SMC Sniper MT5
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Mike Wilson Namaru
Hi! I'm Mike, a passionate MQL5 developer and trader focused on building fast, accurate, and adaptive trading bots. I specialize in:
✅ Scalping & HFT strategies
✅ Signal-based EA development
✅ Custom indicator integration (EMA, MACD, RSI, ATR, etc.) - Version: 1.10
- Updated: 27 February 2026
- Activations: 5
SMC SNIPER EA (XAUUSD M15)
The SMC Sniper EA EA is a specialized trading algorithm optimized for XAUUSD on the 15-minute timeframe. It utilizes the core pillars of Smart Money Concepts—Market Structure Shifts (MSS) and Displacement—to identify high-probability institutional entry points.
Setup and Recommendations
Timeframe: 15 Minutes (M15).
Symbol: XAUUSD / GOLD.
Minimum Balance : $200
Broker: A low-spread ECN account is highly recommended due to the precision of the retest entries.
Testing: It is recommended to perform a "Real Tick" backtest in the MT5 Strategy Tester to account for Gold's specific price action.
Unlike standard trend-following robots, this EA focuses on the transition of market sentiment. It identifies BOS (Break of Structure) for trend continuation and ChoCh (Change of Character) for trend reversals, ensuring the trader is always aligned with the dominant institutional flow.
Optimized for Gold (XAUUSD)
XAUUSD is characterized by high volatility and frequent "stop hunts." This EA addresses these characteristics by:
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Liquidity Sensitivity: Detecting swing points where institutional liquidity typically resides.
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FVG Validation: Using Fair Value Gaps to ensure a structure break is backed by genuine "smart money" momentum rather than a simple retail trap.
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ATR-Adaptive Stops: Automatically adjusting Stop Loss and Take Profit levels based on the current volatility of Gold.
Core Trading Strategy
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Structural Mapping: The EA identifies the current "Dealing Range" using swing highs and lows.
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Break Detection: It monitors for a candle close above or below these structural points with a minimum pip requirement.
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Displacement Filter: The EA scans for an FVG (Fair Value Gap) created during the break, confirming institutional displacement.
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Retest Entry: To maximize the Risk:Reward ratio, the EA executes trades when price retraces to the break level or the "Point of Interest" (POI).
Technical Features
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Multi-Stage Pyramiding: Capitalize on Gold's strong trending nature by adding positions as the trade moves into profit.
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Advanced Daily Risk Guard: Includes a Max Daily Loss limit to protect your capital during unpredictable market shifts.
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Recovery Module: A sophisticated recovery logic designed to recoup losses during ranging periods using dynamic lot scaling.
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Session Filter: Avoids trading during illiquid "dead zones" or extremely volatile session opens where spreads may widen.
Key Parameters for XAUUSD M15
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Swing Lookback: Defines the sensitivity of structural detection.
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Min Break Pips: Filter to prevent entering on "fakeouts" or minor wicks.
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FVG Scan Range: Defines how far back the EA searches for displacement gaps.
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ATR Multipliers: Fully customizable multipliers for volatility-based exit management.
