:::: Frequently Asked Questions ::::
EA did not enter a trade!
- Try starting with a very high deposit amount.
- Your account leverage may be insufficient. (margin call issues) Try on accounts with leverage over 500.
- The set files were tested and configured based on a pair with 2 digits after the decimal. If your broker uses 3 digits, add an extra 0 to Spread limit, Tp, and distance values.
- Spread limits may prevent entry. Set them to False.
- Check the weekday permission input values. It may be disabled for weekend or weekday trading in the settings.
- If it's entering trades on backtest but not on live, proper conditions may not have formed yet. You may need to wait for a week.
- Bank holiday protection may be active. Check if today is a bank holiday.
- Try manual trading. Your broker may not be allowing trades.
- If it's none of the above, please check the log (experts) records and send me a message with a screenshot.
Which broker is the best?
The main broker I tested on is PuPrime, and I also did some tests on another broker to see how it performs in different markets: HFM.
- Both brokers offer the best spread values
- PuPrime has become my favorite broker for having the least gap issues, best managing critical spreads, and applying minimal slippage
- Both brokers have high user bases, which allows for higher trading volume and more consistent backtest results
- Although PuPrime is slower compared to others, it has the least slippage issues. Also, it offers the lowest spread and commission.
- Even earning an extra $3–$4 per lot is significant. It can result in 3–5% more monthly profit.
Why can't long-term tests be performed?
Because in continuously bullish markets like gold and BTC, price and volume do not remain constant. Variables such as distance and TP within the EA are defined in fixed points. Each period’s point value does not represent the same price. For example;
BTCUSD was around $20,000 in 2023. If we used a TP value of 2000 points, that would correspond to a 10% price change. But today it is worth $120,000.
If we used the same value for TP, a 2000$ point would result in a 2% change. From a negative perspective, it would stop out at 2%. Because the EA would try to open more trades in a shorter range, it could blow the account. To help you test this, we added the DynamicPips feature. Enthusiasts can experiment to find the optimal values.
However, for FX pairs, somewhat longer-term testing can be performed with proper values.
Let’s Look at Its Professionally Designed Features!
1. Spoofing Attack Protection:
This is a defense mechanism developed to prevent manipulations targeting algorithmic traders in the Forex market. Neither centralized exchanges nor brokers should know exactly at what price you will exit a position. This feature is vital, especially for popular robots. Due to manipulations and market conditions, past test results (backtests) may not reflect the future.
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Hides the actual TP level: Prevents the broker from seeing your Take Profit level, reducing the risk of manipulation.
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Applies a hidden exit strategy: When the price hits the target, the position is closed manually.
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Provides a fairer trading environment: Helps complete trades without falling into algorithmic traps used by brokers or market makers.
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Slippage management: Takes into account potential slippage during sudden exits. In many cases, this slippage can work in favor of the trader. This protection provides a great advantage in low liquidity or aggressive broker environments.
2. Gap Protection Setting:
If this setting is set to true , the EA will open a hedge in the opposite direction when carrying a position over the weekend. In the comment section, it will write "WeekendHedge" This prevents losses caused by weekend gap. The hedge is closed at the specified time, and the EA continues where it left off. If the hedge trade closes in profit or loss, the TP and SL levels of the original trade are updated accordingly.
Thanks to this feature, you can safely include Friday in your trading days.
3. Slippage Protection Feature:
As your balance grows, more trades will be executed. The probability of experiencing slippage increases when opening more trades. Even a single trade may experience slippage due to your broker. To prevent this from negatively affecting the cycle, slippage is calculated after trades are opened, and all entry prices, stop loss levels, and take profit levels are updated.
4. Custom Indicator Usage:
Do you have an indicator that gives the best condition to start the cycle? Then you can use it with this robot. Want to try something new? Then start looking for a useful new indicator on the market.
After downloading an indicator from the market, select "Custom Indicator" in the inputs section of the robot. Enter "Market/IndicatorName" in the path section. If entered incorrectly or the indicator is not found, it will show a warning on the chart. After selecting your indicator:
You need to select the Buffer Index. The buffer index usually starts from 0 when the indicator is added to the chart and shows new information in the "Data Window". Subsequent data continues as 1, 2, 3, etc. However, for some indicators, the buffer index may not start from 0. You should confirm this with the indicator creator.
- For buy and sell signals, you must select one of the following: {IF NOT_EMPTY - IF LOWER_THAN - IF HIGHER_THAN - IF EQUAL}
- You must choose a comparison method. {Current Bid price - Fixed Threshold}
For example:
In indicators like Moving Average, you can choose Current Bid price. For indicators like RSI, to give a fixed value, you can choose Fixed Threshold.
For buy signal IF LOWER_THAN => if Current Bid price is selected, and the indicator value falls below the current price, then the condition for a Buy trade is met.
Usage Recommendations:
- Ensure that your account balance is above the minimum balance value shown. Try to add 10% more.
- If you have lower leverage, you should have a higher balance.
- You can reduce max pos value to lower drawdown. But sometimes this negatively affects the risk/reward ratio.
- You can earn more by running on multiple charts. However, try using the blocking magic number feature to avoid negatively affecting your equity.
- It can also be used on prop firm funded accounts. But since such systems are designed to make the user lose money by nature, I recommend not wasting time with them.
Personalized Set Files
I provide support in preparing custom set files for your purchased EA. You can request 1 or 2 set files tailored to your needs.
I prepare different set files based on the balance that varies from person to person. I keep records. This way, I aim for everyone to benefit optimally without disrupting the market’s supply and demand balance.
