# Drawdown Threshold

If this value is set to zero:

* Chain Mode remains inactive
* The follower never starts trading

Once the master reaches or exceeds this threshold:

* The follower instance is allowed to open new trades

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## **Simple Example**

If drawdown is measured in percentage and the threshold is set to 5:

* The follower remains paused while drawdown is below 5 percent
* Once drawdown reaches 5 percent, the follower starts trading

If drawdown is measured in account currency and the threshold is 1,000:

* The follower activates only when the master loses 1,000 in account currency
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#### Important Interaction Between Settings

All three settings must work together:

* A valid master identifier must be set
* A drawdown measurement type must be chosen
* A drawdown threshold greater than zero must be defined

If any of these conditions are missing, Chain Mode will not activate.
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#### Beginner Safety Notes

* Activation happens only when the master is already under pressure
* Additional trading increases total account exposure
* Higher thresholds reduce activation frequency
* Lower thresholds activate followers more often and increase risk
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These options define **who the master is**, **how drawdown is measured**, and **when a follower EA is allowed to trade**.

They provide flexible coordination between multiple EA instances but also increase complexity and risk.

Always test Chain Mode configurations on a demo account before live use.


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