# Minutes to Pause after Max DD/Trade Hit

 It is a protective feature designed to give your account a short break during adverse market conditions.

**Default**: `0` (disabled) No pause after Max DD/Trade is Hit\
**Custom Value**: (e.g., 30, 60, etc.) minutes

* Pause trading activity for the number of minutes you specify.
* During the pause, no new trades will be opened.
* After the time has passed, the EA will automatically resume normal trading.

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### How It Works

* When a trade reaches the **Max Drawdown per Trade** limit, the EA will automatically pause opening new trades.
* The duration of the pause is controlled by the **Minutes to Pause if Max DD/Trade Hit** input.
* After the set number of minutes, the EA will **automatically resume trading**.<br>

Example

* **Max Drawdown per Trade** = 100
* **Minutes to Pause if Max DD/Trade Hit** = 60

If a trade loses $100, the EA will **pause trading for 60 minutes** before it resumes opening new trade
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### Why This Is Useful

* Prevents the EA from opening additional trades immediately after a losing trade, allowing the market to stabilize.
* Reduces risk of compounding losses during high volatility periods.
* Gives time to analyze market conditions and adjust settings if necessary.
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### Recommendations

* Use a pause duration that reflects your account size, risk tolerance, and trading timeframe.
* Shorter pauses can keep the EA active, but may carry higher risk.
* Longer pauses provide more protection but may reduce potential  profit.
* Combine this feature with [**Safe Mode**](/smartchoise-manual/options/risk-management/safe-mode.md), [**Adaptive Risk Control**](/smartchoise-manual/options/risk-management/adaptive-risk-control-during-unfavorable-condition.md), and [**Hard Stop**](/smartchoise-manual/options/account-protection/hard-stop-only-ea-trades.md) settings for maximum account protection.
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This feature provides an automatic safety buffer for your account, helping manage risk while allowing the EA to continue trading safely after temporary drawdowns.


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