# Equity step in account currency

It works like a checkpoint.\
The EA compares your current equity to the last checkpoint.\
Only when equity grows by this defined amount will the lot size be increased.

If this value is set to zero, the entire equity-based scaling feature is disabled and no scaling will occur.

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## **How It Works in Simple Terms**

Think of this value as a “distance” the account must grow before anything changes.

A larger value means:

* Slower lot size growth
* More conservative behavior
* Smaller impact on risk

A smaller value means:

* Faster lot size growth
* More frequent increases
* Higher sensitivity to equity changes
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### **Example**

If your equity step is set to 5,000:

* Lot size stays the same until equity increases by 5,000
* Once equity grows by 5,000, the lot size increases once
* The next increase happens only after equity grows by another 5,000

If your equity step is set to 20,000:

* Lot size increases much more slowly
* Scaling may take a long time to trigger
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#### **When to Use a Large Value**

A larger equity step is usually better if:

* You want very slow and controlled scaling
* Your account is large
* You want minimal impact on drawdown behavior
* You are cautious with risk
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