# 6. Trading Management

This section explains how the bot handles open positions when receiving new trading signals. The behavior depends on the selected Trading Mode (`Only One` or `Multi`) and Margin Type (`Both`, `Long`, or `Short`).

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<summary>Overview</summary>

* **Only One**: The bot only keeps one active position per direction. A new signal of the opposite direction will close the current position before entering the new one. Same-direction signals are skipped.
* **Multi**: The bot allows multiple positions in the same direction. New signals will add to existing positions. Opposite-direction signals are ignored.

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<summary>BOTH + trading_mode</summary>

**BOTH + ONE**

* Opposite signal → Close current position → Enter new position
* Same-direction signal → Skip

**BOTH + MULTI**

* Opposite signal → Close current position → Enter new position
* Same-direction signal → Add new position

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<summary>LONG + trading_mode</summary>

**LONG + ONE**

* Receive LONG signal → Close SHORT (if any) → Enter LONG
* Receive SHORT signal → Skip
* Receive another LONG signal while an active LONG is running → Skip

**LONG + MULTI**

* Receive LONG signal → Close SHORT (if any) → Enter LONG
* Receive SHORT signal → Skip
* Receive another LONG signal while an active LONG is running → Add new LONG position

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<summary>SHORT + trading_mode</summary>

**SHORT + ONE**

* Receive SHORT signal → Close LONG (if any) → Enter SHORT
* Receive LONG signal → Skip
* Receive another SHORT signal while an active SHORT is running → Skip

**SHORT + MULTI**

* Receive SHORT signal → Close LONG (if any) → Enter SHORT
* Receive LONG signal → Skip
* Receive another SHORT signal while an active SHORT is running → Add new SHORT position

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<details>

<summary>Example</summary>

> **Scenario**: Trading Mode = LONG + MULTI
>
> * Current position: 1 open LONG
> * New LONG signal arrives → Bot adds another LONG position

> **Scenario**: Trading Mode = SHORT + ONE
>
> * Current position: 1 open SHORT
> * New SHORT signal arrives → Bot skips (does not add more)

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<details>

<summary>Notes</summary>

* Combine `Margin Type` + `Trading Mode` strategically to match your risk tolerance and trading style.
* You can update this setting anytime from the **Trading Management** menu.
* Always review open positions manually when switching between `One` and `Multi` to avoid unintended trades.

</details>

From the main menu, select:

📍 **API Connect** → Choose `Margin Type`  → Choose  `Both` or `Long` or  `Short`&#x20;

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📍 **Trading Management** → Choose `Only One` or `Multi`

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