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The Impossible Gold — Optimisation Settings

22 March 2026, 02:23

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The Impossible Gold — Optimisation Settings

The Impossible Gold v2.1 is a session-breakout EA for XAUUSD M5, now with optional progressive take-profit extension. The attached TheImpossibleGold_21_Opt.set is an optional input profile, separate from the EA's built-in defaults. Compared with the previous v2 profile, 58 of the 66 settings present in both files are unchanged; eight values differ and the v2.1 file includes additional inputs. Use the v2.1 file with the v2.1 EA.

Download the v2.1 .set file attached to this post. For questions, leave a comment below or send a private message.

The Impossible Gold has been tested across multiple broker conditions. For live raw-ECN execution on XAUUSD, we recommend RoboForex for tighter pricing and cleaner fills with this strategy profile.

⚠️ IMPORTANT

The attached file is an optional test profile, not a universal recommendation. Check all inputs against your broker and account conditions before use.

Test on a demo account before considering live use
Past performance and backtest results do not guarantee future results
The developer is not responsible for any losses incurred on live or personal accounts

Links

The Impossible Gold on MQL5 Market

MQL5 Seller Profile

Discord Community — signals and trader chat

Default Parameters

The values below are from the optional TheImpossibleGold_21_Opt.set profile, not a statement of the EA's built-in defaults. Broker conditions and execution affect results; validate settings in Strategy Tester and on demo before live use.

Strategy

Parameter	Profile value
LookbackBars	36
BufferPips	2.5
MinRangePips	20.0
MaxRangePips	1500.0
MinScoreToTrade	60

Session

Parameter	Profile value
SessionStart	2 GMT
SessionEnd	19 GMT
ExcludeStart	12
ExcludeEnd	15
BlockWednesday	true

Risk and Trade Management

Parameter	Profile value
RiskPerTrade	1.5%
CompoundAggressive	true
TP_Pips	300
SL_Pips	38
MaxSpread	6 pips
SpreadMultiplier	1
MaxOpenTrades	1
MaxTradesPerDay	10
DebugMode	false
MagicNumber	778899

Breakeven

Parameter	Profile value
UseBreakeven	true
BreakevenTrigger	22 pips
BreakevenOffset	3 pips

Trailing Stop

Parameter	Profile value
UseTrailingStop	true
TrailingStart	50 pips
TrailingStep	10 pips

Progressive TP

Parameter	Profile value	Meaning
EnableTPExtension	true	Progressive TP extension is enabled in the attached set.
ExtendTPTriggerATR	1.0	Trigger distance multiplier; this is not an ATR calculation.
ExtendTPByPips	14	Distance added to the TP each time it extends.
ExtendTPMaxCount	0	Maximum extensions per position; 0 means unlimited.
ExtendTPRatchetSL	false	Optional SL advance by the extension distance; only applies when trailing is off.

As price approaches the current TP, the EA checks a trigger window calculated as ExtendTPByPips × ExtendTPTriggerATR. With this profile, that window and each outward TP step are 14 pips. The process can repeat without a set count limit. The optional SL ratchet is off. Broker stop/freeze levels can prevent a modification, and breakeven or trailing management may close a position before an extended TP is reached. This feature does not guarantee additional profit.

Regime Filter

Parameter	Profile value
EnableRegimeFilter	true
RegimeEMAPeriod	50
RegimeLookback	4
RegimeMinSlope	0.30

Version 2.1 Set Profile

The attached .set file carries forward most of the previous profile: 58 of 66 settings found in both files retain the same value. Eight shared settings have changed. The profile is provided for testing and broker-specific adjustment; these changes are not a claim of improved results.

Setting	v2 profile	v2.1 profile
UseBreakeven	false	true
BreakevenTrigger / BreakevenOffset	50 / 5 pips	22 / 3 pips
SL_Pips	55	38
MaxSpread	50	6 pips
SpreadMultiplier	5	1
TrailingStart / TrailingStep	15 / 20 pips	50 / 10 pips

Five progressive-TP inputs are new in v2.1. The attached set has EnableTPExtension=true and DebugMode=false. You can disable TP extension in the EA inputs if you want to compare the profile with the feature off.

The v2.1 set is not a guarantee of future or live performance. Results depend on symbol specifications, spread, execution, and account settings. Test with the same broker conditions you intend to use, then validate on demo.

How to Load a Set File

Download the attached TheImpossibleGold_21_Opt.set file
Open MT5 and attach the EA to XAUUSD M5
In the EA inputs tab, click Load and browse to the downloaded file
Click OK — all parameters are applied

To return to defaults at any time, click Reset in the inputs tab.

Version History

Date	Set File	Changes
Oct 2026	v2.1 (current)	Added progressive TP extension inputs, optional SL ratchet, and dashboard status. The attached profile carries forward most v2 values with the documented changes above; TP extension is enabled in this set.
Apr 2026	v2.0	Genetic re-optimisation and updated strategy, session, stop, spread, and trailing profile.
Feb 2026	v1.0	Initial release. Default parameters. SL=25, TP=300, SessionStart=10, SpreadMultiplier=3.

Past performance does not guarantee future results. Trading involves significant risk. Only trade with capital you can afford to lose.

