What is MaximumHoldTime?

MaximumHoldTime defines the maximum number of minutes an auto-trade is allowed to remain open after it is triggered by extreme volatility.

It acts as a time-based exit rule, ensuring that volatility trades do not stay open longer than intended.

Example configuration:

AutoTrade:
  MaximumHoldTime: 20

This means:

The trade can stay open for up to 20 minutes.
If Take-Profit (TP) or Stop-Loss (SL) is not triggered within 20 minutes, the position will be closed automatically, regardless of profit or loss.

⚙️ How It Works

Once an auto-trade is opened:

A timer starts immediately.
The system monitors:
- Take-Profit
- Stop-Loss
- MaximumHoldTime
Whichever condition happens first will close the trade.

If MaximumHoldTime: 0 → No time restriction is applied.

🎯 Why It’s Important

Extreme volatility setups are typically:

Fast
Short-lived
Reaction-based

Strong reversals or momentum bursts often occur quickly. If price does not move in your favor within a short period, the opportunity may already be gone.

That’s why it is highly recommended to keep volatility trades short-term.

📊 Example Scenario

Settings:

MaximumHoldTime: 20
TakeProfit: 2%
StopLoss: 4%

Scenario:

Trade opens at 12:00
By 12:20:
- TP not hit
- SL not hit
At 12:20 → Position is automatically closed

The outcome (profit or loss) does not matter — the trade is exited due to time expiration.

🚀 Strategic Use

5–15 minutes → Very aggressive scalping
15–30 minutes → Balanced volatility capture
30+ minutes → More flexible but less “pure volatility” strategy

🔑 Summary

MaximumHoldTime:

Sets a time limit (in minutes) for auto-trades
Forces automatic closure when exceeded
Works independently from TP and SL
Helps keep volatility trades fast and opportunity-focused