# Pause EA after Hard Stop

 When enabled, the EA will automatically pause itself after hitting the Hard Stop level, preventing any new trades from being opened until you manually resume it.

* **No (Default)**: The EA will automatically resume trading the next day after the Hard Stop was reached.
* **Yes**: The EA will pause after Hard Stop is hit and **will not resume automatically**. You must manually resume trading when you are ready.

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### How It Works

* When the Hard Stop level is reached (based on your selected stop type), the EA will **close all active trades**.
* After closing trades, the EA will **pause its operation**.
* While paused, the EA will **not open any new positions**.
* You must **manually resume** the EA once you decide it is safe to trade again.
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### Why This Is Useful

This feature allows you to:

* Protect your account balance in high volatility conditions.
* Avoid continued trading during rapid price movements.
* Stop emotional or forced decisions by automating the pause moment.
* Take time to reassess market conditions before continuing.
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### Recommendations

* Use this feature together with **Daily or Weekly Loss Limits** for stronger risk control.
* Only resume trading when the market has stabilized.
* If the account experienced high drawdown, consider reducing risk level or lot size before resuming.
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This option helps you protect your account during unpredictable market conditions, making your trading experience safer and more controlled.


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