AI News Strike EA 1.0 Installation Manual & Set Files

AI News Strike EA v1.0 Onboarding Manual & Set Files

AI News Strike EA — MQL5 Market page:https://www.mql5.com/en/market/product/153455

1. Overview

AI News Strike EA (NSE) is a next‑generation scalping EA that targets economic release spikes by combining the “GDELT Project,” one of the world’s largest news databases, with Perplexity Sonar‑Pro’s real‑time web search AI.

■ Phase 1: Automatic retrieval of economic‑release data via the GDELT Project
The GDELT Project is a massive big‑data initiative that collects and analyzes hundreds of millions of news articles every day from 100+ countries in 100+ languages. This EA uses GDELT’s aggregated economic news to automatically obtain scheduled release time, importance, expected volatility range, and target currency for major indicators.

■ Phase 2: Real‑time market analysis via Perplexity Sonar‑Pro
Traditional AI only analyzes past data. Perplexity Sonar‑Pro instantly searches and analyzes “last‑minute news, market sentiment, and expert takes”. Pulling from multiple trusted sources (Bloomberg, Reuters, CNBC, etc.), it infers the market’s expectations within minutes and auto‑decides BUY/SELL direction and confidence (★1–5).

■ Phase 3: Engineered to capture the spike’s first move
Beyond the released numbers, the AI predicts “how markets will react”, delivering precision that sets it apart from conventional news EAs. With optimal pre‑release entry timing, fast post‑release close, and a dynamic exit, it is built to go after the initial spike.

“Global big data × real‑time AI analysis × economic‑release spike trading” accelerates decision‑making and execution. It supports major pairs (EURUSD, USDJPY, GBPUSD, etc.) and high‑volatility gold (XAUUSD). ※ XAUUSD and minor pairs will be extended in future updates.

• Platform: MetaTrader 5 (MT5)
• Recommended timeframe: M1–M15 (not dependent on timeframe setting)
• Recommended symbols: EURUSD / USDJPY / GBPUSD / XAUUSD and other majors
• Recommended brokers: ECN / RAW accounts (ultra‑low spreads preferred)
• Targeted volatility: Designed to capture ±20–50 pips (or more) in a short time

2. Installation

Automatic install
If purchased on the MQL5 Market, install from “Navigator” > “Market”.

Manual install

• Copy AI News Strike EA.ex5 to MQL5\Experts\
• Restart MT5

Attach to chart

1. Open any symbol/timeframe (the EA auto‑maps to the correct currency for each release)
2. Navigator → Expert Advisors → AI News Strike EA → drag & drop
3. Check “Allow algorithmic trading” → OK
4. Symbol suffixes set by brokers (e.g., .m, #) are auto‑resolved

3. How to obtain your Perplexity API key

You need a Perplexity API key to use AI analysis. We recommend obtaining the key in advance.

1. Visit Perplexity AI
2. Create an account and log in
3. Go to the API settings page and generate an API key
4. Copy the generated key
5. Paste it into the EA parameter InpPerplexityKey

For detailed steps, see this guide.

https://www.mql5.com/en/blogs/post/764935

Why Sonar‑Pro?

Perplexity offers two models, “Sonar” and “Sonar‑Pro.” This EA recommends Sonar‑Pro by default for the following reasons:

• More advanced reasoning: understands complex interactions among economic indicators
• More accurate extraction: pulls key facts from massive multi‑source news
• More reliable decisions: analysis tuned for financial‑market context

You can choose “sonar” or “sonar‑pro” via InpPerplexityModel, but if you prioritize trade accuracy we strongly recommend sonar‑pro.

Note: The Perplexity API may incur fees. See the Perplexity pricing page.

4. Initial recommended settings (AI News Strike EA v1.0)

Group	Setting	Recommended for beginners
AI Settings	InpPerplexityKey	(Enter your Perplexity API key)
AI Settings	InpUseAI	true
AI Settings	InpAILeadMinutes	3 (run AI analysis 3 minutes before)
Data Feed	InpDataFetchIntervalSec	7200 (fetch economic calendar every 2 hours)
Entry Timing	InpLeadSec	45 (enter 45s before release)
Entry Timing	InpMaxEntryDelay	10 (allow up to 10s delay)
Exit	InpForceCloseSec	30 (force close 30s after release)
Spike Trade	InpUseDynamicExit	true (enable dynamic exit)
Filters	InpMinStars	3 Stars (★3 or higher)
Filters	InpMinVolPips	20 (min. expected volatility 20 pips)
Spread Filter	InpMaxSpreadPips	10.0 (ECN/RAW account recommended)
Lot	InpFixedLot / InpVariableLot	0.01 (start small) / true
Stop Loss	InpUseInitSL / InpInitSLPips	true / 100

5. Parameter Reference (ERS EA v1.0)

Inputs are grouped by function. Do not tune everything at once—adjust and test by block.