Files:

TheImpossibleGold_21_Opt.set 4 kb

samiawwad 2026.04.17 10:59 #1

just download the ea to test it wish me luck

Paul Raymond Heckles 2026.04.17 11:02 #2

samiawwad #:
just download the ea to test it wish me luck

If you need any help please feel free to reach out!

samiawwad 2026.04.20 12:46 #3

Paul Raymond Heckles #:
If you need any help please feel free to reach o

dear i would like to ask if there any new set file for the ea - or any recommendation regarding to use the ea on my personal account

Vutivi Clyde 2026.04.20 19:45 #4

Hi Paul i have downloaded the ea and loaded it onto two different prop firm accounts but it seems to be doing good on a 10k than on a 5k account what can i do to get good trades on 5k account too

Paul Raymond Heckles 2026.04.20 21:46 #5

Vutivi Clyde #:
Hi Paul i have downloaded the ea and loaded it onto two different prop firm accounts but it seems to be doing good on a 10k than on a 5k account what can i do to get good trades on 5k account too

Hi Vutivi which Prop firms? The amounts shouldnt make too much of a sifference it's just generally the prop dirms the riules and the configuration, select from the attached prop firm files the one that closest matches your prop firm .

samiawwad 2026.04.21 09:25 #6

Paul Raymond Heckles #:
If you need any help please feel free to reach out!

I am experiencing an issue with the EA. A trade is being closed almost immediately—about one second after it is opened. Could you please help me understand the reason for this and how to fix it?

Paul Raymond Heckles 2026.04.21 10:47 #7

samiawwad #:
I am experiencing an issue with the EA. A trade is being closed almost immediately—about one second after it is opened. Could you please help me understand the reason for this and how to fix it?

Hi samiawwad instead of trailing start and step 15 / 20 try trailing start 80 then step (distance) 40

we set v2 to 15/20 it was supposed to lock partial profits but what seemed to happen on some brokers depending upon the spread it hit the SL immediately and took the partial profit rather than attempt a run to the TP so the larger trailing should help your trades run out of the spread firther but still lock profits if they run far enough

Muh Syahrul Maulana R 2026.05.11 06:33 #8

To the EA Developer,

Based on my experience backtesting this EA:

'Every tick' mode (normal): growth is decent, looks promising.

'Every tick based on real ticks' mode: equity and balance immediately drop drastically.

I haven't tried it on a real account, only backtesting. Could you please provide any corrections or suggestions from the developer? Is this EA not suitable for real tick modeling mode, or are there any special settings that need to be adjusted?

Paul Raymond Heckles 2026.05.11 06:42 #9

Hi, Thanks for the feedback. What you’re seeing is normal:

Every tick uses synthetic/smoothed ticks, so results often look better than reality.
Every tick based on real ticks uses real broker spread + noise, so it is much stricter and more realistic.

So yes, this EA should be evaluated with real ticks.

If real-tick results drop fast, usually these settings need adjustment for your broker:

MaxSpread : set to your average spread × 1.5
SL_Pips : increase from 25 to around 55 for Gold
Trailing: avoid very tight trailing; try TrailingStart=40 , TrailingStep=25

If you share your broker/account type, I can try and suggest more appropriate values.

TomStack 2026.05.12 15:58 #10

i managed to test the impossible gold on mt5 with impressive resuts but it doesn't run in real . how can i do ? do i need the set files? thanks

M.Younas 2026.05.13 15:20 #11

I NEE FOR MT4

Jaroslavs Terjohins 2026.05.14 05:32 #12

Hello. I have just downloaded the EA, may I get the .setfile please? Thank you ever so much.

Krisna Darmawan 2026.05.19 09:11 #13

Paul Raymond Heckles #:

Hi, Thanks for the feedback. What you’re seeing is normal:

Every tick uses synthetic/smoothed ticks, so results often look better than reality.
Every tick based on real ticks uses real broker spread + noise, so it is much stricter and more realistic.

So yes, this EA should be evaluated with real ticks.

If real-tick results drop fast, usually these settings need adjustment for your broker:

MaxSpread : set to your average spread × 1.5
SL_Pips : increase from 25 to around 55 for Gold
Trailing: avoid very tight trailing; try TrailingStart=40 , TrailingStep=25

If you share your broker/account type, I can try and suggest more appropriate values.

i use exness broker with pro account, is that okay?

Paul Raymond Heckles 2026.05.19 10:30 #14

Krisna Darmawan #:
i use exness broker with pro account, is that okay?

Exness Pro can work but Gold spreads on that account type typically run 20–35 points — wider than the raw/ECN environment the set files are tuned for. You'll want to set MaxSpread to match your average spread (check it during your intended trading hours — Asian session is usually tighter).

If Exness offers a Raw Spread account type, that would be a significantly better fit and you'd likely need fewer parameter changes.

Share a screenshot of your EA inputs and your typical Gold spread and I can suggest specific values for your setup.

Vutivi Clyde 2026.06.02 13:24 #15

Paul Raymond Heckles #:
Hi Vutivi which Prop firms? The amounts shouldnt make too much of a sifference it's just generally the prop dirms the riules and the configuration, select from the attached prop firm files the one that closest matches your prop firm .

Hi Paul it 5k blue guardian which i loaded the set for blue guardian, the other one was a Quant Tekel 10k which i used optimized settings but ended up losing both accounts.

YatoX26 2026.06.02 15:02 #16

You can't test EA's with 1 Minute OHLC because in a live market it will always run on every real tick.

mathiux 2026.06.17 20:05 #17

hi i just download the bot, i activated the breakeven option is it good ? thank you for your work guys

18280258 2026.06.30 16:59 #18

Hi, I’ve been testing the "The Impossible Coin" and "The Impossible Gold" EAs for about a week now, but unfortunately, I’m only seeing losses. While the performance is relatively balanced and there are some winning trades, I consistently end the day down by around 300 USC (using the broker VT Markets). I’m also using a VPS with 1.5ms latency, so that shouldn't be the issue. :/ Chef what can i do?