Break Even Function not working as expected

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Hi All,

I've been going round in circles all day trying to figure this one out, so it is time to consult the blessed Forum masters.

I have a break even function that is called when a position is open, but it's not functioning correctly.

Here is the function code, all variables used are globals (bad practice I know, apologies for the insult to the forum).

StopBuffer is set by: ( StopBuffer = 400 * Point; ) in the Init funtion.

Any advice will be more than welcome!

void TrailTrade()
{
   for (int i = OrdersTotal() - 1; i >= 0; i--)
   {
      if (OrderSelect(i, SELECT_BY_POS, MODE_TRADES) == True)
      {
         if (OrderType() == OP_BUY)
         {
            if (BuyTrailed == False)
            {
               if (Bid > OrderOpenPrice() + StopBuffer)
               {
                  bool a = OrderModify(OrderTicket(), OrderOpenPrice(),  Bid - StopBuffer, OrderTakeProfit(), 0, clrGreen);
                  
                  BuyTrailed = True;               
               }
            }   
         }
         
         if (OrderType() == OP_SELL)
         {
            if (SellTrailed == False)
            {
               if (Ask < OrderOpenPrice() - StopBuffer)
               {
                  bool b = OrderModify(OrderTicket(), OrderOpenPrice(), Ask + StopBuffer, OrderTakeProfit(), 0, clrRed);
                  
                  SellTrailed = True;               
               }
            }   
         }      
      }
   }
}
 
To clarify on the current behavior of the algorithm: The break even is set as soon as the trade turns profitable, so once it crosses the spread.  I need it to wait 40 pips!  Hope you can help!
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