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Larry Williams Market Secrets (Part 15): Trading Hidden Smash Day Reversals with Market Context for MetaTrader 5
Build an MQL5 Expert Advisor that automates Larry Williams Hidden Smash Day reversals. It reads confirmed signals from a custom indicator, applies context filters (Supertrend alignment and optional trading‑day rules), and manages risk with stop‑loss models based on smash‑bar structure or ATR and a
Larry Williams Market Secrets (Part 14): Detecting Hidden Smash Day Reversals with a Custom Indicator for MetaTrader 5
This article develops a practical MQL5 indicator that identifies Hidden Smash Day bars by strict numeric criteria and optional confirmation on the following session. We cover detection routines, buffer registration, and plot configuration to place arrows at valid bars. The approach delivers stable
Larry Williams Market Secrets (Part 13): Automating Hidden Smash Day Reversal Patterns for MetaTrader 5
The article builds a transparent MQL5 Expert Advisor for Larry Williams’ hidden smash day reversals. Signals are generated only on new bars: a setup bar is validated, then confirmed when the next session trades beyond its extreme. Risk is managed via ATR or structural stops with a defined
Larry Williams Market Secrets (Part 12): Context Based Trading of Smash Day Reversals for MetaTrader 5
This article shows how to automate Larry Williams Smash Day reversal patterns in MQL5 within a structured context. We implement an Expert Advisor that validates setups over a limited window, aligns entries with Supertrend-based trend direction and day-of-week filters, and supports entry on level
Larry Williams Market Secrets (Part 11): Detecting Smash Day Reversals with a Custom Indicator for MetaTrader 5
We convert Larry Williams’ Smash Day reversal rules into a practical MQL5 indicator that flags confirmed setups with arrows. Step by step, the text shows buffer binding, plot properties, historical mapping, and real‑time updates inside OnCalculate. Adjustable lookback parameters and clean chart
Custom Indicator Workshop (Part 2) : Building a Practical Supertrend Expert Advisor in MQL5 for MetaTrader 5
Learn how to build a Supertrend-driven Expert Advisor in MQL5 from the ground up. The article covers embedding the indicator as a resource, reading buffer values on closed bars, detecting confirmed flips, aligning and switching positions, and configuring stop-loss modes and position sizing. It
Larry Williams Market Secrets (Part 10): Automating Smash Day Reversal Patterns for MetaTrader 5
We implement Larry Williams’ Smash Day reversal patterns in MQL5 by building a rule-based Expert Advisor with dynamic risk management, breakout confirmation logic, and one trade at a time execution. Readers can backtest, reproduce, and study parameter effects using the MetaTrader 5 Strategy Tester
Custom Indicator Workshop (Part 1): Building the Supertrend Indicator in MQL5 for MetaTrader 5
Build a non‑repainting Supertrend in MQL5 for MetaTrader 5 from first principles. We use an iATR handle and CopyBuffer for volatility, bind buffers with SetIndexBuffer, and configure plots (DRAWCOLORCANDLES plus two line bands) via PlotIndexSetInteger. The logic updates only on closed bars with
Larry Williams Market Secrets (Part 9): Patterns to Profit for MetaTrader 5
An empirical study of Larry Williams' short-term trading patterns, showing how classic setups can be automated in MQL5, tested on real market data, and evaluated for consistency, profitability, and practical trading value
Larry Williams Market Secrets (Part 8): Combining Volatility, Structure and Time Filters for MetaTrader 5
An in-depth walkthrough of building a Larry Williams inspired volatility breakout Expert Advisor in MQL5, combining swing structure, volatility-based entries, trade day of the week filtering, time filters, and flexible risk management, with a complete implementation and reproducible test setup
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MQL5 Market Issue
Hello Developers, While attempting to upload my EA to the Market, I encountered a confusing error. If anyone has experienced this before, I’d really appreciate your insight on what it means and how to resolve it. Any assistance is highly appreciated test on EURUSD,H1 (netting) strategy tester report
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How can I get MT4? Whenever I download the MT4 window setup and run it, it ends up installing MT5. This is confusing as I actually need MT4 to write EAs for my clients