~~Title: PnL Check (Query)~~
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==== How-to: Regular account PnL check to limit loss/risk ====

<alert type="warning" icon="fa fa-bullhorn">It is always recommended to use testnet/sandbox first!</alert>

<codedoc code:ini>
ex=bybitv5demo acc=*
# query PnL of all closed trades from the last 24h (1d) and save the summarized data to local variables
query=pnl from=-1d sym=* save
echo=~~codedoc:clean:"We made {lastpnlsum.2}% in the last 24h!"~~

if=(lastpnlsum < 0) goto=loss
exit

:loss
echo=~~codedoc:clean:"WE HAD LOSSES, STOP THE MACHINES!":fatal~~

disable=PV

# alternatively: disable entry alert and enable again if lastpnlsum >= 0 (disable=alertname)
# alternatively: place a custom lock with an expiration time to prohibit entry temporarily
# alternatively: set a global variable that you check in the entry alert

</codedoc>

**Note:** Currently only works on Bybit, but the query command will soon be implemented for other exchanges as well!

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To run the above check **automatically** in regular intervals you can simply configure the **PV** alert accordingly:

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**Note:** You might have to click the little syphon icon on the right above all the alerts to toggle the visibility of the advanced filtering options!


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=== Attention ===
Always double check that you are using the right syntax/alert!
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