Footprint-based Reversal Entry EA with Multi-Filter Logic and Risk Control

Footprint-based Reversal Entry EA with Multi-Filter Logic

We’re seeking an experienced MQL5 developer to build an MT5 EA that enters trades based on reversal patterns detected from the ClusterDelta #Footprint indicator (CME futures volume). The EA must be flexible enough to trade GBPUSD and USDJPY, with parameters adaptable to any pair.

Core requirements (see attached specification for full details):

• Trend Filter: Identify up to 10 recent trend bars whose Bid/Ask volume totals exceed user-defined thresholds. The number of bars and each threshold (Bid and Ask) should be individually adjustable.
• Range Filter: Define a daily range using the high/low after 09:00 (user‑adjustable). Trades can be restricted to outside this range or allowed both inside and outside, based on a toggle.
• Reversal Bar Logic: For a long entry, the reversal bar must have Bid = 0 and only the bottom two Ask cells populated; their min/max values are adjustable. The overall Ask total must exceed an adjustable threshold, and no upper wick is allowed. For a short entry, the logic is mirrored (Ask = 0, only top two Bid cells populated, no lower wick).
• Risk & Reward: Lot sizing calculated from account balance and an adjustable risk percentage. Stop‑loss is set with a buffer below the recent low (long) or above the recent high (short). An adjustable risk‑reward ratio (1.1–5.0×) determines take‑profit.
• 5‑period MA Slope Filter: Optionally require a 5‑MA across the chosen trend bars to slope in the trend direction before the reversal (up for longs, down for shorts). This filter must be switchable.
• Time Filter: Trade only between user‑defined start/end hours (default: 16:00–02:00).
• Multiple On/Off Switches: Enable/disable filters such as wick check on the last trend bar, MA slope filter, and range constraint.
• Extensive parameter control: All thresholds (Bid/Ask totals, bottom/top cell min/max, RR ratio, stop‑loss buffer, etc.) must be adjustable with both lower and upper bounds.

Deliverables include a compiled EX5 with external parameters, optional .mq5 upon separate negotiation. Please review the attached spec for precise definitions, and let us know if you have experience retrieving volume data from the ClusterDelta indicator via iCustom. We value clean coding, modular design, and detailed logging.

PS: After reviewing the specification, there may be an additional small feature request (MA filter) to discuss. Thank you for your understanding.