ZoneRunner EA
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Samuel Essien Ekpe
I am a trader and developer passionate about algorithmic trading and MQL5 programming. My focus is on building reliable, data-driven strategies that combine technical precision with disciplined risk management.
📈 Expertise: Automated trading systems, strategy development, and market analysis. - Version: 1.81
- Updated: 1 October 2026
- Activations: 5
ZoneRunner EA is an automated trading system developed specifically for Gold (XAUUSD) on MetaTrader 5. It combines ADX trend strength analysis with Directional Indicator (+DI/-DI) confirmation to identify high-probability directional trading opportunities.
Rather than entering immediately after a signal appears, ZoneRunner uses a unique Delayed Entry approach that waits for additional confirmation and attempts to secure a more favorable entry price before opening a trade.
Trading Logic
ZoneRunner evaluates:
✅ ADX Strength Filter
The ADX value must remain within user-defined trend strength levels.
✅ Directional Dominance
Buying and selling pressure are measured using the +DI and -DI indicators.
✅ ADX Expansion Confirmation
Trend strength must increase after the initial setup is detected.
✅ Delayed Entry Process
The EA waits for a configurable number of candles after signal confirmation.
✅ Better Price Requirement
Trades are only executed if the market offers a more favorable entry price than the original signal. Otherwise, the setup is discarded.
This process helps avoid chasing overextended market moves and filters out weaker trading opportunities.
Main Features
- 🪙 Designed specifically for XAUUSD (Gold)
- 📊 ADX + DI trend-strength signal engine
- 📈 Mandatory ADX expansion confirmation
- ⏳ Configurable delayed-entry system
- 📉 Better-price entry filter
- 🔄 Buy-Only, Sell-Only, or Both-Directions trading modes
- ⚖️ Fixed or dynamic position sizing
- 🛡️ ATR-based Stop Loss
- 🎯 Risk-to-Reward-based Take Profit
- 🔒 Optional Break-Even management
- 🚫 Daily loss limit protection
- 📅 Weekend safety controls
- 🏷️ Magic Number position management
- ❌ No Martingale
- ❌ No Grid Recovery
Risk Management
ZoneRunner includes multiple layers of protection:
- ATR-based Stop Loss adapted to market volatility
- Risk-to-Reward-based Take Profit calculation
- Dynamic position sizing based on account risk percentage
- Optional Break-Even protection
- Daily loss control to limit trading during unfavorable market conditions
- Weekend protection to reduce exposure before market close
Important Notes
- ZoneRunner is a trend-following EA and may trade less frequently during ranging or sideways markets.
- Signal confirmation requires ADX expansion and cannot be disabled.
- Not every confirmed setup results in a trade. Price must also satisfy the delayed-entry requirements.
- The strategy does not use Martingale, Grid Trading, or loss-recovery position sizing methods.
- Results may vary between brokers due to differences in spreads, execution speeds, commissions, swaps, and liquidity conditions.
Recommended Before Live Trading
- Backtest the EA using your broker's XAUUSD historical data.
- Perform forward testing on a demo account.
- Start with conservative risk settings.
- Verify symbol specifications and lot size requirements.
- Ensure your Magic Number does not conflict with another EA.
Risk Disclaimer
Trading leveraged financial instruments involves substantial risk and can result in the partial or complete loss of capital. Past performance, backtests, and simulations do not guarantee future results. Users should thoroughly test the EA and ensure it is suitable for their risk tolerance before trading on a live account.
Wishing you successful trading and consistent performance! 🚀📈
