instrument_name | Yes | Instrument to trade (e.g., BTC-PERP, ETH-20250131-3000-C) | |
| side | Yes | Order side | |
| amount | Yes | Order amount/quantity | |
| price | No | Limit price (for limit orders) | |
| order_type | No | Order type | limit |
| reduce_only | No | Reduce only flag (default false) | |
| post_only | No | Post only flag - maker only (default false) | |
| label | No | Custom order label (optional) |