Can I still manage open positions after the cutoff time?

Yes. The cutoff only applies to opening new trades. Managing or exiting positions you already hold is a separate decision this tool doesn't restrict.

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What time should I stop taking new trades today?

Q: What time should I stop taking new trades today?

Enter your session start time, how many hours you want to allow new entries, your market close time, and a no-new-trade buffer before the close. This tool generates a card stating the exact cutoff clock time.

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Set Your Session Window

Your Result

Fill in your session window on the left and click Generate to build a cutoff rule card with your exact times spelled out.

How this is calculated

The generated cutoff is whichever comes first: your session start time plus your allowed entry hours, or your close time minus your no-new-trade buffer.
This tool doesn't know your daily loss limit or today's results. Pair it with your daily loss limit and cooldown timer rules for a complete stopping plan, not just a clock-based one.
A hard cutoff time is a guardrail against late-session fatigue and against forcing a trade to make up for a slow day. You still decide whether market conditions warrant stopping earlier than this.
Use Print or Copy to keep this rule visible near your monitor.

Risk & liability disclaimer: This tool restates numbers you enter in plain language for personal reference only. It is not financial, investment, or psychological advice, and it does not enforce any limit on your broker account or prevent you from placing a trade. Trading involves risk of loss. Trading Habits is not a broker-dealer, registered investment adviser, or mental health professional, and is not affiliated with any broker, exchange, or data provider. Always verify results independently and consult a licensed professional if you have concerns about your trading behavior.

What time should I stop taking new trades today?

Set Your Session Window

Your Result

How this is calculated

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