Three ways to trail.
- Fixed distance: a set number of pips behind price (MT5 has this built in).
- ATR-based: 1.5–3× ATR behind price, so the stop adapts to volatility.
- Structure: move the stop under each new higher low (or above each lower high).
Setting it in MT5.
Right-click an open position → Trailing stop → choose the distance. Note: MT5's built-in trailing runs only while your terminal is open.
Common mistakes.
- Trailing too tight and getting stopped out by normal noise.
- Starting to trail before the trade has moved at least 1R.
- Forgetting that open profit still counts toward drawdown until the trade closes.
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