AP InsideBar Breakout
- Experts
- Allan Graham Pike
- Version: 1.4
- Activations: 5
A clean, breakout robot that trades the classic Inside-Bar pattern with stop orders.
No DLLs. No web calls. One EX5. Spread/margin guards. SL/TP are applied after fill (so you won’t see “invalid stops” during placement). Optional freeze-aware cancel of the opposite pending.
What it does
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Detects an Inside Bar on your chosen Signal TF (default M15): bar[1] is inside bar[2] (mother bar).
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Arms two stop orders at the mother-bar high/low plus a configurable buffer.
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After a stop is triggered, the EA applies SL/TP to the opened position using the planned levels (mother bar range × R), clamped beyond broker StopsLevel + FreezeLevel to avoid invalid-stop errors.
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(Optional) Cancels the opposite pending once a position is open—freeze-safe (skips cancel when price is inside the freeze band).
Why traders like it
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Pure price action: simple, transparent logic you can explain in one minute.
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Validator-friendly engine: pending placement without SL/TP, post-fill modify, freeze-aware cancels, one signal per bar, magic isolation.
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Quiet & disciplined: one setup per inside-bar signal, spread cap, no order bursts.
Key features
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Inside-Bar detection on a configurable timeframe.
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Entry buffer (points) to avoid micro-whips.
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R-based TP and optional extra SL padding beyond the mother bar.
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Fixed-lot mode (defaults to broker min for easy validation).
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Spread guard and margin gate (pending + trigger).
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Magic isolation—plays nicely with other EAs/manual trades.
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Clean journal logs with tag.
Inputs (short)
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InpSignalTF – Signal timeframe (e.g., M15/H1).
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InpBufferPts – Entry buffer in points (typical 20–50 on majors).
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InpTP_R_Mult – Take-profit in R (1.0–2.0 common).
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InpSLExtraPts – Extra SL points beyond the mother bar (0–30 typical).
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InpUseFixedLots / InpFixedLots – Position sizing (validator-safe defaults).
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InpMaxSpreadPts – Max spread in points.
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InpCancelOppOnFill – Cancel the opposite pending after fill (OFF by default for validator).
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InpMagic / InpComment / InpLogLevel – Housekeeping.
Quick start
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Attach to the chart you want to trade.
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Suggested first run: EURUSD M15, Buffer=30 , TP_R=1.5 , SL extra=0 , FixedLots=0.10 , Spread cap=300 .
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Leave CancelOppOnFill = false for Market validation; you can enable it live.
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For screenshots/backtests: enable visual mode to show pendings, then watch SL/TP appear right after a trigger.
Tips
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Higher TFs (M30–H1) reduce noise; lower TFs give more signals.
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Wider instruments (e.g., XAUUSD) may need a larger BufferPts and Spread cap.
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If your broker has tight Stops/Freeze levels, keep SL/TP post-fill (default) and let the EA clamp levels automatically.
What’s under the hood (safety)
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No SL/TP on pending placement → avoids invalid stops.
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Post-fill PositionModify with levels clamped beyond StopsLevel + FreezeLevel + pad .
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Freeze-aware cancel: opposite pending is removed only if it’s outside the freeze band.
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One signal per new bar on the Signal TF → no per-tick spam.
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No DLLs, no external calls, single EX5.
FAQ
Q: I don’t see SL/TP when a pending is placed.
A: That’s by design. SL/TP are applied immediately after the position opens to keep validator and broker rules happy.
Q: Why didn’t it cancel the opposite pending?
A: If price sits in the broker’s freeze zone, the EA skips the cancel to avoid errors. It will remove it later once price moves out (or when the session conditions change).
Q: Lots are small.
A: Defaults are validator-safe. Increase InpFixedLots responsibly on live accounts.
Disclaimer
Trading involves risk. Backtests and visuals are for education, not guarantees. Use appropriate risk management.
AP Inside-Bar Breakout — simple price-action logic, professional execution. Attach, set your buffer & R, and let it manage the rest.
