Pack Invest London Break Out EA
- Experts
- Version: 1.14
London Breakout EA – Simple & Effective Breakout Strategy
London Breakout EA is a fully automated expert advisor that trades the classic London breakout strategy. It identifies the Asian session range (00:00 – 08:00 GMT) and enters a trade when price breaks above the high or below the low of that range during the London session (08:00 – 18:00 GMT).
The EA is designed for traders who want a transparent, rule‑based approach with strict money management. It works on any symbol and time frame (preferably GBPUSD + USDCAD + EURUSD H1 or higher) and is compatible with both netting and hedging accounts.
Why This EA Doesn’t Use AI / Machine Learning
(Or: Why “Keep It Stupid & Simple” Is the Smarter Choice.)
You’ve seen the descriptions countless times:
“Latest AI technology”, “Self‑learning algorithm”, “Neural networks”, “Deep learning”
Sounds impressive – until you look at the backtest. The truth is: Most of those “AI EAs” are over‑optimised monsters that look perfect in the past and fail miserably in the future. Why? Because they were trained on noise, not on robust market mechanics.
What You Really Get When You Buy “AI”
| Promise | Reality |
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| “Adaptive algorithm” | A moving average of 3 parameters |
| “Machine learning” | A simple hill‑climber optimising the last 100 trades (pure overfitting) |
| “Neural network” | A weighted sum with 2 hidden layers – totally unsuitable for financial time series |
| “Self‑learning” | Learns yesterday’s noise – and loses tomorrow |
Our Way: KISS – Keep It Stupid & Simple
This EA uses no AI, no ML, no black box. Its rules are so simple that you will understand them after the first glance:
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What’s happening here? A clear, rule‑based algorithm.
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Why no learning? Because markets are not stationary. What was “learned” yesterday may be worthless tomorrow. Real robustness comes from simplicity and discipline, not from complicated adjustments.
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What do you get? Full, commented source code – no hidden libraries, no DLLs.
Advantages of Our “Stupid” Approach
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No overfitting – Parameters work across different market conditions, not trimmed to a specific year.
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Transparent – Every trade follows understandable rules. You always know why the EA acts.
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Robust – Simple strategies survive market regime changes better than complex, over‑fitted models.
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Easy to optimise – You can adjust the few parameters yourself in your own backtests, no data science team required.
Who Is This EA For?
Traders who:
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hate black boxes,
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want to understand what their EA does,
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seek consistent (though not spectacular) long‑term returns,
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are willing to understand the strategy and adjust it when needed.
Who Is It Not For?
If you are looking for a “magic” EA that makes 1000% per year without any effort – you will be disappointed. In our experience: The higher the advertised return, the bigger the risk of a scam.
Finally
“Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.”
Our EA is not intelligent – and that is its greatest strength. It is stubborn, disciplined, and transparent. Exactly what you should expect from an automated system.
We don’t sell a dream – we sell an honest, working algorithm. A tool for you that works 24/5 (we recommend to use a VPS). Try it – the source code never lies.
Key Features
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Simple & Proven Strategy
No martingale, no grid, no arbitrage. Just one trade per breakout direction based on the Asian consolidation range. -
Fully Automated Risk Management
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Risk per trade in % of current balance
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Maximum daily drawdown limit
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Maximum number of trades per day
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Maximum spread filter
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Slippage control
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Maximum lot size limitation
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Broker‑Friendly Execution
Automatically uses the best available order filling mode (FOK / IOC) supported by your broker. Respects SYMBOL_VOLUME_MIN/MAX/STEP and SYMBOL_TRADE_STOPS_LEVEL . -
Works on Any Instrument
Developed for Forex majors (GBPUSD + USDCAD + EURUSD H1, for more Forex setfiles join https://www.mql5.com/en/channels/01e5c5d4f8dbdc01), but can also trade commodities like XAUUSD (Gold) or indices – as long as the symbol has a clear Asian session. -
No Time‑Bomb, No Hidden Code
Full source code transparency (MQL5). It meets all MQL5 Market validation requirements.
Input Parameters
| Parameter | Description |
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| RiskPercent | Risk per trade as percentage of current balance (e.g., 1.0 = 1%) |
| StopPips | Stop loss distance from the range end (in pips) |
| TakePips | Take profit distance from entry (in pips) |
| MaxTradesPerDay | Maximum number of trades allowed per day |
| MaxDailyDD | Maximum allowed daily drawdown in % (trading stops when reached) |
| MaxSpread | Maximum allowed spread in pips (trades are blocked above this) |
| Slippage | Allowed slippage in points |
| MaxLot | Hard limit for the maximum lot size |
| MagicNumber | Unique identifier for EA’s positions |
| Comment | Order comment shown in the trade list |
How It Works
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Asian Range Calculation (00:00 – 08:00 GMT)
The EA records the highest high and lowest low of the Asian session using GMT time (server‑independent). The range is calculated once per day. -
Entry Logic (08:00 – 18:00 GMT)
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If price breaks above the Asian high → a BUY order is placed immediately.