Group / Parameter	Purpose	Default
📡 Data Feed Settings
InpDataFetchIntervalSec	Refresh interval for economic data (seconds)	7200 (2 hours)
🌐 Timezone Settings
InpServerUtcOffsetOverride	Manual server UTC offset (‑999 = auto)	-999
InpShowMultiTimezone	Show multiple time zones	true
InpAutoDeletePastEvents	Auto‑delete past events	true
InpPastEventKeepMinutes	Retention time for past events (minutes)	5
🤖 AI Settings
InpUseAI	Enable AI analysis	true
InpPerplexityKey	Perplexity API key	xxx-xxx-xxx
InpPerplexityUrl	Perplexity API endpoint	https://api.perplexity.ai/chat/completions
InpPerplexityModel	Perplexity model (sonar / sonar‑pro)	sonar-pro
InpAILeadMinutes	Lead time to run AI analysis (minutes)	3
⏱️ Entry Timing
InpLeadSec	Seconds before release to enter	45
InpMaxEntryDelay	Max entry delay (seconds)	10
🚪 Exit Settings
InpForceCloseSec	Force‑close seconds after release	30
InpMaxHoldHours	Maximum holding time (hours)	2
📊 Spike Trade Settings
InpUseDynamicExit	Enable dynamic exit	true
InpDynExitPipsFromPeak	Close when price pulls back from peak by (pips)	5
InpDynExitMinProfitPips	Minimum profit for dynamic exit (pips)	3
🎯 Filters
InpMinStars	Minimum importance (★1–5)	3 Stars
InpMinVolPips	Minimum expected volatility (pips)	20
InpMinConfidencePreRelease	Minimum confidence for pre‑release entries (%)	60
📏 Spread Filter
InpMaxSpreadPips	Max allowed spread (pips)	10.0
💰 Lot Settings
InpVariableLot	Enable lot scaling by confidence	true
InpFixedLot	Base lot	0.01
InpMaxLot	Maximum lot	1.0
🛑 Stop Loss Settings
InpUseInitSL	Enable stop loss	true
InpInitSLPips	Stop‑loss distance (pips)	100
⚠️ Risk Management
InpMaxConcurrent	Max concurrent positions	3
InpDailyDrawdownPercent	Daily maximum drawdown (%)	5.0
🎨 Display Settings
InpFontSize	Panel font size	9
InpHeaderColor	Header color	clrDodgerBlue
📝 CSV Log Settings
InpEnableCSVLog	Enable CSV logging	false
InpCSVLogFolder	Log folder name	ERS_Logs
🔧 Advanced Settings
InpMagicBase	EA identifier (magic base)	87654321
InpSlippage	Allowed slippage (pips)	5

6. Beginner Checklist

Please confirm the following before going live:

Item	Status
✅ Allow WebRequest for https://script.google.com and https://api.perplexity.ai	□
✅ Set your Perplexity API key in InpPerplexityKey	□
✅ Set InpUseAI = true (recommended)	□
✅ Start with small lots (0.01–0.05)	□
✅ Enable stop loss with InpUseInitSL = true	□
✅ Use ECN/RAW accounts (low spreads)	□
✅ Demo‑test for at least one week	□

7. Recommended Parameter Sets (3 types)

This EA includes three presets based on risk tolerance. Download the set files below.

📂AI_News_Strike_EA_HighRisk.set

📂AI_News_Strike_EA_Balanced.set 

📂AI_News_Strike_EA_LowRisk.set 

For first‑time users we strongly recommend starting with the Low‑Risk set.

