What does the Sequence represent?

The Sequence defines the position size multipliers that MagicTradeBot applies across consecutive trades.

In simple terms, it is the progression roadmap that determines how your trade size increases or decreases after each win or loss.

Each number in the sequence represents the multiplier applied to your base position size for the next trade.


๐Ÿ”น How It Works

If your base position size is:

$100

And your configuration is:

Sequence: [1, 1, 2, 3, 5]

Then your trade sizes will progress as:

Step 1 โ†’ $100 ร— 1  = $100
Step 2 โ†’ $100 ร— 1  = $100
Step 3 โ†’ $100 ร— 2  = $200
Step 4 โ†’ $100 ร— 3  = $300
Step 5 โ†’ $100 ร— 5  = $500

The bot moves forward or backward in this sequence depending on:

  • Trade outcome (win/loss)
  • Selected Mode
  • MoveBackSteps configuration

๐Ÿ”น Why the Sequence Is Important

The Sequence directly controls:

  • Risk exposure per trade
  • Recovery speed after losses
  • Capital drawdown behavior
  • Compounding intensity

A small, conservative sequence results in:

  • Lower volatility
  • Slower recovery
  • Higher long-term stability

A large or aggressive sequence results in:

  • Faster recovery
  • Higher risk
  • Larger drawdowns if streaks extend

๐Ÿ”น Example Strategy Types

1๏ธโƒฃ Conservative / Linear

Sequence: [1, 2, 3, 4]
  • Gradual risk increase
  • Predictable progression
  • Suitable for stable strategies

2๏ธโƒฃ Fibonacci (Balanced Recovery)

Sequence: [1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8]
  • Controlled scaling
  • Moderate drawdown risk
  • Smooth recovery model

3๏ธโƒฃ Martingale (Aggressive)

Sequence: [2, 4, 8, 16, 32]
  • Exponential growth
  • Very fast recovery
  • High capital risk

โš ๏ธ Larger jumps increase risk exponentially. Always backtest before using aggressive sequences.


๐Ÿ”น What Happens When Sequence Is Empty?

Sequence: []

This disables Money Management entirely.

The bot will use a fixed position size for every trade.


๐Ÿ”น How to Choose the Right Sequence

Consider:

  • Your account size
  • Leverage used
  • Strategy win rate
  • Maximum acceptable drawdown
  • Trading frequency

High-frequency bots usually benefit from conservative sequences. Low-frequency, high-accuracy systems can tolerate moderate scaling.


๐Ÿ”น Key Takeaway

The Sequence is the core engine of position progression.

It defines:

  • How aggressively you scale
  • How safely you recover
  • How much risk you take per streak

It transforms your strategy from fixed-risk trading into a structured, adaptive capital management system.

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