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Version: 3.0

Example F1: Temporary disabling of trading due to bad performance

caution

This is not a ready-to-use trading strategy. A trading strategy requires adjustment to the timeframe and symbol, along with thorough backtesting. The example is intended as a foundation for your own custom strategy and to help you get familiar with the Expert Advisor Builder web application. To import and use an example, please follow the instructions provided here.

Description​

This example shows temporary trading suspension due to poor weekly performance. If the account drops 2% or more in a week, trading halts until the next week begins. The inspector panel displays current performance metrics, providing real-time feedback on proximity to suspension thresholds.

This protective mechanism prevents emotional revenge trading after losses. By forcing a cooling-off period, traders can analyze what went wrong without risking further capital. The automatic reset each week provides fresh starts without manual intervention.

Performance monitoring creates self-aware trading systems that recognize when strategies aren't working. This defensive feature proves invaluable during unexpected market conditions when strategies may temporarily fail.

Recreate the Example​

You can either import this example directly or set it up manually. To manually replicate the trading module, make sure a newly added module includes the following key settings and that the professional mode is activated:

Trade Basics

  • Operation type = Long
  • One trade mode = Off

Signal Generation - Indicators - STD

  • Signal in use = On
  • Signal used for = Forward
  • Selected indicator = STD
  • Draw in chart = Off
  • Forward adjustment = 3.50

Signal Generation - Indicators - SMA

  • Signal in use = On
  • Signal used for = Entry
  • Selected indicator = SMA
  • Draw in chart = On
  • Drawing slot = 1

Signal Generation - Indicators - EMA

  • Signal in use = On
  • Signal used for = Entry
  • Selected indicator = EMA
  • Draw in chart = On
  • Drawing slot = 2

Signal Generation - Indicator Combinations (SMA & EMA)

  • Signal in use = On
  • Signal used for = Entry
  • Input indicator 1 = SMA
  • Input indicator 2 = EMA
  • Value relation = Value x cross value x

Initial Stop Loss

  • Selection = Indicator
  • Used indicator = STD

Initial Take Profit

  • Selection = Risk ratio
  • Risk ratio = 1.40

Volume Calculation

  • Volume calculation method = Fix lots
  • Fix lots = 0.10

Monitoring

  • Draw inspector panel = On
  • Weekly performance: Relative lower limit = -2.00

Screenshots​

Example F1: Temporary disabling of trading due to bad performance.webp