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# Hard stop % account wide

This input sets a global risk limit for your account. This option is influenced by all trades (Manual or other EAs)

* **0 (Disabled):**\
  By default, when set to 0 (Disabled), the EA will not close the entry trade when your account experiences drawdown from all trades.
* **Custom Value**:  (e.g., 10, 30, etc.)\
  When your account experiences a total drawdown (floating loss) that reaches the specified percentage, the EA will: 
  * **mmediately close all it's open positions**, and
  * **Suspend all trading for the rest of the day**

> Example: On a $1,000 account, setting Hard stop % account `wide to 10` means all EA trades will be closed total account draawdown get to **$100**.

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#### **Why You Might Use It**

* It's your **ultimate safety net**: ensures you never lose more than you're comfortable with.
* Provides **emotional peace of mind**, especially in high-risk or aggressive setups.
* Helps enforce **daily or session-based risk control**, avoiding catastrophic losses.
* Useful for funded accounts or strict money management plans.
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#### **Why You Might NOT Use It**

* If set too low, it can **shut down trading prematurely**, even in normal recovery phases.
* Recovery strategies need time and space — hard stops can **interrupt** that process.
* On smaller accounts, a tight hard stop may trigger from **small volatility spikes**.
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#### **Best Practice**

* Start with a **realistic percentage**, like **10%–20%**, based on your account size and risk comfort.
* Use in combination with:
  * **Smart volume settings**
  * **Max  Drawdown per trade** (if you want tighter per-trade control)
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