5 Risk Rules for Successful Algo Trading

Algo trading thrives on rules—80% fail without risk controls. Rule 1: Limit risk to 1% per trade. For $10,000, that's $100 max loss: Lots = (Account 0.01) / (StopLossPips PipValue). Survives 20 losses.

Rule 2: Automate ATR(14) stops—initial SL at 2x ATR, trail to 1x after breakeven. Adapts to GBP/JPY's 100-pip swings vs. fixed stops.

Rule 3: Filter with ADX>25 for trends; skip if VIX>30.

Rule 4: Diversify 5-8 uncorrelated pairs (EUR/USD longs + AUD/JPY shorts)—cuts drawdown 50%.

Rule 5: Halt at 10-15% weekly drawdown.

2025 USD strength example: Diversified EAs lost 5% vs. single-pair 25%. Embed in any EA for longevity.

Download MT5 and apply these rules now.​

Risk Disclaimer: Substantial losses possible.

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