Smart ATR Breakout
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- Version: 2.20
- Updated: 1 October 2026
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SMART ATR BREAKOUT MT5 - INSTITUTIONAL BREAKOUT EXPERT ADVISOR
Tagline: High-Precision Daily & Asian Session Range Breakout Engine | Gold (XAUUSD) & Forex | No Martingale | No Grid | Prop Firm Ready
Platform: MetaTrader 5 (MT5)
1. EXECUTIVE OVERVIEW
Smart ATR Breakout MT5 is an institutional-grade, fully automated trading system built for MetaTrader 5. It executes a proven, rule-based momentum breakout strategy specifically tailored for XAUUSD (Gold) and major Forex currency pairs (such as USDJPY and EURUSD).
Unlike risky trading algorithms that flood the market, Smart ATR Breakout MT5 strictly respects capital preservation:
✔ NO Martingale
✔ NO Grid / Cost Averaging
✔ NO Arbitrage or Dangerous Hedging loops
✔ 100% Fixed Risk: Mandatory Hard Stop Loss on every single position
✔ Prop Firm Ready: Compliant with strict evaluation rules (FTMO, FundedNext, etc.)
Developed with a clean modular object-oriented architecture, Smart ATR Breakout MT5 features a dual-mode breakout engine, dynamic ATR volatility risk control, split take-profit execution with instant risk-free break-even locking, and a 100% native MT5 economic news filter.
2. CORE TRADING STRATEGY & ENGINES
► DUAL-MODE BREAKOUT ENGINE:
1. Asian Session Range Breakout: Accurately scans the highest high and lowest low during the Tokyo/Asian session (default: 00:00 - 08:00 server time). It places high-probability pending orders right before the London and New York market openings to capitalize on violent liquidity expansions.
2. Daily Bar Breakout: Identifies key daily reference bars (D1) with custom offset/buffer pips to trade macro directional breakouts with high Risk-to-Reward profiles.
► DYNAMIC ATR VOLATILITY SL & TP:
Stop Loss and Take Profit distances are dynamically calculated using Average True Range (ATR). During volatile market conditions, stop distances expand automatically to prevent premature stop-outs; during quiet sessions, stops contract to preserve capital. Fixed pip mode is also fully supported.
► PARTIAL TAKE PROFIT & AUTO-BEP (RISK-FREE ENGINE):
Lock in gains early! When the market reaches your partial target (e.g., 1:1 Risk-to-Reward), the EA instantly closes a configured percentage of the lot size (e.g., 50%) and automatically moves the Stop Loss of the remaining volume to Break-Even + lock offset points. From that moment, your position is 100% risk-free while letting profits run toward the full 1:3 target.
3. MULTI-LAYER DEFENSIVE FILTERS
▪ Native Economic Calendar News Filter:
Uses MetaTrader 5 native Calendar API (CalendarValueHistory). Automatically halts new order placement before and after High-Impact macroeconomic releases (CPI, NFP, FOMC, Interest Rates). NO external DLLs or WebRequest URL configurations required!
▪ Live Spread Protection:
Continuously monitors real-time market spreads and blocks execution if spread widens beyond your defined tolerance.
▪ Higher Timeframe Trend Filter:
Aligns breakout directions with the macro trend using an Exponential Moving Average (default: EMA 200 on H4 timeframe).
▪ Dual-ATR Volatility Expansion Filter:
Compares short-term ATR against long-term baseline ATR to ensure trades are only executed during healthy volatility expansion phases.
▪ Tick Volume Participation Filter:
Validates institutional participation on closed bars before allowing pending order placement.
▪ Smart Pending Order Auto-Expiry:
Automatically cleans up and cancels pending orders that remain unfilled after a specified timeframe (e.g., 4 hours), preventing stale executions.
4. MONEY MANAGEMENT & PROP FIRM READINESS
Smart ATR Breakout MT5 is ideal for passing and managing funded accounts (FTMO, FundedNext, etc.):
• Risk % Per Trade: Dynamic lot calculation based on account balance/equity and exact Stop Loss distance.
• Step Auto-Lot: Automatically increases position size proportionally as your balance grows (e.g., +0.01 lot per $1,000 balance).
• Fixed Lot Mode: For standardized, fixed volume trading.
• Native Pre-Trade Margin Verification: Validates free margin sufficiency using MT5's official OrderCalcMargin API before dispatching orders, eliminating margin call risks or broker order rejects.
5. REAL-TIME ON-CHART HUD DASHBOARD
A sleek, monospaced on-chart dashboard delivers complete visibility:
- Live Account Balance, Equity, Floating P/L, and Current Drawdown (%)
- Number of active Buy/Sell positions and Pending Orders
- Real-time spread vs. maximum allowable spread
- Status indicators for all active filters (News, Time, EMA, ATR, Volume)
- Calculated Buy Stop & Sell Stop breakout trigger levels
- Runs on a lightweight 1-second timer (OnTimer), consuming zero tick-thread CPU power.
6. SPECIFICATIONS & RECOMMENDATIONS
• Primary Symbol: XAUUSD (Gold)
• Secondary Symbols: USDJPY, EURUSD, GBPUSD
• Recommended Timeframe:
- Asian Session Breakout: M5 or M15
- Daily Bar Breakout: H1 or H4
- Universal / Default: M15 / H1
• Minimum Deposit: $100 (for 0.01 lot) | Recommended: $500 - $1,000+
• Account Type: ECN, RAW Spread, or Zero Spread (Hedging or Netting)
• Leverage: 1:100 or higher
• VPS: Low-latency Virtual Private Server (<20ms) strongly recommended for uninterrupted 24/5 execution.
7. INCLUDED OPTIMIZED PRESET FILES (.SET)
The EA comes pre-configured with tested setting profiles available in the Presets folder:
1. XAUUSD_Default.set: Balanced daily gold trading configuration with dynamic ATR trailing stop.
2. XAUUSD_Asian_Session_Breakout.set: High-momentum breakout setup targeting London market open.
3. XAUUSD_Daily_Breakout.set: Classic swing breakout with 1:3 Risk-to-Reward and Partial TP.
4. XAUUSD_Conservative_Risk1Pct.set: Low-drawdown profile with 1% risk per trade and strict 45-min news buffer. Perfect for Prop Firm challenges.
5. USDJPY_Breakout_RiskMM.set: Tailored for Forex majors with tighter spreads and USD/JPY economic news filtering.
8. QUICK 3-STEP SETUP
Step 1: Open the desired chart (e.g., XAUUSD M15) on your MetaTrader 5 platform.
Step 2: Drag and drop "Smart ATR Breakout MT5" onto the chart, navigate to the "Inputs" tab, click "Load", and select your desired .set preset.
Step 3: Ensure "Allow Algorithmic Trading" is checked in the EA Common tab and enable the master "Algo Trading" button in the MT5 top toolbar.
9. STRATEGY TESTER BACKTESTING INSTRUCTIONS
For accurate backtest simulation:
• Model: "Every tick based on real ticks" (essential for precise breakout fills).
• Period: M15 or H1.
• Deposit: $1,000 or $10,000 with 1:100+ leverage.
• Tip: To test news filtering, ensure your MT5 terminal has downloaded historical calendar data.
10. OFFICIAL SUPPORT & RESOURCES
For documentation, updates, and inquiries:
Website: https://bussiness.it.com/
11. RISK DISCLAIMER
Trading foreign exchange and precious metals with leverage carries a high level of risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Past performance in backtests or live trading does not guarantee future results. Always test automated trading systems thoroughly on a demo account before risking real capital.
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