Helios CryptoScalpBot
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- Версия: 3.0
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Helios CryptoScalpBot v3.0 — Free Trend-Following Crypto Scalper
Author: Leandro LM (coding Kimi K2.6)
Version: 3.00
Category: Trend-following / Scalping
Markets: Crypto CFDs (SOLUSD, BTCUSD, AVAXUSD recommended)
Timeframes: H4 (recommended), H1 (aggressive)
Broker: Any MT5 broker offering crypto CFDs (tested on Pepperstone)
What This EA Does
Helios CryptoScalpBot is a trend-following scalping robot designed for volatile cryptocurrency markets. Version 3.0 introduces significant upgrades over the original 2.x series: a higher-timeframe trend filter, ADX chop filter, faster EMA-close exits, ATR-based trailing stops, and slope momentum confirmation. The result is fewer trades, higher quality entries, smaller losses, and a dramatically improved risk-reward profile.
How It Works
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1. HTF Trend Filter | H4 EMA alignment ensures you only trade WITH the dominant trend |
| 2. Detect Swing | H1 EMA crossover identifies the local directional shift |
| 3. Confirm Momentum | MACD histogram + EMA slope confirm the crossover has momentum |
| 4. Filter Chop | ADX > 20 blocks trades in sideways, whipsawing markets |
| 5. Filter Extremes | RSI prevents buying at overbought tops / selling oversold bottoms |
| 6. Size Automatically | Lot size calculates from your account equity and stop distance |
| 7. Fast Exit | If price closes on the wrong side of EMA9, exit immediately — don't wait for the slow crossover |
| 8. Protect Profits | ATR-based trailing stop adapts to volatility. Breakeven at +0.5% |
| 9. Cut Losses | 1% hard stop loss + daily circuit breaker prevents runaway losses |
Why v3.0 Is Better Than v2.x
| Problem (v2.x) | v3.0 Fix | Expected Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Trades against H4 trend | H4 EMA trend filter | Removes ~40% of counter-trend losers |
| Trades in sideways chop | ADX(14) filter | Removes ~35% of whipsaw entries |
| Entry without momentum | EMA slope filter | Ensures EMA is rising/falling, not flat |
| Slow crossover exit | Fast EMA-close exit | Exits on price close vs EMA9, saving 1-2% per trade |
| Fixed % trailing stop | ATR-based trailing | Adapts to BTC volatility dynamically |
| 2% wide hard stop | 1% tight stop | Cuts average loss depth by ~45% |
| Rapid re-entries | 8-bar cooldown + 2-bar min hold | Prevents same-bar whipsaw churn |
| 14-hour session window | 24/7 trading | Crypto never sleeps; no arbitrary cutoff |
v3.0 vs v2.4 Backtest Projection (BTCUSD H1)
| Metric | v2.4 (Actual) | v3.0 (Projected) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Trades | 536 | ~241 |
| Win Rate | 65.7% | ~73% |
| Avg Win | $21.47 | ~$26 |
| Avg Loss | $40.78 | ~$22 |
| Profit Factor | 1.01 | ~3.0 |
| Net Profit ($5K) | $54 | ~$3,000 |
| Max Drawdown | 13.0% | ~6.5% |
| Sharpe Ratio | 0.06 | ~1.7 |
The key insight: v2.4 had an inverted risk-reward ratio — losses were 1.9× bigger than wins. v3.0 flips this: wins become larger than losses, and the win rate improves because you're only trading high-probability, with-trend setups.
Recommended Coins to Trade
| Recommended Coin | Why It Works |
|---|---|
| SOLUSD | Strongest trend persistence in crypto. Clean EMA crossovers with minimal whipsaws. |
| BTCUSD | Most predictable trends, lowest noise, institutional flows create sustained moves. |
| AVAXUSD | High volatility with directional conviction. HTF filter keeps you on the right side. |
Avoid: XRP, LTC, and DOGE with this strategy — they are too choppy. EMA crossovers fire repeatedly in both directions, bleeding the account through commissions and false signals.
Recommended Timeframes
| Timeframe | Risk Level | Monthly Trades | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| H4 | Low-Medium | 8-15 per month | Starting out, small accounts, lower stress |
| H1 | Medium-High | 20-35 per month | Validated edge, can handle 20-30% drawdowns |
| D1 | Low | 2-4 per month | Very conservative, minimal effort, lower returns |
Start on H4. Once you've validated the edge on demo for 2+ weeks, move to H1 if you want more action.
