Node reference
Enter Short
Opens a short position when its gate is true.
Rev. 2026.06
Enter Shortaction
InputsNo outputEnter Short
Gate
gate · boolean
Quantity
quantity · number
Performs an action — no value out
Configure
- quantitySource
- — Where size comes from — a constant or a node
- default constant
- quantity
- — Order size
- default 1
- range 0.001–1000000000
- quantityNodeId
- — Node supplying the order size
What happens
Fires when its gate input is true — or every candle if it has no gate — and translates into an order or position change in the backtest and live engine.
When to use
The short entry for a directional or hedging strategy.
Gotchas
- No gate wired means it fires every candle.
- Pair with an exit and a stop.