MT5 Expert Advisor for Prop-Firm/Real/Demo Account — Impulse-Based Entries, Slippage/Spread-Aware, Trailing SL (Source Code Required)

PROJECT OVERVIEW (short)
I need a reliable, low-risk, high-consistency MT5 Expert Advisor (EA) designed to pass prop-firm challenges (FTMO, FundedNext, Funding Pips, TFF, etc.) and suitable for long-term funded accounts. The EA should trade impulses (high-probability momentum moves), be spread-aware, open 1–3 quality trades per impulse (or per day per pair), and automatically move Stop Loss to follow price when price moves X points past entry (X must be a configurable input). Full source code (.mq5) must be delivered.

OBJECTIVES

• Aim for consistent, low-drawdown performance suitable for prop-firm rules.

• Keep risk strict so the EA respects prop-firm constraints.

• Target: realistic daily objective (e.g., 2–3% daily).

STRATEGY & LOGIC (required)
The EA will be impulse-based with these core behaviors:

1. Impulse Detection

   • Identify strong impulses using configurable rules (examples to be implemented and tunable):

     • You're free to take indicator of your choice

   • Allow settings to tune sensitivity per timeframe (M1/M5/M15/M30/H1 etc).

2. Entries

   • Open 1 or multiple trades when an impulse is “strong”: parameters control max entries per impulse and max open trades overall.

   • Option to use single-entry, partial-add (scale-in), or multiple simultaneous entries when conditions are met.

   • Option: enter on impulse break or on pullback into zone (configurable).

3. Stop Loss / Take Profit

   • SL per trade mandatory (no hedging/martingale).

   • Risk management: fixed lot or dynamic lot sizing (risk % of balance/equity).

4. Trailing / Breakeven Logic (the “X points” rule)

   • Parameter FollowDistancePoints (or X_points ): when price moves X points beyond the trade entry (accounting for current spread), the EA must move SL to a user-configurable position: e.g., break-even + spread + buffer, or trail the SL by fixed steps (Or other better method).

   • Spread-awareness: trailing/breakeven and entry checks must consider current spread so the EA doesn't prematurely move SL or enter/exit when spread is wide.

5. Spread & Liquidity Filters

   • Do not open trades if spread > MaxAllowedSpread (configurable per instrument).

   • Do not open trades if  slippage > MaxAllowedSlippage  (configurable per instrument)
     

   • Trading hour/session filters (London/NY only or custom times).

6. Prop-Firm Risk Rules (must implement)

   • Max Daily Loss (HARD STOP): MaxDailyLossPct (default 3%). When closed + floating P/L ≤ -MaxDailyLossPct, EA must close all positions and disable trading until next trading day.

   • Max Total Drawdown (e.g., 8% adjustable) — if reached, stop trading and optionally alert.

   • Daily Profit Target Lockout (e.g., stop trading after +2–3% daily gain) — configurable.

   • Max open trades limit, one-click disable/enable trading.

7. Pairs & Instruments

   • Support and test at minimum: XAUUSD , GBPJPY , EURUSD , NAS100 , US30 .

8. No Dangerous Techniques

   • No martingale, grid, hedging, averaging.

   • Strict single-direction management per signal.

SETTINGS / INPUTS (must include)

• fast/slow parameters used for impulse/filters (if applicable)

• FollowDistancePoints (X points) — integer, per pair scaling allowed

• MaxAllowedSpread (per instrument or default)

• M axAllowedSlippage  (per instrument or default)

• MaxDailyLossPct , MaxTotalDrawdownPct

• RiskMode = FixedLot Or RiskPercent

• MaxOpenTrades , MaxEntriesPerImpulse

• Time filter (session start/end)

• Logging & debug level, enable/disable alerts

• Demo/Real mode flags (for some behavior toggles if necessary)

PERFORMANCE / SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

• Clean, well-structured, commented code (.mq5) — no obfuscation.

• Robust handling of trading errors, re-quotes, insufficient margin, and network issues.

• Must be fast and not block MT5 UI.

• Backtestable with MT5 Strategy Tester (include .set files and recommended test configuration).

DELIVERABLES

1. Full source code .mq5 and compiled .ex5 (or .mq5 only if uploader compiles).

2. At least two .set files for backtesting (e.g., GOLD (XAUUSD) and EURUSD) tuned for provided default settings.

3. A short README: installation, inputs explanation, recommended broker settings (spread limits / server latency tips), and test instructions.

4. CSV or notepad trade log option (optional but preferred).

5. Optional: short screencast or GIF showing EA attached and running on demo (bonus).

6. One round of small revisions included after initial delivery to fix bugs or minor parameter tweaks.

TESTING & ACCEPTANCE

• Acceptance criteria: EA compiles without errors, runs on demo, obeys the risk rules (MaxDailyLoss hard stop behavior), implements the X-points SL/breakeven/trail logic and slippage/spread checks.

• The EA does not have to guarantee profit in the contract — but it must behave as specified and produce realistic backtest results using the supplied .set files.

• I will run the EA on a demo prop-challenge account and may request 1–2 minor adjustments after testing.

COMMUNICATION & SOURCE CONTROL

• Full access to source code is mandatory.

• Developer must be open to answer follow-ups and help with minor bug fixes during initial testing.

• Prefer regular updates during development (e.g., code milestone after 2–3 days).

IMPORTANT NOTES

• Do NOT bid if you will not provide clean, editable source code.

• Do NOT use forbidden techniques (martingale/grid) — I will test thoroughly.

• I expect the EA to be stable in live/demo with common retail brokers/prop firm (variable spreads).

HOW TO APPLY / RESPOND
If you can deliver within the budget and timeline, reply with:

1. A brief plan of how you will detect impulses and implement the trailing SL rule (X points + spread).

2. Confirmation you will provide full source .mq5 .

3. One or two past MT5 EAs you built (links or short descriptions).