When the trade lock (configured via LockPercent) is triggered, the Extreme Volatility Monitor temporarily prevents new trades from being opened while the market is experiencing extreme volatility.
⚙️ Behavior During Trade Lock
New trades are blocked
- Auto-trades, strategy-triggered trades, and manual trades will not be executed.
- No new orders are placed until the lock is lifted.
Existing trades continue to operate normally
- Open positions remain active.
- Stop-losses, take-profits, and trailing logic continue to function.
- Emergency close rules are still applied if configured.
Alerts are still sent
- Telegram, Discord, or UI notifications continue to inform you of market conditions.
- You are aware of pumps, crashes, or volatility spikes even when trading is restricted.
🔄 Automatic Release
The trade lock is temporary:
- Once market volatility falls below the
LockPercentthreshold, - The lock is automatically released,
- New trades can resume without manual intervention.
This ensures protection only during chaotic conditions while maintaining normal trading once the market stabilizes.
📊 Example Scenario
LockPercent: 0.5- BTC spikes +1.2% in 1 minute → Lock triggers
- No new trades can be opened
- Existing ETH and SOL positions continue running
- Telegram alert is sent: “Trade lock active due to extreme volatility”
- After the spike calms down → Lock releases automatically → new trades can resume
🎯 Key Takeaways
- Prevents overtrading during high volatility
- Protects you from chasing sudden pumps or crashes
- Does not interfere with positions already in play
- Fully automatic — no manual reset required
🚀 Summary
When the trade lock is triggered:
- ❌ No new trades are opened
- ✅ Existing trades continue to be managed normally
- 🔓 Lock automatically releases when volatility normalizes
It acts as a safety buffer, letting you stay in control during extreme market conditions without missing ongoing trade management.