Use Case: How to Use the Stop Loss Breakeven Feature for DCA Bot

Trading can be complex, especially in volatile markets. That's why at 3Commas, we continuously strive to improve our tools, making them more effective and user-friendly for our traders. One of our latest enhancements is the Stop Loss Breakeven feature, designed to help secure your profits automatically. This article will delve into this new feature, explaining how it works and demonstrating its benefits through two trading scenarios.

Understanding the Stop Loss Breakeven Feature

The Stop Loss Breakeven feature is a significant addition to our DCA bot. It is designed to automatically adjust the Stop Loss to the breakeven point (or higher) when the asset price reaches a specific profit level. This adjustment helps prevent losses and lock in profits, making your trading experience safer and more efficient.

Scenario 1: Single Take Profit Target and One Stop Loss Level

Let's start by examining a straightforward trading scenario. Suppose our bot has a single Take Profit set at 2% and a Stop Loss also set at 2%. This strategy can be effective, but it often results in the Stop Loss being triggered, leading to stagnant earnings or even losses. Here’s how it works:

- Take Profit: 2%

- Stop Loss: 2%

In this setup, while you might occasionally hit the Take Profit target, the 2% Stop Loss can frequently activate, especially in a fluctuating market. This outcome can prevent the trader from capitalizing on potential gains.

Scenario 2: Multiple Take Profit Targets and Stop Loss Breakeven

Now, let's enhance our strategy by using the Multiple Take Profit feature in conjunction with the Stop Loss Breakeven feature. We'll set up our DCA bot with four Take Profit levels and activate Stop Loss Breakeven.

Take Profit Targets:

- Take Profit 1: 1%

- Take Profit 2: 3%

- Take Profit 3: 5%

- Take Profit 4: 7%

Additionally, for the final target, we can activate Trailing Take Profit, which tracks the price and closes the trade if there’s a pullback. We'll keep our Stop Loss at 2%, but with the Stop Loss Breakeven feature, it will move to the last possible mark (in our case, TP2, since reaching TP4 would close the entire trade). We'll also activate Trailing Stop Loss, which will adjust the Stop Loss as the market moves up to TP1.

Benefits of Using Multiple Take Profit Levels and Stop Loss Breakeven

1. Risk Reduction: By moving the Stop Loss to the breakeven level, this strategy helps avoid losses. As the market moves favorably, the Stop Loss adjusts, reducing the risk of a sudden downturn wiping out your gains.

2. Profit Securing: Setting multiple Take Profit levels allows for incremental profit locking. This means you can secure parts of your profit at different stages, minimizing the risk of losing everything due to a market reversal.

3. Enhanced Market Movement Utilization: The combination of Trailing Take Profit and Trailing Stop Loss features ensures that you can maximize gains during upward trends while protecting your capital during downturns.

Conclusion

The Stop Loss Breakeven feature, along with Multiple Take Profit levels, offers a robust strategy for traders using the 3Commas software. By potentially reducing risks and securing profits incrementally, traders can manage their positions more effectively and take full advantage of favorable market movements. Remember, while these tools can enhance your trading strategy, they do not guarantee profits and should be used as part of a well-considered trading plan.

Note: 3Commas provides software only and does NOT offer financial, investment, tax, legal, or other professional advice, nor does it guarantee profits from any trade or bot. Always do your research and consider your risk tolerance before trading.