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If price breaks below the Asian low → a SELL order is placed immediately.
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Exit Logic
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Stop Loss is placed outside the opposite side of the Asian range plus StopPips .
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Take Profit is set at TakePips from the entry price.
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The EA never adds to a losing position and closes all trades at the end of the day (if still open) – no overnight exposure beyond the trading hours.
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Risk Controls
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Only one position at a time (configurable via MaxConcurrentPositions ).
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Daily drawdown limit: if the limit is reached, no further trades are placed that day.
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Spread check: trades are prevented when spread exceeds MaxSpread .
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Cooldown after a failed order to avoid spam.
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Requirements
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Platform: MetaTrader 5 (build 4000 or later)
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Symbols: GBPUSD + USDCAD + EURUSD (more set-files will be published in our channel: https://www.mql5.com/en/channels/01e5c5d4f8dbdc01)
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Time Frame: H1 or higher (the EA works on any, but H1 provides smoother Asian range)
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Minimum Deposit: Depends on your risk settings. We recommend at least $500 for a 0.01 lot trade with 1% risk.
Performance Expectations
Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Backtests on GBPUSD+ USDCAD + EURUSD (2025–2026) show a natural growing equity curve. The strategy works best in trending markets and may produce losses during consolidation. The EA is intended as a long‑term, well‑diversified tool, not as a “get rich quick” scam solution. It has ups and downs, while growing the balance.
Why Choose This EA?
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Market‑Validated – Successfully passed the MetaQuotes automatic checks.
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Lightweight & Fast – No heavy indicators or complex calculations.
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True London Breakout – Not a fake breakout system. Uses precise GMT time and correct range calculation.
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Support and additional information about exclusive new products - https://www.mql5.com/en/channels/01e5c5d4f8dbdc01
Installation & Support
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Copy the .ex5 file to MQL5/Experts/ .
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Attach the EA to a chart (H1 recommended).
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Adjust the input parameters according to your risk preferences by using the optimization function in the strategy tester of MT5!
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Choose your optimization result and run the backtest to verify settings before live trading.
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No. 3 is essential for a working EA!
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Optimization must be repeated every few months.
Support is provided via MQL5 messaging.
https://www.mql5.com/en/channels/01e5c5d4f8dbdc01
Disclaimer
Risk Warning – Important Information
Trading financial markets (forex, commodities, indices, cryptocurrencies, etc.) carries a high level of risk and may not be suitable for all investors. The high degree of leverage can work against you as well as for you. Before deciding to trade, you should carefully consider your investment objectives, level of experience, and risk appetite. You could lose all of your capital – never trade with money you cannot afford to lose.
No Guarantee of Profit
Past performance – whether in backtests, optimisation runs, or live demo trading – does not guarantee future results. Market conditions change, and any trading strategy, including this Expert Advisor, may become unprofitable. The backtest results shown in the product description are based on historical data and hypothetical execution; they do not reflect real trading conditions such as slippage, latency, commission, or variable spreads.
No Financial Advice
This Expert Advisor is an automated trading tool, not a personal recommendation or investment advice. You are solely responsible for all trading decisions you make using this software. It is strongly recommended to test the EA thoroughly in a demo account first, with realistic risk settings, before considering any live trading.
Transparency – No Black Box
The complete source code (.mq5) is provided. No external DLLs, no hidden libraries, no “AI” or machine learning components are used. All trading logic is plainly visible and can be reviewed by any competent MQL5 programmer. You are encouraged to understand the code before using it.
Limitation of Liability
The author of this Expert Advisor shall not be held liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential losses or damages arising from the use or inability to use this software, including but not limited to loss of capital, trading losses, or technical malfunctions.
No Warranty
This software is provided “as is” without any warranty of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non‑infringement. The entire risk as to the quality and performance of the software is with you.
Jurisdiction
Some jurisdictions may restrict or prohibit the use of automated trading systems. It is your responsibility to ensure that your use of this EA complies with all local laws and regulations.
By purchasing and using this Expert Advisor, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and accepted this disclaimer.
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1. You must optimize the EA in the MT5 test center, for example on GBPUSD + H1 + real ticks using the slow, full algorithm.
2. You must select the parameters to be optimized.
3. After the optimization has run, you must save and test your chosen optimization variant. Only then is an evaluation possible. Caution: Depending on the scope, the optimization can take up to 10 hours. My intension is to give you a tool, but you have to use it the right way!