Mpx Brk3 Breakout Specialist
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- Version: 1.0
- Activations: 10
MPX-BRK3 — Breakout Specialist EA
Gold (XAUUSD) | H1 | MetaTrader 5
Overview
MPX-BRK3 is a Breakout Expert Advisor for Gold (XAUUSD) on the H1 timeframe. It detects Bollinger Band squeeze conditions — periods when volatility compresses and the market coils for a move — then enters in the direction of the breakout when price closes beyond the bands.
The EA opens a maximum of 1 position per symbol at a time, with built-in Breakeven and Trailing Stop systems to ride the breakout move as far as possible.
MPX-BRK3 is part of the MPX Series — a collection of 6 EAs, each built on a distinct trading strategy, designed to be run together as a diversified portfolio.
Backtest Results
| Symbol | XAUUSD |
| Timeframe | H1 |
| Period | 2024.01.01 – 2026.06.12 |
| History Quality | 100% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Initial Deposit | $500 |
| Total Net Profit | $1,181.39 (236%) |
| Profit Factor | 2.19 |
| Sharpe Ratio | 3.55 |
| Recovery Factor | 5.65 |
| Max Drawdown | 35.03% ($209.14) |
| Total Trades | 143 |
| Win Rate | 48.95% |
| Avg. Profit per Trade | $31.00 |
| Avg. Loss per Trade | -$13.55 |
⚠️ Past performance does not guarantee future results. Results may vary depending on broker, spread, and market conditions. Always backtest before going live.
How It Works
Entry Logic
- Bollinger Bands (20, 1.7) monitor band width relative to ATR
- When BB width < ATR × Squeeze multiplier → squeeze detected
- On the next bar close above upper band → Buy
- On the next bar close below lower band → Sell
- Executes on confirmed bar close only — no duplicate entries per candle
- Maximum 1 open position per symbol at any time
Position Sizing
- Lot size calculated automatically based on % risk per trade
- SL and TP scale with ATR — adapts to current market volatility
Trade Management
- Breakeven: moves SL to open price once price reaches a defined ATR distance
- Trailing Stop: follows price by ATR distance to lock in profit as the breakout extends
Parameters
Strategy: BB Squeeze Breakout
| Parameter | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
| BbPeriod | 20 | Bollinger Bands period |
| BbDeviations | 1.7 | BB deviation |
| AtrPeriod | 26 | ATR period |
| Squeeze_ATR_Multiplier | 2.0 | Squeeze threshold (BB width < ATR × this) |
Action & Risk System
| Parameter | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
| TakeProfit_ATR_Multiplier | 8.0 | Take profit distance (× ATR) |
| StopLoss_ATR_Multiplier | 2.5 | Stop loss distance (× ATR) |
| InitialRisk_Percent | 4.0 | Risk per trade (% of balance) |
| Max_Lot | 5.0 | Maximum lot size (hard cap) |
| Max_Spread_Points | 40 | Maximum allowed spread (points) |
Management System
| Parameter | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Breakeven_ATR_Multiplier | 0.9 | Breakeven trigger (× ATR) |
| Breakeven_Offset_Points | 20.0 | Breakeven lock offset (points) |
| Use_TrailingStop | true | Enable trailing stop |
| TrailingStop_ATR_Distance | 7.0 | Trailing stop distance (× ATR) |
| MagicNumber | 30003 | Unique EA identifier |
Recommended Usage
- Default parameters are optimized for XAUUSD H1 and can be used as-is
- Re-optimize every 3–6 months as Gold market conditions shift over time
- Reducing InitialRisk_Percent (e.g. to 2%) will lower drawdown proportionally
- While optimized for XAUUSD, this EA can be applied to other symbols and timeframes with parameter re-optimization
Important Notes
- MPX-BRK3 is a Breakout EA — it performs best after periods of low volatility (squeeze) and may underperform in choppy, directionless markets
- Win rate is below 50% by design — the strategy wins less often but captures large moves with TP = 8× ATR
- Requires a Hedging account — does not support Netting accounts
- Always test on a Demo account first before going live
- Results will vary across brokers due to differences in spread and execution
Requirements
| Platform | MetaTrader 5 |
| Account Type | Hedging |
| Recommended Symbol | XAUUSD |
| Recommended Timeframe | H1 |
| Minimum Deposit | $500 (at 4% risk) |
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