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# Recovery lot size multiplier

This setting controls how large the EA’s recovery trades will be in relation to the normal lot size.

It allows you to **adjust the aggressiveness** of the recovery mechanism — helping the EA recover from drawdowns faster or more safely, depending on your preference.

#### **How It Works**

When the EA detects a drawdown and opens **recovery trades**, the **Recovery Lot Size Multiplier** is applied to the base calculated lot size:

* **1.0 (Default)** – Recovery trades use the calculated lot size.
* **0.5** – Recovery trades are **smaller** (half the size), lowering risk but slowing recovery.
* **2.0** – Recovery trades are **larger** (double the size), allowing faster recovery but increasing exposure.

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If the EA’s normal trade lot is **0.10** and the multiplier is set to **2**, recovery trades will open at **0.20 lots**.
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#### **Why You Might Use It**

✅ To **speed up recovery** after temporary drawdowns.\
✅ To **fine-tune risk control** when combined with different Risk Levels or Trading Styles.\
✅ To adjust how aggressively the EA compensates for losing trades.
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#### **Why You Might NOT Use It**

❌ Setting it **too high** can lead to excessive exposure during volatile conditions.\
❌ On smaller accounts, **large recovery lots** may trigger the Hard Stop or Equity Stop prematurely.\
❌ Setting it **too low** may slow recovery, leaving trades open longer.
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#### **Best Practice**

* Use **1.0** (default) for balanced recovery.
* For safer setups or smaller accounts, use **0.5–0.8**.
* For aggressive recovery on larger accounts with sufficient margin, use **1.5–2.0**.
* Always **test on demo first** to observe how your equity curve responds under different market conditions.
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**Note:** The EA does not use martingale. This multiplier only adjusts recovery trade size based on your risk level, equity, and style — keeping it fully **dynamic and controlled**.
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