UK100 Price Patterns
- Experts
- Version: 1.20
- Activations: 5
UK100 EXAM METHOD S2+S3
UK100 EXAM METHOD S2+S3 is an Expert Advisor for MetaTrader 5 developed for the UK100 (FTSE 100) index CFD. It combines two independent H1 price-structure setups identified through a study of recurring historical market conditions. The EA uses closed candles, processes entries at the next H1 bar and permits a maximum of one EA position at a time across both setups.
THE TWO SETUPS
S2 — Sweep & Rejection
Price briefly moves beyond a recent high or low and then rejects that extreme. S2 can buy after rejection of a lower extreme or sell after rejection of an upper extreme. The trade is closed after 15 H1 bars.
S3 — Compression Breakdown
Following a period of compressed price ranges in a bearish market structure, the EA looks for a confirmed downside breakdown. S3 trades SELL only and closes after 2 H1 bars.
The setups are not averaged together: each has its own signal and exit. S2 takes priority if both signal at the same time. No time-of-day trading filter is used.
HISTORICAL STRATEGY TESTER RESULTS
The final S2+S3 version was tested on UK100 in MetaTrader 5 from January 2018 to 17 September 2026 (2026 partial), using a EUR account, €5,000 initial deposit and fixed 0.50-lot positions.
Combined: 422 trades; 238 winners; 56.40% win rate; Profit Factor 1.675; maximum equity drawdown 4.21%.
S2: 247 trades; Profit Factor 1.565;
S3: 175 trades; Profit Factor 1.985;
All nine represented calendar years ended positive in this particular backtest, but returns were uneven: 2023 was close to breakeven with a combined Profit Factor of 1.05. These are historical simulated results, not verified live trading results; they do not predict future profitability.
TRADE MANAGEMENT AND INSTALLATION
- MetaTrader 5 Expert Advisor; designed and tested for UK100 H1.
- Attach to the broker's UK100/FTSE 100 CFD chart; H1 is the internally calculated timeframe.
- Enable algorithmic trading, ensure sufficient H1 history and keep the terminal or VPS running for time-based exits.
- Default volume: 0.50 lots, manually adjustable. No percentage-risk lot sizing.
- Maximum one position belonging to this EA on the chart symbol, globally across S2 and S3.
- No grid, martingale, averaging or time-of-day filters.
- The EA checks volume rules, available margin and broker execution conditions before sending an order.
- Hedging accounts are supported. On netting accounts, avoid other strategies or manual positions on the same symbol.
IMPORTANT RISK INFORMATION
The system does not place broker-side Stop Loss or Take Profit orders. Positions are closed by the EA when the predefined H1 holding period expires. An interrupted terminal, market gap, execution delay, adverse movement or insufficient margin may produce losses substantially beyond those observed in the test. Overnight financing/swaps may apply, particularly to S2. Spreads, contract settings, account currency and execution conditions vary by broker. The 0.50-lot test setting is not a recommended position size for every account. Run tests and demo checks under your broker's conditions before live use.
