# Why adjust the inputs?

The current defaults are intentionally broad/safe to pass MQL5 auto-validation. For real trading, pick a profile below (values are in **pips** because `InputsArePips = true`).

# Recommended starter profiles (pick one)

## 1) Conservative Swing (H1/H4)

For majors; can hold overnight.

* `SymbolList`: `EURUSD,GBPUSD,USDJPY`

* `TimeframeList`: `H1,H4`

* `AutoTradeScore`: `SCORE_3`, `UseReverseSignal=true`, `ConfirmOnBarClose=true`

* `AutoLotSize=true`, `RiskPercentPerTrade=0.5`

* `MaxPositionsPerSymbol=1`

* **Spread/Slippage**: `MaxSpreadPoints=20` (≈2.0 pips on 5-digit brokers), `MaxSlippagePoints=15`

* **RR floor**: `RR_Floor=1.5`

* **SL/TP**: `DefaultSL=0`, `DefaultTP=0` (let ATR set them)

* **ATR mode**:

  `ATR_Period=14`

  `ATR_Multiplier_SL=1.8`, `ATR_Multiplier_TP=3.6`

  `BE_ATR_Start=0.8`, `BE_ATR_Lock=0.3`

  `TS_ATR_Start=1.2`, `TS_ATR_Mult=1.0`

* **Filters**: `UseADXFilter=true (ADX_Level=25, MinADXLevel=20)`, `UseBBFilter=true`, `UseStochFilter=true`, `UseHTFMAFilter=true (HTF=H4, MAPeriod=50)`

* **Trading hours**: `TradeStartHour=01:00`, `TradeEndHour=23:00` (avoid rollover)

* **News filter**: `EnableNewsFilter=true`, `NewsMinutesBefore=30`, `NewsMinutesAfter=30`

* **Daily risk cap**: `DailyMaxDrawdownPct=5.0`

* **Global net targets**: `UseGlobalNetTargets=true`, `GlobalNetTakeProfitInit=0`, `GlobalNetStopLossInit=0` (set during session as needed)

## 2) Balanced Intraday (M15/H1)

Day trading with decent robustness.

* `SymbolList`: `EURUSD,GBPUSD,USDCHF,USDJPY`

* `TimeframeList`: `M15,H1`

* `AutoTradeScore=SCORE_3`, `ConfirmOnBarClose=true`

* `RiskPercentPerTrade=1.0`

* `MaxSpreadPoints=25`, `MaxSlippagePoints=15`

* `RR_Floor=1.4`

* **SL/TP**: `DefaultSL=0`, `DefaultTP=0`

* **ATR mode**:

  `ATR_Multiplier_SL=1.5`, `ATR_Multiplier_TP=3.0`

  `BE_ATR_Start=0.6`, `BE_ATR_Lock=0.25`

  `TS_ATR_Start=1.0`, `TS_ATR_Mult=0.9`

* Filters, hours, news, DD cap: same as Profile 1

* `PerRowCooldownSec=120`

## 3) Fast Scalper (M5/M15)

Only for low-spread pairs; ATR off.

* `SymbolList`: `EURUSD,USDJPY`

* `TimeframeList`: `M5,M15`

* `AutoTradeScore=SCORE_3`, `ConfirmOnBarClose=false`

* `RiskPercentPerTrade=0.5–0.75`

* `MaxSpreadPoints=15`, `MaxSlippagePoints=10`

* `RR_Floor=1.2`

* **ATR mode**: `UseATRForBE_TS=false`

* **Pips mode**:

  `DefaultSL=18`, `DefaultTP=30`

  `UseTrailingStop=true`, `TrailingStartPips=15`, `TrailingStopPips=10`, `TrailingBufferPips=2`

  `BreakevenPips=12`, `BreakevenLockPips=3`

* `PerRowCooldownSec=90`

* **News**: `EnableNewsFilter=true`, `NewsMinutesBefore=60`, `NewsMinutesAfter=60` (scalping should avoid news)

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# Special notes for XAUUSD (Gold)

Gold uses different ticks/spreads. **Run a separate EA instance** on a gold chart with tailored limits:

* Start from Profile 1 or 2 but set:

  * `SymbolList=XAUUSD`

  * `MaxSpreadPoints=180` (≈18.0 pips on many 5-digit feeds — adjust to your broker)

  * `MaxSlippagePoints=25`

  * `ATR_Multiplier_SL=2.0`, `ATR_Multiplier_TP=4.0`

* Always test with your broker’s data first (Strategy Tester), then tweak `MaxSpreadPoints` to “normal peak spread + 20–30% buffer”.

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# Defaults I recommend keeping as-is

* `ReverseScoreDelta=2` (hysteresis to prevent rapid flip-flops)

* `MA_FastPeriod=10`, `MA_SlowPeriod=30`

* `HTF_Timeframe=H4`, `HTF_MAPeriod=50`

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# Live trading checklist

1. Use a **VPS** close to your broker.

2. Separate instances for **FX pairs vs XAUUSD** with their own spread/slippage caps.

3. Forward-test on demo **14–30 days** with your chosen profile before going live.

4. Keep `DailyMaxDrawdownPct` at **3–5%** and only enable `UseGlobalNetTargets` if you will actually close the whole basket at those levels.

5. Be careful around **rollover/swap** and major news (NFP, CPI, FOMC).