Dislikedwhy not ? Is there a rule somewhere I cannot place a pending order to trade a breakout ? This is strange to hear...
Edit : And I would add that placing pending orders it's more simple to handle in manual imho, you simply put the entry price at IB high( or low) plus some pips (I don't use any extra pips and place them directly at IB high/low) and wait pending orders to be triggered. I think there's nothing wrong to trade in this way.Ignored
it could have breakout real storng and keep you out of the trade.
stop order ensures you dont miss the trade