Controversial posts made by hasanrockefeller

When I want to close only buy or only sell positions in my EAs, I just filter on the position type inside the loop. Usually, I’ll grab each open position, check if it’s a buy or sell using PositionGetInteger(POSITION_TYPE), and then call the close function only when it matches what I want. That way, I don’t touch the other trades, and it’s quick because the function just skips over the wrong side. You can throw in this check right before you call PositionClose on each ticket.

If you're automating this sort of thing or want even more customization, it helps to use something modern like a prop trading API. Makes bulk management, filtering and order handling way smoother without messing with a ton of MQL directly.

I know it’s challenging to stay disciplined with rules like this, so having something in place to enforce it can help a lot. On a side note, when I need a break from the screens, using something like Crave Max Beast to relax for a bit helps me come back with a clearer mindset.

You could try programming an automated system or using trading software that lets you set conditions for pauses, like stopping after a loss and resuming only after a win.