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General Technical Basics
What are common reasons an automated system might not trade?
Market closed, risk limits reached, symbol/timeframe mismatch, platform permissions off, or broker restrictions. Checking the platform’s logs usually identifies the cause.
Why might trading pause around major market news?
Spreads can widen and liquidity can thin during big announcements (e.g., CPI, NFP), so many traders choose to reduce or pause activity.
What are the basic system requirements?
Windows 10/11 (or Windows Server on a VPS), stable internet, and a broker account that supports MT4.