・Traders who panic and cut losses immediately when a trade moves against them.
・Those who want to escape "loss-cutting regret" where the market rebounds right after exiting.
・Those who want to leverage their entry skills while standardizing exit and risk management rules.
"I cut the position because it went against me, only for it to rebound and go my way right after..." This is a pain every trader has experienced.
While TC-Angel is primarily designed for fully automated trading, it also offers a "Discretionary Support Mode". In this mode, you make the initial entry manually, and the system handles subsequent positions (grid/martingale) and exit logic. This article explains how to set it up and manage risks safely.
1. Role Division in Discretionary Support
This is a hybrid approach combining human discretion with systematic trade execution.
| Role | Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| You (Human) | ・Selecting the currency pair ・Deciding the initial trade direction and timing ・Managing account-wide risk and equity |
| TC-Angel (System) | ・Adding recovery positions (grids) if price moves against you ・Closing positions automatically at breakeven or minor profit ・Executing emergency close logic during extreme trends |
TC-Angel is not a magic tool that guarantees 100% recovery or profits. Grids adjust your average price but also increase total lot size and exposure. Please manage your risks and never trade with money you cannot afford to lose.
2. Easy 3-Step Setup for Discretionary Support
Setting up discretionary support is very simple. Follow these steps:
- Open the 5-minute (M5) chart of the currency pair you want to trade (EURUSD, GBPUSD, or USDJPY) and attach the corresponding EA.
- Enable "Algo Trading" at the top of your MT5 terminal (ensure the icon is green).
- Open the EA parameter settings and adjust the following:
- Change
Use Entry Logictofalse(※This stops the EA from making the initial entry automatically). - Keep
Use Currency Strength For Nampinastrue(※This is a safety filter that halts grids during strong currency trends).
- Change
Once set up, simply open your initial Buy or Sell position manually. The EA will immediately detect it and start tracking and managing the trade.
3. 5 Checklist Items Before Making Your Entry
To maximize your recovery probability, always verify these 5 conditions before entering manually:
- 📢 No High-Impact Economic News?
Avoid entering right before or after major economic announcements, as spreads widen and unpredictable slippage can occur. - 🕒 Avoid Market Opens (London & NY)?
Strong trends often start right after London (around 16:00 JST) or NY (21:00-22:00 JST) opens. Avoid counter-trend entries during these times. - 📊 Safe ADX & CS (Currency Strength)?
If ADX is above 50 or CS is over 100, the trend is too strong. Postpone your initial entry. - 🟢 Smart Monitor is Green?
Make sure the indicator on your screen shows "Green" (favorable) for your trade direction. If it is orange or red, stay on the sidelines. - 📐 Near the Boundaries of a Range?
Since the strategy relies on average pricing, avoid entering near the middle of a range. Buy near support (range bottom) and sell near resistance (range top).
4. Managing Trades & Stop-Grid Rules
If the market enters an unexpected trend and moves against you, use these guidelines to decide when to pause grids (No Nampin) or cut losses manually.
📉 5-Minute (M5) MA Cross Indicator
A simple way to detect a broken range scenario is the crossover between the MA20 (Short-term) and MA75 (Medium-term).
- For Buy Positions:
If MA20 crosses below MA75 (Dead Cross - DC), it indicates strong downward momentum. Consider clicking theNo Nampinbutton or closing manually. - For Sell Positions:
If MA20 crosses above MA75 (Golden Cross - GC), it indicates strong upward momentum. Exercise the same risk management.
※Clicking the No Nampin button on the chart dashboard halts any further grid orders while maintaining existing positions.
5. Automated Account Protection (System Exits)
TC-Angel includes built-in automated exit logics to protect your account during severe market shifts.
| Pair | Auto Stop-Loss (High ADX Filter) | Max Grid Profit Target Exit |
|---|---|---|
| EURUSD | ADX > 75 (1-2 positions active, floating loss) | Disabled by default |
| GBPUSD | ADX > 70 (1-2 positions active, floating loss) | Closes at - $350 equivalent when 7+ grid levels are hit |
| USDJPY | ADX > 75 (1-2 positions active, floating loss) | Closes at - $50 equivalent when 8+ grid levels are hit |
※These values are standard defaults. Actual exit amounts may vary based on your lot sizes and spreads.
Summary
Discretionary support with TC-Angel is a highly logical method: "You pinpoint the entry, and the system manages the stress of execution and recovery."
Always start on a demo account with a small lot size on a single currency pair to understand the system dynamics before moving to live trading.
This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Forex trading involves substantial risk of loss. Please trade responsibly.