📊 Set Selection Guide

Type	Best for	Minimum capital	Characteristics
🔴 High‑Risk	Advanced traders with experience	$5,000+	Aggressive; aims for larger returns
🟡 Balanced	Intermediate users seeking standard operation	$2,000+	Good risk‑return balance
🟢 Low‑Risk	Beginners / safety‑first	$1,000+	Prioritizes safety; trades only high‑quality setups

⚙️ Detailed Parameter Comparison

Parameter	🔴 High‑Risk	🟡 Balanced	🟢 Low‑Risk
Risk & Lot Settings
InpRiskPercent	2.5	1.0	0.5
InpFixedLot	0.05	0.01	0.01
InpLotMultiplier5	3.0	2.0	1.5
InpLotMultiplier4	2.0	1.5	1.2
Entry Settings
InpLeadSec	60	45	30
InpMaxEntryDelay	15	10	5
InpAILeadMinutes	3	3	5
Exit Settings
InpForceCloseSec	45	30	20
InpMaxHoldHours	48	24	12
InpDefaultExitSec	45	30	25
Filter Settings
InpImportanceFilter	All	High + Med	High Only
InpMinStars	1 Star	3 Stars	4 Stars
InpMinVolPips	15	20	30
InpMaxSpreadPips	15.0	10.0	5.0
InpMaxConcurrent	5	3	1
InpMinInitialSpike	10.0	15.0	25.0
InpMinConfidencePreRelease	2	4	5
InpSkipLowSurprise	false	true	true
InpSkipFalseSpike	false	true	true
Stop‑Loss Settings
InpUseSL	true	true	true
InpSLPips	150	100	80
InpTrailStartPips	30	25	20
InpTrailStopPips	25	20	15
Take‑Profit Settings
InpUseTP	true	true	true
InpTPPips	200	150	120
InpPartialClosePips	80	60	50
Breakeven
InpBreakevenPips	40	30	25
InpBreakevenOffset	10	8	5
Risk Management
InpDailyDrawdownPercent	8.0	5.0	2.0
InpMaxSlippage	5	4	3

📈 Expected Performance (reference)

Metric	🔴 High‑Risk	🟡 Balanced	🟢 Low‑Risk
Monthly trades (approx.)	15–25	8–15	3–8
Expected monthly return	10–20% (highly variable)	5–10% (moderate)	2–5% (steadier)
Max drawdown (approx.)	15–25%	8–15%	3–8%
Win rate (expected)	45–55%	50–60%	55–65%

🔄 How to load set files

Steps in MT5:

1. Launch MT5 and drag & drop the EA onto a chart
2. When the input window opens, click the “Load” button
3. Select the desired .set file:
   • AI_News_Strike_EA_HighRisk.set — High‑Risk
   • AI_News_Strike_EA_Balanced.set — Balanced (recommended)
   • AI_News_Strike_EA_LowRisk.set — Low‑Risk
4. Click “OK” to apply

⚠️ After loading a set file, always verify:

• InpPerplexityKey: enter your key (replace "xxx-xxx-xxx")
• InpCurrencyFilter: specify pairs to trade (blank = all)
• InpMagicNumber: change as needed to distinguish from other EAs
• Timezone: confirm server UTC offset

💡 Phased approach (recommended)

Suggested rollout:

Step	Duration	Setup	Goal
STEP 1	1–2 months	🟢 Low‑Risk	Understand behavior and evaluate results
STEP 2	2–3 months	🟡 Balanced	Capture more opportunities
STEP 3	Ongoing	🔴 High‑Risk (optional)	Pursue maximum performance

Note: These performance estimates assume ideal conditions. Actual results vary with market conditions. Always demo test thoroughly before going live.

8. FAQ

Q1. Is AI analysis required?

A. Strongly recommended, but not mandatory.
You can set InpUseAI = false to run without AI. Without AI, trades rely only on importance and expected volatility, so you lose the “how markets will react” prediction.

With Perplexity Sonar‑Pro you can:

• Capture last‑minute market sentiment
• Account for surprises (geopolitics, central‑bank remarks, etc.)
• Aggregate multiple sources into a single decision

This greatly improves entry precision. If cost is a concern, you can enable AI only for key events (★4–5).

Q2. Which brokers are recommended?

A. ECN or RAW accounts are strongly recommended. Tighter spreads improve spike‑trade success.

Q3. Can I backtest?

A. The EA depends on real‑time calendar and AI analysis, so conventional backtesting isn’t supported. Use forward testing or a demo account.

Q4. Can it run across multiple pairs at once?

