Break Even
Break even automatically moves the stop loss to the trade's entry price once price has moved a specified distance in profit. This eliminates the risk of a winning trade turning into a loss.
Configuration
| Input | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
Break Even Method | ATR | How the trigger distance is measured |
Break Even Value | 2.0 | Trigger threshold (unit depends on method) |
BE Method options
| Method | BE Value means |
|---|---|
Disabled | Break even is off |
Fixed | Move SL to entry after BE Value pips of profit |
ATR | Move SL to entry after BE Value × ATR of profit (default) |
Candle | Move SL to entry after BE Value × signal candle range of profit |
Example with defaults: BE_ATR × 2.0 — the SL moves to entry once the trade is 2 ATRs in profit.
How it works
Break-even logic runs on every tick. As soon as the trade's floating profit reaches the trigger distance, the SL is moved to the entry price (± a small spread buffer). It will only move once — it does not trail.
Break even and partial close
Break even is independent of partial close. You can have all three partial close levels active alongside break even. A common pattern: PC1 locks partial profit early, break even fires shortly after, leaving a zero-risk runner for PC2/PC3 and trailing.