BF Bot Manager Trade Out vs Hedge: When to Use Each (2026)

BF Bot Manager Trade Out vs Hedge — When to Use Each

BFBM forum threads repeat the same pattern: trader sets Trade out for a two-tick scalp; the second bet never fills; position lingers for minutes. The fix is usually a Hedge rule with a time condition to clean up.

Quick answer: Use Trade out for fixed tick scalps; use Hedge for green-up, goals, and time stops. Always add Hedge cleanup if Trade out may sit unmatched. Configure in After Bet Rules. Test in BFBM Simulation.

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Trade Out — Fixed Target Scalp

Use when: you know the tick target (e.g. back at 3.00, lay at 2.94).

Pre-race horse scalping
Short-term football moves with tight spread

Always pair with: cancel entry if unmatched before off; Hedge cleanup 10–15s after entry if exit unmatched.

Hedge — Green-Up & Risk Exit

Use when: profit or loss depends on market state, not a fixed tick.

Lay the Draw — goal scored
Under 2.5 — goal scored stop
Minute-30 time stop on 0-0
Lay drift stop on lay favourite

Use green-up calculator to set hedge price triggers.

Decision Table

Goal	Use
2–3 tick scalp	Trade out + Hedge cleanup
Lock £X profit any score	Hedge
Exit at minute 30	Hedge (time condition)
Cancel if entry not matched	Cancel unmatched (After Bet)

Worked Example: Back-First Scalp

Step	Action
1	Back horse at 4.00 for £20
2	Trade out: lay at 3.90 (2 ticks) for ~£1 profit if matched
3	After Bet: if lay unmatched 15s, Hedge at market
4	After Bet: if back unmatched 30s before off, cancel

Worked Example: LTD Goal Hedge

Step	Action
1	Lay Draw at 3.40
2	Goal scored → Hedge: back Draw at 2.80 to lock profit
3	0-0 at minute 32 → Hedge: back Draw at market (stop-loss)

Common Mistakes

Trade out only, no cleanup — position stuck in-play
Hedge without liquidity filter — partial fills skew P&L
Wrong runner on O/U 2.5 (position 1 = Under, 2 = Over)
After Bet Rules below entry rules in the stack — exits never evaluated

Rule Stack Reminder

Safety Rules → After Bet Rules → entry rules. Trade out and Hedge live in After Bet. If your hedge never fires, open Strategy Reports and confirm the condition was true on a price refresh.

Configure exits in BFBM

Trade out + Hedge in one strategy. Test in Simulation.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Trade out in BF Bot Manager?

Trade out places a second bet at a fixed offset from your entry — e.g. lay two ticks better after a back bet for a scalp.

What is Hedge in BF Bot Manager?

Hedge calculates a balancing bet to lock a target profit or cap loss across your position — used for green-up and stop-losses.

When should I use Trade out instead of Hedge?

Use Trade out for tick scalps with a defined target spread. Use Hedge when you need full green-up, time stops, or score-change exits.

My trade out sits unmatched — what now?

Add a Hedge After Bet Rule with a time trigger to cancel stale orders and balance the book — see forum guidance from Sodens.

Where do I set Trade out in BF Bot Manager?

In After Bet Rules — choose Trade out action and set tick offset or % target. Pair with a Hedge cleanup rule on a timer.

Does Hedge always green up to zero risk?

Hedge aims to balance the book at your configured target profit or loss. Use the green-up calculator to set the trigger price.

BF Bot Manager Trade Out vs Hedge: When to Use Each (2026)