Axis Trend Grid EA

The Strategy

Axis Trend Grid Strategy is a fully automated Expert Advisor (EA) designed for high-precision trend-following on volatile instruments like XAUUSD (Gold) and NAS100 (Nasdaq). The system uses a unique "Ladder Entry" mechanism that capitalizes on market momentum by placing pending orders at calculated price levels only when a primary trend is confirmed. It does not simply deploy grids blindly like many other grid EAs out there. 

The EA identifies the primary trend using a proprietary alignment system. Once the trend is confirmed, it deploys a grid-like ladder of Buy Stops to catch the breakout as it happens, ensuring you are always positioned in the direction of the strongest price move.

Key Features

• Proprietary Alignment System that works: Once the trend is confirmed, it deploys a grid-like ladder of Buy Stops to catch the breakout as it happens.
  

• Easy-to-use: No complicated settings or configurations. Perfect for all levels of traders including beginners. 

• Auto Buy Stops cleanup: When bearish trends are identified, it will automatically delete the pending orders to avoid buying into a falling knife. 

• Percentage-Based Risk: Every trade is automatically protected by a Hard Percentage Stop Loss calculated from the entry price.

• Crash Protection: Includes a global safety filter that halts all trading and clears pending orders if the market price drops significantly from your highest peak.

• Advanced Dashboard: Real-time visual monitoring of account balance, equity, floating PnL, and drawdown percentage directly on the chart.

• Market Compliant: No DLLs used, passes all MQL5 automated validation checks, and works with all MetaTrader 4 brokers.

• No Martingale: The strategy uses fixed lot sizes and protective stops for every transaction, and will not blindly deploy Grid entries.

• No External WebRequests: There's no need to configure any external webrequest, ensuring you always have full access to the EA without any interruptions. 

How to Use

1. Symbol: Recommended for XAUUSD (Gold), NAS100, and US30.

2. Timeframe: Optimized for the M1 (1-Minute) chart.

3. Account Type: ECN, Raw Spread, Standard, Micro oraccounts with low spreads are preferred.

4. Min Deposit: Recommended starting balance of $1,000 depending on the broker's leverage.

5. Default Settings: The EA comes with optimized default settings. Ready to start directly without complicated configurations.

Main Settings

• Trade Lot Size: Fixed volume for each trade.

• Stop Loss %: Protective exit percentage (e.g., 5.0 for a 5% stop).

• TP Point: Individual TP. The profit target (in $) for each single trade. If hit, only that specific trade closes.

• Cluster Profit: Basket Target. If the total net profit of all open trades hits this $ amount ALL trades close instantly to secure profits. 
  

• Max Orders/Positions: Cap on total active and pending trades.

• Crash Price %: Safety threshold to prevent trading during extreme market drops.

• Ladder / Grip Step: Spacing Filter. The minimum distance required between trades. Prevents placing orders too close to each other.

Operating Notes

• Most Grid-based strategies may temporarily hold multiple open positions during extended price movement. However, Axis Trend Grid will avoid placing orders during market downtrend to prevent catching the "falling knife". 

• It is recommended to test the EA on a demo account before live trading.

• Users should apply appropriate risk and money management settings.

Supports and Updates

• Support is provided through the MQL5.com messaging system.

• Updates may include new configuration options and internal logic improvements.

Disclaimer

• This Expert Advisor does not guarantee trading results.

• Trading involves financial risk, and each user is responsible for their own decisions.

• The EA does not use external connections and fully complies with MQL5 Market requirements.