# NN Trading Mode

* **Auto** (Default): The EA decides automatically whether to follow the trend or take counter-trend opportunities based on the Neural Network. General use, stable behavior
* **Follow Main Trend Only**: The EA will **only** open trades in the direction of the main market trend. Counter‑trend entries are blocked. Strong trending markets, safer entries
* **Trade reversals against the trend** (**Counter‑Trend Mode)**: The EA focuses on reversals and ignores the main trend. Range markets, reversal traders
* **No new trades, manage open positions only** (**Recovery‑Only Mode):** The EA **does not open new trades**. It only manages existing positions using the Recovery system. High volatility, manual entries, DD control

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#### Auto Mode

#### **When to use:**

* You want the EA to choose the safest and most profitable logic dynamically.
* You want both trend-following and reversal entries when the NN confirms them.
* You prefer a balanced style with maximum adaptability.

#### **Example:**

* Market is trending → NN focuses on follow‑trend signals.
* Market is ranging → NN allows controlled reversals.

This mode is recommended for most users.
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#### Follow **Main** Trend Only

#### **When to use:**

* You want fewer but safer entries.
* You are trading during strong directional markets.
* You want to avoid trades that go against momentum.

#### **Example:**

* Gold is in a strong uptrend.\
  → EA opens **only BUY** trades.
* A temporary pullback appears.\
  → EA waits; no SELL entries.

This reduces drawdown during powerful trends.
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#### Trade reversals against the trend (Counter‑Trend Mode)

#### **When to use:**

* You want to catch tops and bottoms.
* Market is ranging or oscillating.
* You prefer reversal logic over trend continuation.

#### **Example:**

* Market is trending up.\
  → EA waits for overextended moves and opens **SELL** at tops.
* Market is falling strongly.\
  → EA looks for **BUY** at exhaustion points.

This mode can produce higher reward entries but also higher short‑term drawdown.
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#### No new trades, manage open positions only (Recovery‑Only Mode)

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#### **When to use:**

* You want the EA to stop trading but still manage open positions.
* You want to avoid new entries during high-impact news or unstable markets.
* You want to manually control entries while EA handles exits.

#### **Example:**

* You open a manual BUY.\
  → EA manages it with Recovery, Trailing, and safety controls.
* EA has an open basket in drawdown and you don't want new trades.\
  → Set **No new trades, manage open positions only** until basket closes.

This mode is often used during:

* Unusual volatility
* Large drawdown periods
* Major market events
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#### **Important Notes**

#### **1. Trend Mode does NOT change the Neural Network itself**

It only filters which NN signals are *allowed* to open trades.\
The underlying signal engine stays the same.

#### **2. Wrong Trend Mode selection can block trades completely or increase the chance of Drawdown**

If the market is trending strongly upward and you select Trade reversals against the trend, the EA may take very few trades or none at all or open a counter trade.

If the market is ranging and you select Follow **Main** Trend Only, entries may also be rare or wrong.

This is not a bug — it’s the filter doing exactly what you asked

#### **3.** No new trades, manage open positions only mode **can look like the EA is “frozen”**

Many users think the EA stopped working, but this mode **disables all new entries**.\
This mode is only for managing current trades.

#### **4. Trend Mode + Safe Mode + News Filters can combine and block entries**

If you use:

* Safe Mode = ON
* High news protection
* **Trend Mode**

…you may get **very few entries**, especially during choppy markets.

Always test one filter at a time.
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#### Misconfiguring 

#### **Trend Mode is not a stop-loss mechanism**

Choosing a specific Trend Mode does not protect you from:

* Sudden reversals
* Flash spikes
* Volatility explosions

Use proper **Risk Level**, **Recovery limits**, and **Hard Stops** for safety.
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🧠 *Think of this setting as instructing the EA: “Focus only on this mode of trading, I have a specific plan in mind.”*


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