diff --git a/thetagang/portfolio_manager.py b/thetagang/portfolio_manager.py
index 69ebd7667..656bb4ea8 100644
--- a/thetagang/portfolio_manager.py
+++ b/thetagang/portfolio_manager.py
@@ -1766,7 +1766,7 @@ def make_order() -> tuple[Optional[Ticker], Optional[LimitOrder]]:
                     )
 
                     amount = cash_balance - target_cash_balance
-                    price = ticker.ask
+                    price = ticker.ask if amount > 0 else ticker.bid
                     qty = amount // price
 
                     if qty > 0: