Sentinel Gold EA
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Jorge Sanchez Baute
Algorithmic trading systems developer focused on XAUUSD and automated strategies for MetaTrader 5. Creator of Sentinel Gold EA. - Version: 1.32
- Activations: 5
LAUNCH OFFER
Special launch price: US$299 for the first 10 licenses.
After the first 10 licenses, the price of Sentinel Gold EA will be adjusted.
Customers who purchase the product during the launch period will continue to have access to future updates released through the MQL5 Market.
ABOUT SENTINEL GOLD EA
Sentinel Gold EA is a fully automated Expert Advisor developed for XAUUSD / GOLD trading on MetaTrader 5.
The system uses a proprietary architecture composed of multiple analysis and execution mechanisms working together with an independent risk-management and operational-protection framework.
The objective of Sentinel is not simply to increase the number of trades.
The system was developed to pursue a combination of:
Precision. Protection. Performance.
The strategic architecture remains internally protected. The user does not need to configure dozens of indicators, schedules, filters, technical levels or complex parameters.
The configuration has been simplified so that the trader mainly controls the risk level and basic trading permissions, while the internal engine manages the strategy.
PROTECTED MULTI-ENGINE ARCHITECTURE
Sentinel Gold EA uses a Multi-Engine architecture.
Different internal components can analyze the market and search for opportunities under different conditions.
Each mechanism has a specific function, while all of them work together with Sentinel's management and protection system.
For intellectual-property protection, details such as entry rules, structural calculations, schedules, filters, distances and proprietary parameters remain internal.
This also helps prevent incorrect changes from compromising the original behavior of the system.
FULLY AUTOMATED TRADING
Once correctly installed and configured, Sentinel can automatically manage:
• Market analysis
• BUY and SELL trades
• Pending orders
• Position management
• Exposure control
• Risk management
• Operational protections
• Management of certain situations after trades are closed
There is no need to stay in front of the computer looking for entries manually.
MetaTrader 5 must remain connected with AutoTrading enabled so the EA can continue managing its operations.
PRIMARY MARKET
Sentinel Gold EA was developed mainly for:
Asset: XAUUSD / GOLD
Platform: MetaTrader 5
Recommended timeframe: M15
Although the EA is installed on an M15 chart, the internal architecture uses information from different market timeframes.
Therefore, its analysis does not depend exclusively on M15.
Depending on the broker, the gold symbol may appear as:
XAUUSD
XAUUSDm
GOLD
GOLDm
Symbol specifications may vary between brokers.
THREE RISK PROFILES
Sentinel offers three main management profiles.
CONSERVATIVE
A profile designed for lower exposure.
It mainly uses a fixed-lot approach in the core system.
It can be used by traders who prefer greater predictability in the initial position size.
MODERATE
Uses a controlled lot progression related to account balance.
The objective is to create a gradual transition in exposure as the account grows.
AGGRESSIVE
Uses percentage-based risk management for certain trades.
Position size may be calculated based on the configured risk and the structural Stop Loss distance.
A maximum lot limit is also applied.
The profile used in the historical reference test shown below was Aggressive, using the default parameters.
SIMPLIFIED PARAMETERS
To keep the strategy protected and make the EA easier to use, only the main controls are available to the user.
Risk Profile
Selects the profile:
• Conservative
• Moderate
• Aggressive
Fixed Lot
Defines the lot size used in situations where the system operates with a fixed lot.
Aggressive Risk (%)
Defines the percentage used by the Aggressive profile's percentage-based risk management.
Maximum Lot
Defines a maximum lot limit for this management mode.
Maximum Simultaneous Risk (%)
Controls the simultaneous exposure limit used by the core system.
Allow Buy
Enables or disables BUY trades.
Allow Sell
Enables or disables SELL trades.
The proprietary strategic parameters remain internal.
DYNAMIC RISK MANAGEMENT
Sentinel was not developed only to find entry points.
An important part of its architecture is dedicated to controlling account exposure.
Depending on the selected profile, the system may use information such as:
• Account balance
• Configured risk
• Stop Loss distance
• Simultaneous exposure
• Current protection status
• Internal management conditions
These mechanisms do not eliminate the risk of losses.
The objective is to create a more organized and controlled management structure.
SENTINEL PROTECTION SYSTEMSentinel includes several layers of operational protection.
EXECUTION SAFETY
The system monitors certain conditions related to order execution.
Under conditions considered unsuitable, new trades may be temporarily limited or blocked.
ROLLOVER GUARD
During rollover periods, spreads may increase and liquidity may decrease significantly.
Sentinel includes an internal protection window designed to reduce exposure during these conditions.
WEEKEND GUARD
The weekly market opening may present:
• Gaps
• Higher spreads
• Reduced liquidity
• Abnormal execution conditions
Weekend Guard monitors the transition between the weekly close and the new market opening.
LOSS COOLDOWN
After certain unfavorable sequences, Sentinel may apply internal reduction or temporary pause mechanisms.
The objective is to avoid excessively aggressive exposure immediately after certain loss events.
DRAWDOWN PROTECTION
The system monitors account development and includes internal levels related to drawdown.
Depending on the situation, these mechanisms may temporarily influence risk management.
PROTECTED POST-STOP MANAGEMENT
The architecture also includes a mechanism capable of evaluating certain situations after a trade has been closed by Stop Loss.
This feature has internal exposure and depth limits.
