Moon Sniper Execution

// ===================== INPUTS =====================
input bool   InpValidationPatch = true;  // FALSE FOR USE EA

input group "---- GENERAL SETTINGS ----"
input double LotSize          = 0.01;
input int    MagicNumber      = 5555;
input int    MaxSpread        = 500;
input int    Slippage         = 1000;
input int    TradeLockMinutes = 0;
input int    BE_Profit_Points = 500;

// FIX #8: Separate grid step tolerance from order slippage
// On XAUUSD Daily, EntryStep is large so a tight tolerance is needed.
// This replaces the old Slippage-as-buffer approach in ManageGrid.
input int    GridStepTolerance = 1000; // Points: how far past the step is still valid for entry

input group "---- TIME FILTER (SERVER TIME) ----"
input bool   UseTimeFilter      = true;
input int    StopHour_Server    = 20;
input int    StopMinute_Server  = 50;
input int    StartHour_Server   = 22;
input int    StartMinute_Server = 2;
input bool   CloseAllOnStop     = true;

input group "---- EMA CROSSOVER ACTIVATION ----"
input bool             UseEMACrossover   = true;
input int              EMA_Fast_Period   = 30;
input int              EMA_Slow_Period   = 80;
input ENUM_TIMEFRAMES  EMA_Crossover_TF  = PERIOD_CURRENT;
input double           CrossoverObsZone  = 8000;   // Points price must travel after crossover to confirm
input bool             UseEMAFilter      = false;   // Legacy directional EMA filter
input int              EMA_Period        = 50;
input ENUM_TIMEFRAMES  EMA_Timeframe     = PERIOD_CURRENT;

input group "---- SLOW MODE SETTINGS ----"
input double EntryStep_Slow   = 3000;
input double FixedSL_Slow     = 3000;
input double TrailStart_Slow  = 3000;
input double TrailDist_Slow   = 5300;
input int    TrailStep_Slow   = 500;
input double BreakEven_Slow   = 2500;
input int    MaxTrades_Slow   = 5;
input bool   GridOn_Slow      = true;
input int    SpeedWindow_Slow = 3;      // seconds
input int    LockDuration_Slow = 0;
input double Threshold_Slow   = 700.0;
input int    GridDuration_Slow = 900;

input group "---- MEDIUM MODE SETTINGS ----"
input double EntryStep_Medium   = 3000;
input double FixedSL_Medium     = 3000;
input double TrailStart_Medium  = 3000;
input double TrailDist_Medium   = 5300;
input int    TrailStep_Medium   = 500;
input double BreakEven_Medium   = 3000;
input int    MaxTrades_Medium   = 6;
input bool   GridOn_Medium      = true;
input int    SpeedWindow_Medium = 3;
input int    LockDuration_Medium = 1200;
input double Threshold_Medium   = 1200.0;
input int    GridDuration_Medium = 1200;

input group "---- FAST MODE SETTINGS ----"
input double EntryStep_Fast   = 3000;
input double FixedSL_Fast     = 3000;
input double TrailStart_Fast  = 3000;
input double TrailDist_Fast   = 5300;
input int    TrailStep_Fast   = 500;
input double BreakEven_Fast   = 3000;
input int    MaxTrades_Fast   = 7;
input bool   GridOn_Fast      = true;
input int    SpeedWindow_Fast = 3;
input int    LockDuration_Fast = 1500;
input double Threshold_Fast   = 1600.0;
input int    GridDuration_Fast = 1500;

🌙 MOON SNIPER

Expert Advisor for MetaTrader 5

XAUUSD  —  Dual-Side Stop Grid + Trailing Breakeven System

==============MUST SET AS FALSE IN INPUTS BEFOR TRADING DO NOT IGNOR==========

1. Overview & Description

MOON SNIPER is a fully automated Expert Advisor (EA) for MetaTrader 5, engineered specifically for the XAUUSD (Gold) market. It employs a dual-side pending order grid strategy, placing Buy Stop orders above price and Sell Stop orders below price simultaneously, then managing each triggered position with a precision breakeven and trailing stop mechanism.

The strategy is built around the premise that during high-momentum market moves, Gold will break decisively in one direction. By pre-positioning pending orders on both sides of the market, MOON SNIPER is set to capture whichever breakout occurs. Once the winning side triggers, the losing side is cancelled automatically, and the EA focuses entirely on protecting and maximising the open trades.

1.1  Core Philosophy

• Momentum Capture: Wait for the market to come to the orders, never chase price.
• Asymmetric Protection: Aggressive trailing once breakeven is reached — never give back significant gains.
• Intelligent Filtering: Speed and time filters prevent the grid from firing during slow, choppy conditions or outside optimal trading hours.
• Fully Autonomous: No manual intervention required once configured. The EA manages the entire trade lifecycle from placement to closure.

1.2  How It Works — Cycle Overview

Each complete run of the EA follows a defined cycle:

2. Installation & Setup

2.1  Requirements

• MetaTrader 5 (build 2755 or later recommended)
• XAUUSD symbol available on your broker (may be labelled GOLD or XAU/USD)
• EA trading enabled in MT5 settings (Tools → Options → Expert Advisors → Allow Automated Trading)
• Sufficient free margin for the configured lot size and grid steps

2.2  Installation Steps

• Copy the MOON SNIPER .ex5 file into your MT5 data folder: MQL5\Experts\
• Restart MetaTrader 5, or right-click the Navigator panel → Refresh.
• Open a XAUUSD M1 or M5 chart (the EA is tick-driven and works on any timeframe, but M1/M5 is recommended for clean visual monitoring).
• Drag MOON SNIPER from the Navigator panel onto the chart.
• Configure all parameters in the EA settings dialog (see Section 3).
• Ensure "Allow Automated Trading" is checked in the EA dialog.
• Click OK. The EA will initialise and display a live status comment on the chart.

MOON SNIPER is an EMA crossover-based grid scalping strategy designed for fast intraday market movements.
The system combines dynamic EMA trend detection with controlled grid execution to capture short-term momentum opportunities.
It is optimized for high-frequency scalping environments while maintaining structured trade management logic.
Recommended timeframes are M1, M5, and M15 for the best balance between signal frequency and market precision.