diff --git a/src/main_auto.py b/src/main_auto.py
index eeee737..76b7cfc 100644
--- a/src/main_auto.py
+++ b/src/main_auto.py
@@ -153,6 +153,15 @@ class BiggFishAuto:
 
         self.krystie.log_startup()
 
+        # 1.5. Initialize peak equity from current portfolio value
+        try:
+            portfolio = self.broker.get_portfolio()
+            current_equity = portfolio.get('portfolio_value', self.config['safety']['initial_capital'])
+            self.safety.peak_equity = max(current_equity, self.safety.peak_equity)
+            logger.info(f"Initialized peak equity: ${self.safety.peak_equity:,.2f}")
+        except Exception as e:
+            logger.warning(f"Could not initialize peak equity: {e}")
+
         # 2. Warm candle cache
         self._warm_cache()