Are manual trades affected by excluded symbols?

Yes, manual trades in MagicTradeBot are affected by the ExcludedSymbols list. If a symbol is included in this list, the bot will ignore any manual trades for that symbol, preventing execution.

1️⃣ How It Works

  • The bot checks every manual trade entry against the ExcludedSymbols configuration.

  • If a trade’s Symbol matches an entry in the exclusion list:

    • The manual trade will not be executed, even if all conditions are otherwise met.
    • It effectively blocks the trade from entering the market, maintaining your exclusion rules.

2️⃣ Example

# ExcludedSymbols list
ExcludedSymbols:
  - BTCUSDT
  - DOGEUSDT

# Manual trade attempt
- Symbol: BTCUSDT
  Direction: Long
  Amount: 500
  ExecuteThresholdPerfect: 5
  • In this case, the BTCUSDT manual trade will not execute because BTCUSDT is in the ExcludedSymbols list.

3️⃣ Benefits

  • Safety: Prevents accidental trades on symbols you want to avoid.
  • Consistency: Ensures manual trades respect the same global exclusion rules as automated trades.
  • Risk management: Helps avoid exposure to risky or restricted symbols.

4️⃣ Best Practices

  • Regularly review your ExcludedSymbols list to ensure it aligns with your trading strategy.
  • Double-check manual trades for symbols that may be in the exclusion list before expecting execution.
  • Use exclusions to safeguard specific assets from both automated and manual trade actions.

Pro Tip

Think of ExcludedSymbols as a hard stop for trades: even manual trades cannot bypass this list, ensuring your bot respects asset restrictions consistently across all trading modes.

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