Breakout Retest Optimized for GBPUSD
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- Version: 1.0
- Activations: 5
Breakout Retest Optimized for GBPUSD
⚠️ Important Usage Note (Read First!)
• This EA has been specifically optimized for GBPUSD on M15 chart.
• This EA is made with prioritizing a high risk-reward ratio in mind.
• The settings that are used on the backtest for GBPUSD (in the screenshot) are (intended for aggressive trading):
o RiskPercent = 3.0% per trade
o Target Reward:Risk Ratio = 4:1
o Partial Take-Profit at 3R
• Other symbols are currently supported, but with default settings, try it for yourself.
• For aggressive settings, you should experience high floating drawdowns (equity swings), but absolute equity drawdown stays low (~7% in backtest).
• For aggressive settings, you might have 10–16 consecutive losses in a row.
➔ Use small risk settings (0.1–1%) if you want more conservative behavior.
• Average holding time of trades = 3–5 days.
Some trades may close after 1–2 months' time.
It is not a scalping EA. It is designed for traders who are ready to ride through breakouts patiently.
Strategy Description
Breakout Retest Optimized for GBPUSD, fully automated trend-following EA that identifies bogus breakouts followed by clean retest.
It applies a mix of:
• Dynamic Range Breakout Detection based on highs/lows + ATR quality
• EMA Trend Filter (local + higher timeframes)
• ADX Trend Strength Filter
• Smart Session Filtering optimized for London trading
• Risk-Based Dynamic Lot Sizing relative to account equity
• Partial Take-Profit Management at half-ways
• Breakeven Adjustment after partial exits
Backtest Statistics (2015–2025)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Net Profit | $979,485.49 |
| Profit Factor | 1.18 |
| Recovery Factor | 2.18 |
| Sharpe Ratio | 0.57 |
| Absolute Drawdown | ~7% |
| Max Consecutive Losses | 16 trades |
| Expected Profit per Trade | ~$1,106 |
| Trade Win Rate | ~45% |
| Holding Period | 3–5 days avg (some much longer) |
Tested using 99% modeling quality (live ticks).
No martingale, no grid, no arbitrage methods applied.
Recommended Settings
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Trading Symbol | GBPUSD (for aggressive mode) |
| Trading Timeframe | M15 |
| Risk per Trade | default = 0.1% (aggressive = 3%) |
| Max Spread Allowed | 20 points |
| Trading Hours | 07:00–16:00 broker time |
| Take Profit Strategy | 3R final TP, with partial TP at 2R (for aggressive 4R final TP, with partial TP at 3R) |
Important Notes
• For brokers having fast execution and low spread.
• Backtest, then forward test before loading in live environment.
• It takes psychological discipline:
o Accept losing streaks as part of system edge.
o Long-term expected value, not short-run wins/losses.
Prepped for traders who grasp breakout-retest dynamics, as well as risk-based trading.
Crafted for serious long-term performance, not newspapers gains.
Warning:
Forex trading carries risk.
No past performance guarantees future results.
Use sound risk management in accordance with your individual risk-tolerance.
Summary Bullet Points (for advertising)
• Breakout Retest Strategy | GBPUSD M15
• Aggressive Risk Model (aggressive 3% Risk)
• Low Absolute Drawdown (<7%)
• Complete Backtest Proof (99% Quality, 2015–2025)
• Partial Take-Profit + Breakeven Engine
• Constructed for Long-Term Capital Growth
