The Mode setting defines how the Sequence progresses after each trade outcome (win or loss).
In other words, Mode controls the direction of movement inside your multiplier sequence โ determining whether the bot increases or decreases position size after a win or a loss.
It directly affects:
- Risk escalation behavior
- Recovery speed
- Drawdown control
- Long-term stability
๐น Available Modes
MagicTradeBot supports two progression behaviors:
1๏ธโฃ Mode 0 โ Classic Martingale Logic
Mode: 0
Behavior:
- Move forward in sequence after a LOSS
- Move backward after a WIN
What This Means
If your sequence is:
Sequence: [1, 2, 4, 8]
And you lose:
Trade 1 (Loss) โ 1
Trade 2 (Loss) โ 2
Trade 3 (Loss) โ 4
Trade 4 (Loss) โ 8
Exposure increases rapidly during losing streaks.
When a win occurs, the sequence moves backward (depending on MoveBackSteps).
Characteristics
- Fast loss recovery
- High exposure during drawdowns
- Aggressive risk model
- Requires strong capital buffer
โ ๏ธ This mode is powerful but risky.
2๏ธโฃ Mode 1 โ Risk-Reducing / Anti-Martingale Logic (Recommended)
Mode: 1
Behavior:
- Move backward after a LOSS
- Move forward after a WIN
What This Means
Using the same sequence:
Sequence: [1, 2, 4, 8]
If trades win consecutively:
Trade 1 (Win) โ 1
Trade 2 (Win) โ 2
Trade 3 (Win) โ 4
Trade 4 (Win) โ 8
The bot increases size only when the strategy proves consistent.
If a loss occurs, it moves backward โ reducing exposure.
Characteristics
- Reduces risk during losing streaks
- Compounds profits during strong performance
- Safer for long-term automation
- More stable equity curve
This is often preferred for professional-grade automated trading.
๐น How Mode Affects Risk
| Mode | After Loss | After Win | Risk Profile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Increase | Decrease | Aggressive |
| 1 | Decrease | Increase | Risk-Reducing |
Mode does not change the sequence values โ it changes how the bot navigates them.
๐น Interaction with MoveBackSteps
MoveBackSteps determines how far backward the sequence moves when triggered.
Example:
MoveBackSteps: 2
This can make even Mode 0 less aggressive by stepping back more after recovery.
Mode + MoveBackSteps together define your full progression behavior.
๐น When to Use Each Mode
Use Mode 0 if:
- You want fast recovery
- You understand exponential risk
- You have strong capital reserves
- Strategy win rate is high
Use Mode 1 if:
- You want capital protection
- You trade multiple symbols
- You prefer performance-based scaling
- You want smoother drawdowns
โ Key Takeaway
Mode controls the psychology of your system.
- Mode 0 โ Recover losses aggressively
- Mode 1 โ Scale only when performing well
Choosing the right Mode determines whether your strategy prioritizes recovery speed or capital preservation.