A. Yes. Attach the EA to one chart only and it will monitor and trade all relevant pairs automatically. No need to attach to multiple charts.

Q5. Time zone displays are incorrect

A. Adjust with InpServerUtcOffsetOverride. Enter the broker server offset to UTC (e.g., for GMT+2 enter “2”).

Q6. A spike occurred but no trade was placed

A. Please check:

• Confidence meets InpMinStars
• Expected volatility ≥ InpMinVolPips
• Current spread ≤ InpMaxSpreadPips
• Not exceeding InpMaxConcurrent
• InpMinConfidencePreRelease not set too high

9. Optimization Tips

📊 Per‑pair tuning

• EURUSD / GBPUSD: good results on standard settings
• USDJPY: volatility is lower; consider InpMinVolPips = 15
• XAUUSD (Gold): highly volatile; consider widening InpInitSLPips to 200–300

⏰ By trading session

• Europe (approx. 15:00–23:00 JST): liquid; standard settings work well
• US (approx. 21:30–06:00 JST): most key releases; more aggressive settings recommended
• Asia (approx. 9:00–15:00 JST): thinner liquidity; tighten InpMaxSpreadPips

🎯 Strategy by Stars (confidence)

• ★5: max lot, longer hold (~60s)
• ★4: standard lot, standard hold (30–45s)
• ★3: small lot, shorter hold (20–30s)

10. Troubleshooting

❌ “WebRequest not allowed”

Fix:

1. MT5 menu → Tools → Options → Expert Advisors
2. Add the following to “Allow WebRequest for listed URL”:
   • https://script.google.com
   • https://api.perplexity.ai
3. Restart MT5

❌ “AI Analysis Failed”

Fix:

• Confirm your Perplexity API key
• Check API availability/quotas
• Verify Internet connectivity
• You can also set InpUseAI = false to run without AI

❌ Unable to fetch economic data

Fix:

• Re‑check WebRequest permissions
• Ensure firewall/VPN is not blocking
• Check the Experts tab logs

❌ Positions do not close

Fix:

• Verify InpMaxHoldHours
• Check InpForceCloseSec
• Confirm broker‑side trading restrictions

11. How to collect logs for troubleshooting

When issues occur (or to help improve the EA), sharing logs allows rapid diagnosis.

Basic log retrieval

1. At the bottom of the MT5 chart, open the “Experts” tab in the Toolbox
2. Right‑click anywhere inside the tab
3. Select “Open” from the menu

4. From the opened folder, pick the latest and the previous day’s .log files
5. Share these two log files via MQL5 messages

Deeper analysis: CSV log

If basic logs are insufficient, you can enable CSV logging for more detail.

Enable CSV logging

1. Set InpEnableCSVLog = true in the EA inputs
2. Specify InpCSVLogFolder (default: ERS_Logs)
3. Restart the EA

CSV file location

1. MT5 menu → File → Open Data Folder
2. Go to MQL5 → Files → ERS_Logs (or your folder)
3. Open the latest CSV (ERS_v437_YYYYMMDD_HHMMSS.csv)

What CSV logs contain

• Timestamps (when trades/analysis ran)
• Log level (INFO / WARN / ERROR)
• Tags (ENTRY / EXIT / AI / DATA, etc.)
• Detailed messages
• Trade info (symbol, type, lot, price)
• Event info (release time, importance, confidence)
• AI rationale (Perplexity results)

Important: CSV logging is disabled by default (false). Keep it off during normal operation to avoid overhead and disk usage. Enable temporarily only when troubleshooting.

12. Support

If you need help with setup or issues, contact us via MQL5 messages or in the Market product comments.
For faster handling, please attach:

• Screenshots of the Experts tab
• Your parameter settings
• CSV logs (if InpEnableCSVLog = true)
• Broker name and account type (ECN/STP/Standard, etc.)

13. Disclaimer

Important: This EA provides information and tooling only and does not constitute investment advice, solicitation, or a recommendation of financial products.

Leverage trading is high risk. Past results do not guarantee future returns.
Always test thoroughly on a demo account and operate at your own risk and discretion.
During economic releases, liquidity can shift abruptly, causing slippage or rejections.

The developer assumes no liability for any loss incurred through the use of this EA.
All investment decisions are your own responsibility.

Company, product, and service names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

Thank you for reading.

Wishing you success in your trading!