Sentinel does not use traditional Martingale or an infinite Grid as the foundation of the strategy.
Its logic remains protected inside the EA.
PROFESSIONAL DASHBOARDThe full version includes a professional dashboard integrated into the chart.
The dashboard displays important information in a quick and organized way, including:
• Balance
• Equity
• Floating P/L
• Current Drawdown
• Risk Profile
• Current Lot
• BUY / SELL Status
• Risk Limit
• Protection Status
• Market Status
The full-version dashboard can be:
• Minimized
• Hidden
• Opened again
This helps keep the chart clean during normal use.
PROTECTED DEMOThe Demo version available through the MQL5 Market was prepared to allow users to evaluate the EA in the Strategy Tester.
To protect Sentinel's intellectual property, the Demo uses a protected visual presentation.
The Demo allows users to evaluate the general behavior and results of the system without visually exposing the strategic architecture used to generate trades.
HISTORICAL REFERENCE TESTDuring development, one of the validation tests was performed under the following conditions:
Asset: XAUUSDm
Timeframe: M15
Period: January 1, 2026 to October 6, 2026
Initial capital: US$500
Leverage: 1:500
Modeling: 100% Real Ticks
Risk Profile: Aggressive
Results of this specific test:
Trades: 546
Net Profit: US$23,992.86
Profit Factor: 2.18
Recovery Factor: 12.55
Maximum Equity Drawdown: US$1,911.87 / 7.70%
Relative Equity Drawdown: 18.56% / US$100.06
Winning trades: approximately 37%
During this period, the average winning trade was significantly larger than the average losing trade.
Average Winning Trade: approximately US$219.82
Average Losing Trade: approximately US$59.33
This corresponds to an average ratio of approximately 3.7 times between the average winning trade and the average losing trade in this specific test.
WHY IS WIN RATE NOT THE ONLY IMPORTANT FACTOR?
A strategy does not necessarily need to win 80% or 90% of its trades to produce a positive result.
In the historical test shown above, Sentinel had approximately 37% winning trades.
However, the average winning trade was considerably larger than the average losing trade.
For this reason, when evaluating a system, it is also important to consider factors such as:
• Profit Factor
• Reward-to-loss relationship
• Drawdown
• Recovery Factor
• Equity-curve consistency
• Risk management
The percentage of winning trades alone does not represent the overall quality of a strategy.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT BACKTESTSThe results shown above correspond to one specific historical test.
They do not represent a promise of future profitability.
Results may vary significantly due to:
• Broker
• Spread
• Commission
• Slippage
• Liquidity
• Server time
• Symbol specifications
• Future market conditions
• Parameters used
Backtests cannot perfectly reproduce all conditions found in a live trading account.
BROKERXAUUSD is an asset that is particularly sensitive to execution quality.
For this reason, it is recommended to use a broker with good trading conditions for Gold.
Important factors include:
• Competitive spreads
• Good execution speed
• Controlled slippage
• Adequate liquidity
• Correct symbol specifications
The same EA may produce different results across different brokers.
VPSFor continuous operation, a VPS located close to the broker's server is recommended.
A VPS can help reduce problems related to:
• Internet outages
• Computer shutdowns
• High latency
• MetaTrader 5 interruptions
Sentinel requires the terminal to remain running in order to continue managing trades.
RECOMMENDED INITIAL SETUPFor first-time use:
- Open an XAUUSD / GOLD chart.
- Use M15.
- Install Sentinel Gold EA.
- Keep the default parameters initially.
- Enable AutoTrading.
- Confirm on the dashboard that the system is active.
- Test first in the Strategy Tester or on a Demo account.
Before changing risk, lot size or any parameter, make sure you understand the impact of those changes.
CAPITAL AND RISKThere is no account size that can guarantee the absence of risk.
Smaller accounts have less capacity to absorb drawdown periods.
The choice of capital and profile should consider:
• Individual risk tolerance
• Leverage
• Broker conditions
• Minimum lot size
• Risk profile used
• Possibility of drawdown
Never trade with money you cannot afford to lose.
DEFAULT PARAMETERSThe default parameters were selected based on the architecture used during development and validation.
Significant changes may produce different results.
For new users, we recommend starting with the default values and carrying out tests before making modifications.
UPDATESSentinel Gold EA may receive updates related to:
• Compatibility
• Stability
• Interface
• Operational protections
• Technical improvements
• Product development
The objective of updates will be to maintain system stability and quality.
An update does not represent a guarantee of improved performance.
SUPPORTSupport will be provided through the resources available on MQL5.
When requesting assistance, provide whenever possible:
• Broker
• Symbol used
• Timeframe
• MetaTrader 5 version
• Message shown in the Journal
• Screenshot, when necessary
This makes it easier to identify installation or configuration issues.
RISK WARNINGSentinel Gold EA is automated trading software.
It does not guarantee profit and does not eliminate the risks associated with financial markets.
Historical results do not guarantee future results.
Any strategy may experience:
• Losses
• Losing streaks
• Drawdown
• Significant performance variations
Each user is responsible for choosing an appropriate risk level for their own situation.
Before trading on a live account, we recommend testing in the Strategy Tester and in a Demo environment.
SENTINEL GOLD EAAutomated XAUUSD Trading for MetaTrader 5
PRECISION. PROTECTION. PERFORMANCE.
Automated architecture, risk management and multiple layers of protection combined in a single system.
