diff --git a/lib/strategies/late-momentum.js b/lib/strategies/late-momentum.js
index 1c81b98..5401978 100644
--- a/lib/strategies/late-momentum.js
+++ b/lib/strategies/late-momentum.js
@@ -6,8 +6,8 @@ import { BaseStrategy } from './base.js';
  * Rules:
  * - Buys momentum on YES or NO
  * - Requires side price >= triggerPct (default 75)
- * - Only allowed after first 5 minutes of market lifecycle
- * - Default window: elapsed minute 5 through 15
+ * - Only allowed after first 6 minutes of market lifecycle
+ * - Default window: elapsed minute 6 through 15
  */
 export class LateMomentumStrategy extends BaseStrategy {
   constructor(config = {}) {
@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@ export class LateMomentumStrategy extends BaseStrategy {
       slippage: config.slippage || 3,
       cooldownMs: config.cooldownMs || 20000,
       marketDurationMin: config.marketDurationMin || 15,
-      minElapsedMin: config.minElapsedMin || 5,
+      minElapsedMin: config.minElapsedMin || 6,
       maxElapsedMin: config.maxElapsedMin || 15,
       ...config
     });