Gold 1 Minute Grid MT4
- Experts
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Nguyen Chung
Algorithmic Trader | EA Developer | Risk Management Specialist
I design and develop automated trading systems (EAs) for MetaTrader with a strong focus on risk control, stability, and real-market performance. - Versão: 1.0
- Ativações: 5
The GOLD 1 Minute GRID Expert Advisor is a fully automated trading system designed specifically for gold (XAUUSD). It operates using a dynamic grid strategy combined with trend detection, RSI filtering, and advanced risk management. The EA is optimized for high-frequency execution on the M1 timeframe while maintaining flexibility for different trading styles.
New EA launch promotion on MT4:
- Price is only $30 for the first 30 purchases.
- After that, the price will revert to the original price of $200.
1. Core Trading Strategy
The EA uses a GRID trading system, where multiple positions are opened at predefined price intervals (Step Grid). Instead of relying on a single entry, the system builds a basket of positions and manages them collectively.
- Initial trade is opened based on trend and RSI conditions
- Additional positions are added when price moves against the current position
- Each new position is spaced by a calculated Step Grid
- The system avoids opening duplicate trades within the same price zone
The grid expands dynamically and adapts to market volatility using the ATR indicator.
2. Trend Detection (EMA 200)
The EA determines the market direction using the EMA 200 on the H1 timeframe:
- If price is above EMA → BUY trend
- If price is below EMA → SELL trend
All grid positions follow this detected trend direction to improve probability and reduce risk.
3. RSI Filter Logic
The system uses RSI (M1 timeframe) to control entry timing and avoid unfavorable conditions:
- BUY trades only execute when RSI is below a defined threshold
- SELL trades only execute when RSI is above a defined threshold
The thresholds depend on the selected trading preference:
- Adventurous: High frequency, loose RSI limits
- Balance: Moderate trading frequency
- Safe: Very strict RSI conditions, fewer trades
4. Dynamic Step Grid System
The distance between grid orders is automatically calculated using ATR:
- Adventurous: Small grid spacing (high frequency)
- Balance: Medium spacing
- Safe: Larger spacing (lower risk)
Users can override this behavior by setting a fixed Step Grid value.
5. Lot Size Management
The EA includes an adaptive lot sizing system based on:
- Account balance
- Trading preference (risk level)
- Time-based trading configuration
Lot size increases proportionally with account balance, while risk mode adjusts aggressiveness:
- Adventurous: Higher lot size
- Balance: Medium lot size
- Safe: Lower lot size
Users can also set a fixed lot size manually.
6. Basket Take Profit System
Instead of closing trades individually, the EA uses a Basket Take Profit:
- All positions are combined into one basket
- Profit target is calculated based on total lot size and grid spacing
- When total profit reaches the target, all positions are closed simultaneously
The EA also calculates a dynamic TP price and applies it to all open positions.
7. Risk Management System
The EA includes multiple layers of protection:
- Maximum daily drawdown (percentage or fixed amount)
- Maximum daily profit target
- Automatic trading lock when limits are reached
- Automatic closing of all positions when risk limits are exceeded
Additionally, the EA prevents trading when:
- Account balance is too low
- Trading is disabled manually
- Trading is outside allowed time or day
8. Time and Day Trading Control
The EA allows precise control over trading sessions:
- Up to 4 custom time ranges per day
- Different lot sizes for each time session
- Enable or disable trading for specific days of the week
This feature helps optimize performance across different market sessions.
9. Dashboard Interface
The EA includes a fully interactive on-chart dashboard:
- Displays balance, profit, lot size, and positions
- Shows current trading status and trend
- Buttons for:
- Enable/Disable trading
- Close all positions
- Close profit-only trades
- Close losing trades
- Draggable and minimizable interface
10. Additional Features
- Supports both hedging and netting accounts
- Automatic Stop Loss assignment (optional)
- Spread and margin validation before opening trades
- Prevents duplicate entries in the same grid zone
- Countdown timer for candle close
- Alert system for trade execution
11. Trading Philosophy
This EA is designed around the principle of position averaging and market reversion, combined with trend filtering to increase success probability.
Rather than predicting exact market direction, the system manages positions dynamically and exits when the overall basket reaches profitability.
Conclusion
The GOLD 1 Minute GRID EA is a comprehensive automated trading solution that integrates:
- Trend-following logic
- Grid-based averaging
- Adaptive risk management
- Flexible trading controls
It is best suited for traders who understand grid systems and have sufficient capital to manage drawdowns effectively.
