# Min Price distance between Recovery Trades

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It ensures that recovery trades are only opened if the price has moved **at least this distance** and the EA detects **clear signs of a potential trend reversal** in your favor.

**Unit:** US Dollars
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**Default:** `0` (Auto – EA decides based on volatility, risk setting and trend signals)

* **Recommended Range:** 10 – 30 for most accounts
* **Higher values** = More spacing = Fewer recovery trades but safer
* **Lower values** = Tighter spacing = More recovery trades but increased risk

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Helps **space out recovery entries**, avoiding clustered positions.

Gives the EA more flexibility to wait for better timing, based on trend analysis.

#### 🧠 How It Works

* This is the **minimum required spacing** from:
  * The **original entry** to the **first recovery trade**
  * Each **recovery trade** to the **next one**
* This is **not just a fixed spacing** between recovery trades.
* The EA uses this value **together with its trend reversal detection** to decide **if and when** a recovery trade should be placed. This is the Min
* This helps avoid over-trading in a tight range and focuses on more strategic entries.
* A recovery trade will **only be opened** if:
  * The price has moved this minimum distance **and**
  * A trend reversal signal is confirmed
* Helps avoid placing trades too closely in volatile or sideways markets
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#### 🚨 Important Notes

* This setting applies **per chart**, not globally.
* **Auto mode** (`0`) adapts dynamically based on live market conditions.
* Increasing this value may reduce drawdown by filtering out unnecessary trades.
* Use **demo testing** before adjusting to understand its effect on trade frequency and behavior.
* This is the **minimum required gap** from the **last trade** before the EA considers opening a new recovery trade.
* It does **not guarantee** a recovery trade will open after this distance — it must also meet **trend reversal criteria** based on the EA's logic.
* This avoids clustering trades too close together during sideways or volatile conditions.
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#### Warning:

* **Setting it too low** (e.g. < 10) can lead to **overtrading**, cluttering your chart with recovery trades that are too close together, increasing exposure and risk.
* **Setting it too high** (e.g. > 50) may **delay recovery trades too long**, allowing deeper drawdowns without any intervention.
* Always **test on a demo account first**, especially if you're combining this with **Extreme Risk**, **Extra Strategies**, or multiple charts.
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