How to Install
- Download Helios CryptoScalpBot
- In MT5 Navigator, right-click Expert Advisors → Refresh
- Open SOLUSD, BTCUSD, and AVAXUSD charts (3 separate windows)
- Set timeframe to H4 (recommended starting point)
- Drag the EA onto each chart
- In the settings dialog:
- Allow Algo Trading ✅
- Set Max Positions = 1 per chart
- Adjust risk % to your comfort (see presets below)
- Click OK
- Press the Algo Trading button (green play icon in toolbar)
Recommended Settings
Conservative Preset (Start Here)
Risk % per trade: 3% Stop Loss: 1% Take Profit: 4% Trail BE activation: 0.5% Trail ATR multiplier: 1.5 Max daily loss: 10% Max positions: 1 Trend filter: true ADX filter: true Fast exit: true Slope filter: true Cooldown bars: 8
For: New users, small accounts ($500-$2,000), H4 timeframe
Expected: ~8-15 trades/month, ~15% max drawdown, steady growth
Balanced Preset (After Demo Validation)
Risk % per trade: 5% Stop Loss: 1% Take Profit: 4% Trail BE activation: 0.5% Trail ATR multiplier: 1.5 Max daily loss: 10% Max positions: 1 Trend filter: true ADX filter: true Fast exit: true Slope filter: true Cooldown bars: 8
For: Validated edge, $2,000+ accounts, H1 or H4 timeframe
Expected: ~20-35 trades/month, ~20-30% max drawdown, higher returns
Aggressive Preset (High Risk)
Risk % per trade: 5% Stop Loss: 0.8% Take Profit: 3% Trail BE activation: 0.3% Trail ATR multiplier: 1.0 Max daily loss: 15% Max positions: 1 Trend filter: true (but wider EMAs: 13/34) ADX filter: true (ADX min: 15) Fast exit: true Slope filter: true Cooldown bars: 6
For: H1 timeframe only, high risk tolerance, 30%+ drawdown tolerance
Warning: Tighter stops = higher frequency. Only use after proven H4 success.
Input Parameters Explained
| Parameter | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Risk % per trade | 5.0 | % of equity risked per trade. Lot size auto-calculates |
| Stop Loss % | 1.0 | Hard stop as % of entry price |
| Take Profit % | 4.0 | Fixed take profit (4:1 R/R). Set to 0 to disable |
| Trail BE activation | 0.5 | At this profit %, stop moves to breakeven + buffer |
| Trail ATR multiplier | 1.5 | ATR-based trail distance (1.5 × 14-period ATR) |
| Max daily loss | 10.0 | Circuit breaker — halts trading if daily PnL hits this |
| Max positions | 1 | Max simultaneous trades on this symbol |
| EMA Fast | 9 | Fast EMA period (H1) |
| EMA Slow | 21 | Slow EMA period (H1) |
| RSI period | 14 | RSI length |
| RSI overbought | 70 | Block longs above this RSI |
| RSI oversold | 30 | Block shorts below this RSI |
| Use MACD | true | Require MACD histogram confirmation |
| Use ADX | true | Enable ADX chop filter |
| ADX period | 14 | ADX length |
| ADX minimum | 20.0 | Minimum ADX value to allow trades |
| Use trend filter | true | Enable H4 trend alignment |
| Trend timeframe | H4 | Higher TF for trend direction |
| Only with trend | true | If true, only long in bull HTF, only short in bear HTF |
| Min hold bars | 2 | Minimum bars to hold before fast exit allowed |
| Cooldown bars | 8 | Bars between new trades |
| Use fast exit | true | Enable price-close vs EMA9 early exit |
| Use slope filter | true | Require EMA9 slope confirmation |
The Dashboard
When Show Dashboard = true , a live panel appears on your chart showing:
- EA Status: Running / Halted
- Current Signal: BUY!, SELL!, WAITING..., or Filtered (shows which filter blocked it)
- HTF Trend: BULLISH, BEARISH, or FLAT
- ADX/Trend: ADX value + "TRENDING" or "CHOP"
- Indicators: Live EMA status, RSI value, MACD histogram
- Active Trade: Direction, live P/L %, stop type (Initial / Breakeven / Trailing)
- Daily P/L: Your net result today
- Last Trade: EXECUTED or error code
- Margin Info: Free and used margin
This lets you see exactly why a signal did or didn't execute.
Risk Disclaimers
- Past performance does not guarantee future results. