# 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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