PhaseShelfBreak Gold

PhaseShelfBreak Gold is a rule-based Expert Advisor for GOLD (XAUUSD) on M15.

It is built around a structured shelf-breakout concept: the system identifies a shelf-like price phase, waits for breakout acceptance, and then executes with fixed rules for entry, stop, target, and position management.

What this product is designed for

• Structured breakout trading on GOLD
• A clear, rule-based system instead of discretionary trading
• Users who prefer transparent public benchmark conditions
• Users who want a non-martingale, non-grid product

What this product is not

• Not a martingale system
• Not a grid system
• Not a neural-network product
• Not a multi-symbol EA
• Not a profit guarantee

Main Characteristics

• Rule-based shelf-breakout logic
• Focused on GOLD / XAUUSD
• M15 execution
• Defined stop, target, and position-management structure
• Designed for transparent verification and disciplined operation

Position and Exit Structure

• The default structure allows up to 4 total positions
• Positions are split across structured entry opportunities and are not based on martingale or grid behavior
• The exit structure includes partial close, break-even protection, target-based exit, and time-based exit management
• By default, part of the position is reduced after the trade reaches an initial profit threshold
• Break-even protection is applied after sufficient progress, and profit targets can be extended when conditions remain supportive
• A time-based exit is also used if the trade does not resolve within the intended holding window

Public Benchmark

XM Real Tick / GOLD M15 / 2022.01.01 - 2026.03.31

Published benchmark conditions:

• Initial Deposit: 3000 USD
• Fixed Lot: 0.10
• UseRiskPercent: false
• Account Currency: USD

Main published result:

• Net Profit: 6067.65
• Profit Factor: 2.989
• Recovery Factor: 11.871
• Total Trades: 371
• Max Equity Drawdown: 12.79%

Validation Policy

• The main public benchmark is presented on XM Real Tick for 2022.01.01 - 2026.03.31
• The main supporting validation is based on 1/2 walk-forward testing
• Longer-period results from 2018 onward are presented as transparency material using all-ticks data, not as headline proof
• The goal is not visual overstatement, but a cleaner and more credible presentation of the system
• The published benchmark conditions are provided as a transparent public reference and a practical starting point for evaluation

Standard and ECN Validation

• Benchmark evidence is presented for both XM Standard and XM Zero / ECN conditions
• This allows users to review the product in both standard-account and lower-cost ECN-style conditions

Tested / Presentation Environments

• XM Standard Real Tick
• XM Zero / ECN Real Tick
• Additional long-period and cross-broker material may be shown separately as transparency support

Recommended Operating Environment

• Symbol: GOLD / XAUUSD
• Timeframe: M15
• Account type: Hedging
• USD account is preferred for easier benchmark comparison
• Stable and low-cost execution environments are preferred
• For first use, keep the original structure intact before making deep parameter changes

Suggested starting reference:

• For most users, a practical starting point is 3000 USD with fixed lot 0.10
• If using a smaller account, lower the lot size before making any other adjustments
• For first use, it is better to stay at or below the published benchmark exposure

Quick Start Setup

• Attach the EA to GOLD / XAUUSD
• Use the M15 timeframe
• Start with the original default structure
• For first evaluation, use the published benchmark conditions as your initial reference
• Run a Strategy Tester check first, then use demo before live operation

Default Trading Schedule

• The default schedule filter is enabled
• By default, trading is allowed on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, while Tuesday trading is disabled
• The default no-trade windows are 12:00 - 16:00 and the 20:00 hour
• Schedule and hour settings are based on broker / server time
• Because schedule logic is based on broker / server time, visible trading hours may differ slightly across brokers
• No trade on a given day or hour can be normal behavior when the default schedule filter is active

Parameter Guidance

Recommended for most users:

• Start with the default product structure
• If you want a lighter or heavier exposure, adjust lot size carefully
• Do not aggressively change internal logic parameters before understanding how the system behaves
• Use benchmark-style conditions first, and only then decide whether customization is necessary

Best Practice for First Use

• Do not optimize too many inputs before understanding the baseline behavior
• Keep your first evaluation simple: default structure, M15, GOLD, benchmark-style lot conditions
• Judge the product by consistency and structure, not by one isolated short-term result

Who this product is for

PhaseShelfBreak Gold is suitable for traders who want a disciplined, mechanical breakout approach for GOLD and prefer a product with cleaner evidence, structured logic, and straightforward setup.

Important Notes

• All trading involves risk
• Market conditions change over time
• Please test the product in the Strategy Tester and on demo before live use
• Best results are usually obtained by understanding the original design first, instead of over-adjusting it immediately