diff --git a/.github/copilot-instructions.md b/.github/copilot-instructions.md
index 67a2221..5f0814d 100644
--- a/.github/copilot-instructions.md
+++ b/.github/copilot-instructions.md
@@ -1271,11 +1271,28 @@ if (!enabled) {
     - Restart container and verify new code is running
     - Never say "fixed" or "protected" without deployment confirmation
     - This is a REAL MONEY system - unverified fixes cause losses
+12. **GIT COMMIT AND PUSH (MANDATORY):** After completing ANY feature, fix, or significant change:
+    - ALWAYS commit changes with descriptive message
+    - ALWAYS push to remote repository
+    - User should NOT have to ask for this - it's part of completion
+    - Commit message format:
+      ```bash
+      git add -A
+      git commit -m "type: brief description
+      
+      - Bullet point details
+      - Files changed
+      - Why the change was needed
+      "
+      git push
+      ```
+    - Types: `feat:` (feature), `fix:` (bug fix), `docs:` (documentation), `refactor:` (code restructure)
+    - This is NOT optional - code exists only when committed and pushed
 
 ## Development Roadmap
 
-**Current Status (Nov 12, 2025):**
-- **161 trades executed** with quality scores and MAE/MFE tracking
+**Current Status (Nov 14, 2025):**
+- **168 trades executed** with quality scores and MAE/MFE tracking
 - **Capital:** $97.55 USDC at 100% health (zero debt, all USDC collateral)
 - **Leverage:** 15x SOL (reduced from 20x for safer liquidation cushion)
 - **Three active optimization initiatives** in data collection phase: