diff --git a/src/main_ml.py b/src/main_ml.py
index 661ce9a..33f9a0e 100644
--- a/src/main_ml.py
+++ b/src/main_ml.py
@@ -107,6 +107,24 @@ class MLTradingBot:
         self.max_drawdown = 0.0
         self.min_daily_pnl = 0.0
         self.starting_capital = 100.0
+
+        # Initialize persistence and load trades
+        init_persistence()
+        self.current_trades, self.completed_trades, self.swaps = load_persistent_trades()
+        
+        if self.current_trades:
+            logger.info(f"Loaded {len(self.current_trades)} trades from persistent storage")
+        
+        # If portfolio value exists but no trades: recover from Binance
+        portfolio_val = self.binance.get_portfolio_value_usd()
+        if not self.current_trades and portfolio_val > 50:
+            logger.info(f"Portfolio exists ({portfolio_val:.2f}) but no trades - loading from Binance...")
+            binance_trades = load_binance_positions_on_startup()
+            if binance_trades:
+                self.current_trades.update(binance_trades)
+                save_persistent_trades(self.current_trades, self.completed_trades, self.swaps)
+                logger.info(f"Recovered {len(binance_trades)} positions from Binance API")
+        
         self.daily_loss_limit_reached = False
         
         # Symbol constraints cache