Trendrix
- Experts
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Vladyslav Zheltukha
Algo trading systems developer & automation engineer. XAU_labs. - Version: 1.11
- Updated: 11 July 2026
- Activations: 5
A trend-following EA built the transparent way
Trendrix trades H4 Donchian channel breakouts on gold, pyramids into confirmed trends up to 6 units with ratcheting ATR-based stops, and filters entries through a D1 trend confirmation. Every component of this system — including the ones we removed — was validated against historical data before being shipped, not added because it "felt right."
We're showing you the numbers instead of asking you to trust an equity curve screenshot.
The core edge: D1 trend filter
Most breakout systems fail the same way — they enter H4 breakouts against the dominant daily trend and get chopped up in the reversal. Trendrix checks the D1 MA(50) direction before allowing an H4 breakout entry. Tested on identical historical data, $1,000 starting deposit, same period:
| Metric | Without D1 filter | With D1 filter |
|---|---|---|
| Profit Factor | 2.08 | 4.56 |
| Max Drawdown | 41.6% | 6.2% |
This isn't a cherry-picked window — the improvement held up consistently across deposit sizes from $500 to $5,000 in our testing.
What we tested and rejected
We also backtested an ADX strength filter as a second layer on top of the D1 filter. It reduced the Sharpe ratio, so it's disabled by default. You can turn it on if you want to experiment, but our data says leave it off. We'd rather ship one filter that works than three that sound good.
How it works
- Entry: H4 Donchian channel breakout, direction-confirmed by D1 MA(50) trend
- Position building: Pyramids up to 6 units into a confirmed trend, each unit sized independently
- Risk management: Ratcheting ATR-based stop-loss tightens as the trend extends, locking in gains without capping upside
- Exit: Time-based exit rule alongside the trailing stop (default 15 bars) to avoid overstaying a stalling move
- Session awareness: H4 entries respect market session status to avoid trading into illiquid windows
Key default parameters
| Parameter | Default | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| D1 Trend Filter | ON | The core validated edge — see table above |
| ADX Filter | OFF | Tested, reduced risk-adjusted returns |
| Max Pyramid Units | 6 | Position building into confirmed trend |
| Risk per Unit | 1.5% | Independent per pyramid unit |
| Exit Bars | 15 | Time-based exit alongside trailing stop |
All parameters are exposed and adjustable — these are our tested defaults, not hard limits.
Requirements
- Symbol: XAUUSD (Gold)
- Chart timeframe: H4
- Account type: Hedging accounts only
- Recommended minimum deposit: $500 (tested stable range: $500–$5,000)
- Broker: Any broker offering tight XAUUSD spreads on a hedging account.
Who this is for
Traders who want a systematic, trend-following approach to gold with disciplined risk management and are comfortable with a strategy that has a lower win rate (43-54%) offset by a favorable reward-to-risk ratio — classic trend-following math: many small losses, occasional large wins that carry the equity curve.
Who this is NOT for
If you're looking for a high win-rate system where most trades close green, this isn't it — that's a different risk profile entirely (that's what [Aurexa] is for, if you're looking for that style). Trendrix wins on payoff asymmetry, not hit rate.
Version history
v1.11 — current release.
Risk Disclosure
Past test results do not guarantee future performance. Trading leveraged instruments like gold CFDs carries substantial risk of loss. Backtest results shown reflect specific historical periods and market conditions that may not repeat. Use appropriate position sizing for your account and risk tolerance.
