Game-Changing Updates: How Your Trading Just Got Smarter

We’ve been in this game long enough to know that timing is everything in trading. You miss a crucial 15-minute window, or you can't set that protective stop-loss on your options trade, and you may be staring at a loss that could've been avoided.

That's exactly why our latest platform updates matter more than your typical feature rollout.

Extended Options Trading: The Extra 15 Minutes That Can Change Everything

Here's what most people don't realize about market close: while the stock market rings its bell at 4:00 PM ET, market activity doesn't just stop. That 15-minute window after close? It can be a blind spot for options traders trying to manage their positions properly.

We just eliminated that blind spot.

Our platform now supports extended options trading sessions until 4:15 PM ET for three of the most liquid ETF options:

• SPY – SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
• QQQ – Invesco Nasdaq-100 ETF
• IWM – iShares Russell 2000 ETF

Think of it like having access to the after-hours VIP section of a concert. You get those crucial extra minutes to fine-tune your performance.

We are also planning to add extended options trading sessions for additional ETF options symbols.

Why This Actually Matters for Your Portfolio

Better risk alignment: Now you can manage your ETF options during those crucial extra 15 minutes when the market is still digesting information.

Late-breaking news protection: Market-moving announcements may be released after 4:00 pm. When earnings surprises or Fed comments drop at 4:05 PM, you're not stuck holding positions you can't adjust.

Real liquidity when you need it: These aren't random options we threw together. SPY, QQQ, and IWM represent some of the most liquid ETF option contracts in the market, supported by active market-making during the extended trading session.

Conditional Orders for Options: Your Trading Autopilot Just Got an Upgrade

Real talk: how many times have you watched a winning options trade turn into a loser because you couldn't babysit your screen all day? Or missed your exit because you were in a meeting when your target hit?

We just solved that problem. Our options trading now includes additional order types that our users have been asking for:

Conditional Orders

Set up strategies that trigger automatically when specific price or time conditions are met. Think of it as your trading assistant that never sleeps, never gets emotional, and executes in accordance with your time and price instructions.

Stop Orders

Here's what they don't tell you about options: they can go to zero faster than you think. Stop orders and stop limit orders can act like an emergency brake, triggering instructions to exit positions when they hit your predefined threshold.

Take-Profit Orders

Lock in gains before greed takes over. Set your target, and let the platform capture profits when your options hit their sweet spot.

The beauty of these tools? They remove the emotional decision-making that can kill more trading accounts than bad market calls ever could.

Mobile Updates That Actually Move the Needle

Look, mobile trading apps are everywhere. But many treat mobile like an afterthought – a watered-down version of the "real" platform. We took a different approach.

Demo Account Creation

You can now create practice accounts directly in the app. Here's why this matters: muscle memory. Trading isn't just about market knowledge – it's about executing under pressure. The demo environment lets you build that execution confidence with real-time data, but zero financial risk.

In-App Chat Support

We built this feature into the mobile platform because waiting on hold when you have a time-sensitive question can be trader torture. Direct access to our support team means faster problem resolution.

Stories Feature

The Stories Feature sends updated market insights, platform updates, and strategy tips delivered in bite-sized pieces you can consume between trades. No information overload, just what you need to know from Lime.

The Bigger Picture: Why These Updates Matter Now

The markets are faster than ever. News cycles compress, volatility spikes without warning, and the difference between profit and loss often comes down to execution speed and risk management precision.

What many people don't realize is that successful trading isn't about finding the perfect setup – it's about having the right tools to manage that setup from entry to exit.

These updates give you that control. Extended trading for three of the most liquid ETF options orders, conditional orders for times when life doesn't align with trading hours. Mobile features for when opportunity strikes away from your desk.

Check out these new features now -> https://tx.lime.co

We built these features because we remember what it was like trading without them.

Your trading just got more precise, more flexible, and more aligned with how markets actually move.

Trade smart.

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