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.
โ๏ธ 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.
๐ 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.
๐ Example Scenario
LockPercent: 0.5- BTC spikes +1.2% in 1 minute โ Lock triggers
- No new trades can be opened
- Existing ETH and SOL positions continue running
- Telegram alert is sent: โTrade lock active due to extreme volatilityโ
- After the spike calms down โ Lock releases automatically โ new trades can resume
๐ฏ 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 โ no manual reset required
๐ Summary
When the trade lock is triggered:
- โ No new trades are opened
- โ Existing trades continue to be managed normally
- ๐ 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.