🎯Stop Loss & Take Profit

Complete SL/TP System Documentation

BananaEA features a sophisticated 3-method SL/TP system with dynamic risk:reward ratios, ATR adaptation, and pattern-based positioning.

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Overview: SL/TP Method Selection

Available Methods (3 for SL, 3 for TP)

Stop Loss Methods:

1. SL_CandleRange — Signal bar range-based (default, pattern-aware)

2. SL_ATR — ATR/volatility-based (adaptive to market conditions)

3. SL_Fixed — Fixed pip distance (predictable, simple)

Take Profit Methods:

1. TP_CandleRange — Risk:Reward ratio-based (default, professional)

2. TP_ATR — ATR/volatility-based (adaptive targets)

3. TP_Fixed — Fixed pip distance (simple, prop-firm friendly)

Each method is independent — you can mix and match (e.g., SL_CandleRange with TP_ATR).

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Stop Loss Configuration

SLMethod - Stop Loss Calculation Method

Choose how BananaEA calculates stop loss placement:

Options:

• SL_CandleRange — Based on signal bar range (default)

• SL_ATR — Based on ATR indicator (adaptive)

• SL_Fixed — Fixed pip distance (simple)

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Method 1: Candle Range Stop Loss (Default)

SLMethod = SL_CandleRange

What it does: Places SL based on the signal candle's high-low range.

Best for:

• Pattern-based trading (respects price action structure)

• Dynamic SL sizing based on signal strength

• Professional trading (adapts to market structure)

CandleSLMultiplier - Candle Range Multiplier

What it does: Multiplies signal bar range to determine SL distance.

Configuration:

• Default: 1.0 (1× signal bar range)

• Range: 0.5 – 3.0

• Examples:

  • 0.5 — Tight SL (50% of signal bar)

  • 1.0 — Standard SL (100% of signal bar, default)

  • 1.5 — Generous SL (150% of signal bar)

  • 2.0 — Wide SL (200% of signal bar)

How it works:

Signal bar range = High - Low = 20 pips
CandleSLMultiplier = 1.0

BUY Signal:
Entry = Signal High + BuyBuffer
SL = Signal Low - BuSLBuffer - (20 pips × 1.0)

SELL Signal:
Entry = Signal Low - SellBuffer
SL = Signal High + BeSLBuffer + (20 pips × 1.0)

Real-world example:

DAX M5 Signal:
Signal High = 18,520
Signal Low = 18,500
Signal Range = 20 pips
CandleSLMultiplier = 1.0

BUY Entry: 18,521
BUY SL: 18,479
SL Distance: 42 pips total

Advantages:

• ✅ Adapts to signal strength

• ✅ Respects price structure

• ✅ Volatility aware

• ✅ Professional and dynamic

Disadvantages:

• ❌ Variable SL distance

• ❌ Large candles = larger SL

Recommended for: Pattern traders, swing traders, DAX/indices

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Method 2: ATR-Based Stop Loss (Adaptive)

SLMethod = SL_ATR

What it does: Uses ATR (Average True Range) for volatility-adaptive SL.

Best for:

• Markets with changing volatility

• Adaptive risk management

SL_ATR_Multiplier

What it does: Multiplies ATR value for SL distance.

Default: 0.0 (off) Range: 1.0 – 5.0 Recommended: 2.0 – 3.0

ATRPeriod = 15
Current ATR(15) = 12 pips
SL_ATR_Multiplier = 2.0

Stop Loss = 2.0 × 12 = 24 pips

Advantages:

• ✅ Adapts to volatility changes

• ✅ Protects during calm and volatile sessions

Disadvantages:

• ❌ Requires ATR understanding

• ❌ Varies per market

Recommended for: Multi-market traders, swing traders, volatile pairs

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Method 3: Fixed Pips Stop Loss (Simple)

SLMethod = SL_Fixed

What it does: Uses fixed pip distance (simplest).

Best for:

• Prop firm compliance

• Simple strategies

InpStopLoss - Fixed SL in Pips

Configuration:

• Default: 0.0 (disabled)

• Typical Range: 10–200

InpStopLoss = 25.0
BUY Entry: 18,500 → SL: 18,475
SELL Entry: 18,500 → SL: 18,525

Advantages:

• ✅ Predictable risk

• ✅ Easy to backtest

Disadvantages:

• ❌ Not adaptive

• ❌ Ignores volatility

Recommended for: Beginners, prop firms

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Take Profit Configuration

TPMethod - Take Profit Calculation Method

Options:

• TP_CandleRange — Risk:Reward based (default)

• TP_ATR — Volatility based

• TP_Fixed — Fixed pip distance

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Method 1: Candle Range Take Profit (Default)

TPMethod = TP_CandleRange

What it does: Sets TP based on Risk:Reward ratio.

Configuration:

• Default: 20.0 (20:1 R:R)

• Range: 1.0 – 50.0

Signal Range = 20 pips
SL = 20 pips
CandleTPMultiplier = 20.0

TP = 20 × 20 = 400 pips

Advantages:

• ✅ Professional money management

• ✅ Consistent R:R ratios

Disadvantages:

• ❌ May take time to reach large TPs

Recommended for: Professional traders, trend followers

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Method 2: ATR-Based Take Profit (Adaptive)

TPMethod = TP_ATR

What it does: Uses ATR for adaptive TP targets.

Configuration:

• Default: 0.0 (off)

• Range: 1.0 – 20.0

ATRPeriod = 15
ATR(15) = 12 pips
TP_ATR_Multiplier = 5.0
TP = 5 × 12 = 60 pips

Advantages:

• ✅ Adapts to volatility

• ✅ Realistic targets

Disadvantages:

• ❌ Variable R:R ratios

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Method 3: Fixed Pips Take Profit (Simple)

TPMethod = TP_Fixed

What it does: Uses fixed pip TP.

TakeProfitLevel = 50.0
BUY: +50 pips, SELL: -50 pips

Recommended for: Scalping, prop firms

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Quick Reference

Trading Style	SL Method	TP Method	R:R Target
Pattern Trading	SL_CandleRange	TP_CandleRange	20:1
Scalping	SL_Fixed	TP_Fixed	2:1
Day Trading	SL_ATR	TP_ATR	2.5:1
Swing Trading	SL_ATR	TP_ATR	3:1
Prop Firms	SL_Fixed	TP_Fixed	2:1

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