# Lock Max Drawdown per Trade to Initial Equity

* **No (Disabled):**\
  The EA continuously recalculates the drawdown limit based on current account balance.\
  This means the stop level may change as your account fluctuates.
* **Yes:** The EA “locks in” the equity value at trade opening.\
  The Max Drawdown limit will be calculated once and remain fixed until that trade is closed.

> This ensures **consistent and predictable risk control**, even if your **account balance or equity changes later** due to other trades, profits, or losses from different EAs.

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#### **Example**

If your **equity is $2,000** when a trade opens and **Max Drawdown per Trade = 1%**,\
the EA will close the trade once it loses **$20**, regardless of later balance or equity changes.

Even if your total equity drops to $1,500 due to other EAs or open trades,\
the Max Drawdown for that specific trade remains fixed at **$20**.
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#### 🧠 **Why Use It**

* Prevents drawdown thresholds from shifting due to external trades.
* Useful for accounts running **multiple EAs** or **shared strategies**.
* Keeps risk **stable and transparent** for each trade.
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#### 💡 **Best Practice**

Combine this with **Custom Balance** to simulate dedicated capital for each chart or strategy, ensuring even more precise and isolated risk management.
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