# Otto Mate

**Otto Mate (smart orders for intraday + swing trading)**

![Otto Mate is designed to place limit order based on specific pairs, time, and direction](/files/fItsANRs5dtzy2k1VoUD)

## What is it?

Otto Mate is your tactical ally for orchestrating limit orders in the dynamic forex market. It is designed to place trades using a specific algorithm but you have the ability to filter by time, pairs, and direction. Essentially turning into an intraday/swing trading assistant. 

## How to use It

1. **Strategic Gold Plays:** Suppose GOLD is showing a bullish trend. With Otto Mate, you can command it to execute buy orders exclusively from Monday to Thursday, precisely at 7 am Eastern on the 1-minute chart. This strategic move allows you to capture potential upward movements with pinpoint accuracy.
2. **DXY Bearish Sentiment:** In a scenario where the US Dollar Index (DXY) is bearish, Otto Mate empowers you to capitalize on this trend. Direct Otto Mate to buy specific XXX/USD pairs, limiting trades to the time window between 7 am to 9 am Eastern. This tactical approach aligns your trades with the perceived weakness in the DXY.
3. **News-driven JPY Plays:** During news events, particularly in the energetic London session at 3 am Eastern, Otto Mate opens the door to sophisticated plays. Configure Otto Mate to trade two XXX/JPY pairs, covering both buy and sell directions on the 1-minute chart. This dynamic strategy allows you to navigate the currency market efficiently during high-impact news releases.

## Settings explained

**Otto Mate**

| Variable                             | Explanation                                                 |
| ------------------------------------ | ----------------------------------------------------------- |
| Market Watch Loaded Symbols          | Organized pairs for trading based on the market watch order |
| Trading Direction                    | Choose trading directions for pairs                         |
| Maximum Trades Per Asset             | Maximum individual positions allowed per pair               |
| Maximum Trades Per Account           | Maximum individual positions allowed per account            |
| Enable Broker Time Filter            | Yes/No for broker time filtering                            |
| Trading Session Start                | Military time for trading session start (e.g., 14:00)       |
| Trading Session End                  | Military time for trading session end (e.g., 16:00)         |
| Trading Days Setting (Sunday-Friday) | Yes/No for trading days                                     |
| Entry Timeframe Setting              | M1-H1, choose between 1 minute - 1 hour chart for entry     |
| Allow Signals Trading                | Yes/No for allowing signals trading                         |
| Signal Alert Pop Up Message          | Custom message for signal alerts                            |
| Signal Alert to Email                | Yes/No for email alerts                                     |
| Signal Alert Push Notification       | Yes/No for push notifications                               |

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