# Reduce exposure after X recovery trades (<2 = Disabled)

This setting allows the EA to start reducing exposure **only after a specified number of recovery trades has been reached**, ensuring that exposure reduction is applied at deeper recovery stages rather than too early.

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#### How It Works

* The EA counts active recovery trades in the current basket.
* Once the specified number is reached, **Exposure Reduction logic becomes eligible**.
* From that point, the EA may attempt to close the **oldest position** using profits from newer recovery trades, depending on other Exposure Reduction conditions.

**Special Values**

* `< 2 = Disabled`\
  Exposure Reduction is completely disabled.
* `≥ 2`\
  Exposure Reduction activates after the specified number of recovery trades.
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#### Impact on Risk & Trade Behavior

* **Risk / Drawdown**
  * Higher values delay exposure reduction, allowing recovery to develop more fully before reducing exposure.
  * Lower values activate exposure reduction earlier, reducing drawdown sooner but potentially weakening recovery momentum.
* **Recovery Behavior**
  * Early activation can smooth drawdown but may slow full basket recovery.
  * Late activation favors stronger recovery structure before exposure is reduced.
* **Trade Management**
  * Does not force closures.
  * Exposure reduction only occurs if profit and safety conditions are met.
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#### Interaction with Other Exposure Reduction Settings

This option works together with:

* **Minimum net profit to close oldest position**
* **Oldest position close style**

All conditions must be satisfied before any exposure reduction action is taken.
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#### Typical Use Cases

* **Conservative recovery setups**
  * Higher values to allow recovery trades to build structure before reducing exposure.
* **Drawdown-sensitive setups**
  * Lower values to start reducing exposure earlier during recovery.
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#### Important Notes

* This setting **does not override**:
  * Max Recovery Trades
  * Hard Stop or Equity Stop
  * Daily or Weekly Loss Limits
* Exposure Reduction may not trigger even after the trade count is reached if market or profit conditions are unfavorable.
* This option does not guarantee reduced drawdown.
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#### Recommended Practice

Adjusting the activation point for Exposure Reduction should always be tested on a **demo account first**, especially when combined with:

* Recovery lot sizing
* Adaptive Profit Scaling
* Net profit thresholds
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