You’re in a winning NASDAQ trade on Trade245, your take profit is set, and then suddenly the lights go out.
For South African traders, load shedding is a harsh reality that can disconnect you from your MT4/MT5 account and even wipe out your balance. But here’s the good news: you can still trade safely and protect your capital.
This guide shows you how to prepare and minimize the impact of power cuts on your Trade245 account.
⚠️ What Load Shedding Can Do to Your Trading
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Disconnect You From Your MT4 Account
→ You can’t monitor or manage trades -
Delay Order Execution
→ Especially for market orders during fast spikes -
Block Withdrawals or Deposits
→ If your bank app or Trade245 dashboard is down -
Wipe Your Bonus and Margin
→ Floating losses trigger stop-out if you’re not watching
📌 MT4 won’t close trades because of load shedding, but if you can’t act in time, you could lose your bonus, your trade, and your balance.
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🔌 What Smart SA Traders Do to Stay Protected
✅ 1. Use Pending Orders — Not Market Execution
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Set buy/sell limits or stops in advance
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MT4 will trigger them even if you’re offline
📌 This works especially well on news days when spikes are sharp.
✅ 2. Keep a Charged Backup (Phone or Power Bank)
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MT4 mobile works with just a few bars of data
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If your Wi-Fi dies, switch to mobile data instantly
🟢 Keep your MT4 login and password saved, especially if you use different devices.
✅ 3. Set Alerts on TradingView or MT4 Desktop
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Alerts can notify you of price moves, even if your trading app isn’t open
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You’ll get a push or SMS to act if needed
✅ 4. Know Your Load Shedding Schedule
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Use apps like EskomSePush to plan your trades
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Avoid entering new positions 30–60 mins before a blackout
📌 If you’re trading NAS100 or gold, avoid entering during high-risk windows.
✅ 5. Trade Lower Lot Sizes During Disruptions
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If you must trade, reduce exposure
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Less lot size = less floating risk = more margin protection
🟠 Especially important when using bonus accounts, as load shedding can kill trades fast if your margin drops.
ALSO READ: How to Calculate the Minimum Deposit to Trade NASDAQ or USA30 on Trade245
Load Shedding Is Inevitable, But Total Losses Aren’t
You can’t control the power grid.
But you can control your trade size, timing, and technology.
Smart traders stay ready, even when the lights go out.
🔓 Ready to protect your trading strategy from power cuts?
👉 Open your account or fund now and prepare with a better plan
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