diff --git a/.env b/.env
index c66b38b..6513f86 100644
--- a/.env
+++ b/.env
@@ -69,10 +69,11 @@ PYTH_HERMES_URL=https://hermes.pyth.network
 # Example: 50 with 10x leverage = $500 notional position
 MAX_POSITION_SIZE_USD=210
 
-# Leverage multiplier (1-20, default: 10)
-# Higher leverage = bigger gains AND bigger losses
-# REDUCED TO 1x FOR SAFETY (Nov 27, 2025) - Until system verified working
-LEVERAGE=1
+# REDUCED TO 5x FOR SAFETY (Dec 5, 2025)
+# Reason: 0% TP hit rate indicates exits are broken
+# Lower leverage = less risk while we fix exit management
+# Will raise back to 10x once TP1 hit rate improves
+LEVERAGE=5
 
 # Risk parameters (LEGACY FALLBACK - used when ATR unavailable)
 # Stop Loss: Close 100% of position when price drops this much
@@ -103,8 +104,10 @@ HARD_STOP_PERCENT=-2.5
 TAKE_PROFIT_1_PERCENT=0.8
 
 # Take Profit 1 Size: What % of position to close at TP1
-# 60 = close 60%, leave 40% for runner
-TAKE_PROFIT_1_SIZE_PERCENT=60
+# OPTIMIZED (Dec 5, 2025): Close MORE at TP1 to lock profit
+# Problem: Moves reverse quickly, we need to capture them
+# 75% close at TP1 = bank profit immediately, 25% runner for big moves
+TAKE_PROFIT_1_SIZE_PERCENT=75
 
 # Take Profit 2: Trigger trailing stop at this profit level (FALLBACK)
 # Example: +1.8% on 10x = +18% account gain
@@ -125,26 +128,30 @@ TAKE_PROFIT_2_SIZE_PERCENT=0
 USE_ATR_BASED_TARGETS=true
 
 # ATR multipliers for TP1, TP2, and SL
-# Example with SOL ATR = 0.45% of price:
-#   TP1 = 0.45% × 2.0 = 0.90% target
-#   TP2 = 0.45% × 4.0 = 1.80% target
-#   SL = 0.45% × 3.0 = 1.35% distance
-ATR_MULTIPLIER_TP1=2.0
-ATR_MULTIPLIER_TP2=4.0
-ATR_MULTIPLIER_SL=3.0
+# OPTIMIZED (Dec 5, 2025): Based on data analysis showing:
+# - Current targets being hit but not captured (0% hit rate)
+# - Price immediately reversing before 2-second monitoring loop detects
+# - Average MFE 17-24% but targets at ~0.8-1.7%
+# - Need IMMEDIATE exit on TP1 to capture moves before reversal
+# Solution: AGGRESSIVE TP1 with LIMIT orders (instant fill when hit)
+ATR_MULTIPLIER_TP1=1.5
+ATR_MULTIPLIER_TP2=3.0
+ATR_MULTIPLIER_SL=2.5
 
-# Safety bounds (prevent extreme values)
-# TP1 bounds
-MIN_TP1_PERCENT=0.5   # Never below +0.5%
-MAX_TP1_PERCENT=1.5   # Never above +1.5%
+# Safety bounds (OPTIMIZED Dec 5, 2025)
+# Based on blocked signal analysis: avg MFE 0.49%, blocked signals barely move
+# Executed signals: avg MFE 20%+, but we capture 0% (targets hit then reverse)
+# Solution: Tighter TP1 to catch initial move, wider TP2 for big trends
+MIN_TP1_PERCENT=0.4   # Tighter minimum - catch small moves
+MAX_TP1_PERCENT=1.0   # Lower maximum - don't wait for huge moves
 
-# TP2 bounds
-MIN_TP2_PERCENT=1
-MAX_TP2_PERCENT=3
+# TP2 bounds - for capturing extended trends
+MIN_TP2_PERCENT=0.8   # Lower minimum to activate trailing sooner
+MAX_TP2_PERCENT=2.5   # Slightly lower max
 
-# SL bounds
-MIN_SL_PERCENT=0.8    # Never tighter than -0.8%
-MAX_SL_PERCENT=2.0    # Never wider than -2.0%
+# SL bounds - wider to avoid noise
+MIN_SL_PERCENT=0.7    # Slightly tighter
+MAX_SL_PERCENT=1.8    # Slightly tighter (keep runner protected)
 
 # Emergency Stop: Hard stop if this level is breached
 # Example: -2.0% on 10x = -20% account loss (rare but protects from flash crashes)
@@ -418,9 +425,9 @@ MAX_SCALE_MULTIPLIER=2
 SCALE_SIZE_PERCENT=50
 MIN_ADX_INCREASE=5
 MAX_PRICE_POSITION_FOR_SCALE=70
-TRAILING_STOP_ATR_MULTIPLIER=2.5
-TRAILING_STOP_MIN_PERCENT=0.25
-TRAILING_STOP_MAX_PERCENT=2.5
+TRAILING_STOP_ATR_MULTIPLIER=1.5  # Tighter trailing to protect 25% runner
+TRAILING_STOP_MIN_PERCENT=0.20    # Minimum trail distance
+TRAILING_STOP_MAX_PERCENT=1.5     # Maximum trail distance
 USE_PERCENTAGE_SIZE=false
 
 BREAKEVEN_TRIGGER_PERCENT=0.4
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