diff --git a/lib/trading/position-manager.ts b/lib/trading/position-manager.ts
index 86bbb2c..a909f78 100644
--- a/lib/trading/position-manager.ts
+++ b/lib/trading/position-manager.ts
@@ -1061,15 +1061,29 @@ export class PositionManager {
       
       await this.executeExit(trade, this.config.takeProfit1SizePercent, 'TP1', currentPrice)
       trade.currentSize = trade.positionSize * ((100 - this.config.takeProfit1SizePercent) / 100)
+      
+      // ADX-based runner SL positioning (Nov 19, 2025)
+      // Strong trends get more room, weak trends protect capital
+      let runnerSlPercent: number
+      const adx = trade.adxAtEntry || 0
+      
+      if (adx < 20) {
+        runnerSlPercent = 0  // Weak trend: breakeven, preserve capital
+      } else if (adx < 25) {
+        runnerSlPercent = -0.3  // Moderate trend: some room
+      } else {
+        runnerSlPercent = -0.55  // Strong trend: full retracement room
+      }
+      
       const newStopLossPrice = this.calculatePrice(
         trade.entryPrice,
-        this.config.profitLockAfterTP1Percent, // Lock profit on remaining position
+        runnerSlPercent,
         trade.direction
       )
       trade.stopLossPrice = newStopLossPrice
       trade.slMovedToBreakeven = true
       
-      console.log(`🔒 SL moved to lock +${this.config.profitLockAfterTP1Percent}% profit (${this.config.takeProfit1SizePercent}% closed, ${100 - this.config.takeProfit1SizePercent}% remaining): ${newStopLossPrice.toFixed(4)}`)
+      console.log(`🔒 ADX-based runner SL: ${adx.toFixed(1)} → ${runnerSlPercent}% (${this.config.takeProfit1SizePercent}% closed, ${100 - this.config.takeProfit1SizePercent}% remaining): ${newStopLossPrice.toFixed(4)}`)
       
       // CRITICAL: Cancel old on-chain SL orders and place new ones at updated price
       // BUT: Only if this is the ONLY active trade on this symbol