Error (MT4/MT5): Trade context busy

Quick answer

"Trade context busy" means MetaTrader is busy processing another trade action.

1. Wait a few seconds and retry
2. Reduce rapid-fire modifications (SL/TP spam)
3. Ensure only one EA/trading tool is sending orders at the same time

Symptoms

• Logs show "Trade context busy"
• Orders or modifications fail intermittently

Most common causes

• Multiple EAs/scripts trying to trade simultaneously
• Too many modify requests in a short time
• MT terminal is slow/frozen under load

Fix steps

1. Close other EAs that trade the same account
2. Reduce aggressive trailing/breakeven settings (if used)
3. Restart MetaTrader (quick reset)

Verify it worked

1. Place a tiny test trade
2. Confirm in Logs no trade-context errors occur

If it still fails (Escalate)

Include in your ticket:

• MT4 vs MT5
• Number of EAs running
• Whether the issue happens only during fast markets

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