The Impossible Gold
- Experts
- Paul Raymond Heckles
- Versão: 1.32
Session Breakout Scalper - XAUUSD M5
Four-component scoring engine. One adaptive breakout strategy. Optimised over 2 years of Every Tick backtesting (Jan 2024 - Dec 2025).
+3,541% 2-YEAR RETURN | 2,345 TOTAL TRADES | 72.8% WIN RATE | 25.7% MAX DRAWDOWN |
This is a fully functional, free trading EA with the full feature set and no restrictions. There are no plans to charge for this version. If a Gold Pro v2.xx edition is released in future, it will be a separate product.
SESSION BREAKOUT WITH 4-COMPONENT SCORING
The EA identifies session high/low ranges and waits for a confirmed breakout. Four independent scoring components must agree before any trade opens:
All four components must score above the minimum threshold before any trade opens — eliminating weak breakouts and false entries. |
Trades only during the highest-volume hours (GMT 7-17) when Gold moves with conviction. A lunch exclusion zone (GMT 12-15) blocks the low-liquidity chop that reduces breakout performance — omitting this single filter costs $48K in backtesting.
BACKTEST PERFORMANCE
Period: Jan 2024 - Dec 2025 · Every Tick · 99% History Quality · $1,000 start · 1.5% risk
| Metric | Value | Metric | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Year Return | +3,541% | Net Profit | $35,411 |
| Total Trades | 2,345 | Trades / Year | ~1,173 |
| Win Rate | 72.8% | Short / Long WR | 71.2% / 74.2% |
| Profit Factor | 1.66 | Sharpe Ratio | 21.02 |
| Recovery Factor | 20.35 | Max DD (Equity) | 25.66% |
| Balance DD Max | 5.09% | Balance DD Absolute | $0.00 |
| Avg Win / Avg Loss | $52.30 / $84.42 | Best / Worst Streak | W29 / L6 |
Broker: OANDA · 1:100 · 1.5% risk · Every Tick · 99% history quality
2026 FORWARD TEST — OUT-OF-SAMPLE
The EA was optimised on 2024-2025 data, then tested on completely unseen 2026 data to validate robustness:
+336% Q1 2026 RETURN | 244 TRADES | 72.1% WIN RATE | 9.5% MAX DRAWDOWN |
Jan - Mar 2026 · $1,000 start · Profit Factor: 2.27 · All defaults — zero parameter changes
FULL FEATURE LIST
| 4-component scoring engine — ADX, EMA, ATR, RSI must all agree before entry |
| Session breakout detection — dynamic range with configurable buffer |
| London and NY session filter — trades only GMT 7-17 with lunch exclusion (12-15) |
| Fixed TP/SL on every trade — hard stop loss, no martingale, no grid |
| Trailing stop — locks in profits as price moves in your favour |
| Weekly regime filter — EMA50 slope analysis on W1 timeframe for trend detection |
| Shield circuit breaker — locks in gains after strong runs, halts on drawdown |
| News filter — MT5 Economic Calendar pauses trading around NFP, CPI, rate decisions |
| Risk-based lot sizing — 1.5% of equity per trade, self-corrects through drawdowns |
| Compound mode — reinvest profits for growth, or trade fixed lots |
| Single position only — max 1 open trade, max 5 trades per day |
| Live on-chart dashboard — scores, regime status, trade stats at a glance |
| Webhook alerts — trade notifications + performance recaps |
RECOMMENDED SETTINGS
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Pair | XAUUSD (Gold) |
| Timeframe | M5 |
| Leverage | 1:100 |
| Min Deposit | $500 ($1,000+ recommended) |
| Risk | 1.5% per trade (default) |
| Account | Hedge |
| VPS | Recommended for 24/5 |
IMPORTANT NOTES
- Gold is volatile. 25.66% max equity drawdown is aggressive but the account never went below starting balance over 2 years (Balance DD Absolute: $0.00). Risk-based sizing at 1.5% self-corrects through drawdowns.
- News Filter uses MT5 built-in Economic Calendar — works on live/demo only (not in Strategy Tester). Backtest results are WITHOUT news filtering, so live performance is expected to improve.
- Webhook alerts: see the Comments section below for setup instructions.
- Broker spread matters. Results above are from OANDA. The MQL5 Strategy Tester demo broker uses wider spreads, which will show lower returns. For best performance, use a low-spread ECN broker.
FREE EDITION vs GOLD PRO v2.xx
This release is free — full feature set with nothing held back. There are no plans to introduce charges for this version. If a Gold Pro v2.xx edition is developed, it will be a separate product on MQL5 Market — this version stays available.
If you find it useful, an honest review on MQL5 Market helps other traders discover it and helps us keep improving.
GOLD PRO v2.xx ROADMAP (separate paid product)
| Pullback Strategy | EMA retracement entries — buy dips in confirmed Gold uptrends, sell rallies in downtrends. Second strategy for multi-strategy engine. |
| ATR Dynamic Trailing | Replace fixed trailing with ATR multiplier — automatically adapts to Gold's volatility regime. Wider trails in high volatility, tighter in calm markets. |
| Phantom Trade Tracking | Tracks trades that would have been taken if filters were disabled — validates every filter with real data. Know exactly which filters are helping and which are costing you. |
| XAGUSD Silver Support | Same session breakout strategy adapted for Silver's volatility profile — diversify across precious metals with one EA. |
| Multi-Strategy AutoSwitch | Breakout + Pullback combined with real-time strategy scoring — the EA auto-switches to the best strategy for current market conditions. |
SUPPORT
For support or questions, use the Comments section below or send a private message via MQL5.
Past performance does not guarantee future results. Trading Gold involves significant risk of loss. Only trade with capital you can afford to lose. Trade responsibly.
