diff --git a/src/strategies/ping_pong_bot.py b/src/strategies/ping_pong_bot.py
index 65f049b..3fdf1bb 100644
--- a/src/strategies/ping_pong_bot.py
+++ b/src/strategies/ping_pong_bot.py
@@ -68,7 +68,7 @@ class DatabaseManager:
 
 class PingPongBot:
     def __init__(self, config_path="config/ping_pong_config.yaml"):
-        self.version = "1.5.1"
+        self.version = "1.5.2"
         with open(config_path, 'r') as f:
             self.config = yaml.safe_load(f)
         
@@ -161,9 +161,13 @@ class PingPongBot:
         """Logic Point I: 1D MA44 check and Point II: Asset/Perp selection"""
         try:
             logger.info("Checking direction based on SMA(44, 1D)...")
-            candles_1d = await self.db.get_candles(self.db_symbol, "1d", limit=50)
+            # Increase limit to ensure we get enough data even with potential gaps
+            candles_1d = await self.db.get_candles(self.db_symbol, "1d", limit=100)
+            
             if not candles_1d or len(candles_1d) < 44:
-                self.status_msg = "Error: Not enough 1D data for MA44"
+                got = len(candles_1d) if candles_1d else 0
+                logger.warning(f"Not enough 1D data for MA44. Got {got} candles for {self.db_symbol}.")
+                self.status_msg = f"Error: Need 44 1D candles (Got {got})"
                 return False
 
             df_1d = pd.DataFrame(candles_1d[::-1])
@@ -181,17 +185,14 @@ class PingPongBot:
             new_direction = "long" if current_price > self.ma_44_val else "short"
             
             if new_direction != self.direction:
-                logger.info(f"DIRECTION CHANGE: {self.direction} -> {new_direction}")
+                logger.info(f"DIRECTION CHANGE: {self.direction} -> {new_direction} (Price: {current_price:.2f}, MA44: {self.ma_44_val:.2f})")
                 self.status_msg = f"Switching to {new_direction.upper()}"
                 
-                # 1. Close all positions (Point III.3)
                 if self.direction is not None:
                     await self.close_all_positions()
                 
-                # 2. Swap Assets on Spot (Point II)
                 await self.swap_assets(new_direction)
                 
-                # 3. Update configuration
                 self.direction = new_direction
                 if self.direction == "long":
                     self.category = "inverse"
@@ -201,7 +202,7 @@ class PingPongBot:
                     self.symbol = f"{self.base_coin}USDC"
                 
                 logger.info(f"Bot configured for {self.direction.upper()} | Symbol: {self.symbol} | Category: {self.category}")
-                self.last_candle_time = None # Force indicator recalculation
+                self.last_candle_time = None 
                 return True
             
             return False