Forward testing observations for a Gold (XAUUSD) M5 scalping EA

[Chawada Krunal Pratapbhai]

Hello everyone,

I’m currently forward testing a Gold (XAUUSD) M5 scalping EA on a demo account.

The focus at this stage is not profitability claims, but observing:

- Entry execution quality during fast market conditions

- Stop-loss handling and spread impact

- Trade frequency vs drawdown behaviour

- Stability without martingale or grid techniques

This is still an early observation phase.

I’m collecting data before making any structural or risk adjustments.

I’d be interested to hear from experienced developers/traders here:

• What metrics do you prioritize during early forward testing?

• Any common red flags you watch for in short-term scalping EAs?

Thanks in advance for insights.