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# Delay

Wait for n candles after a trade is requested to open the position.

<figure><img src="https://793384675-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FsQezxfp9oB9jrccv5OA4%2Fuploads%2FgnbfikqBuo3bQ3xMxEZd%2Fimage.png?alt=media&amp;token=59258c99-770e-4c0c-8c52-43ff7ca9902b" alt=""><figcaption><p><strong>As soon as a trade is requested, wait 1 minute then open the position.</strong></p></figcaption></figure>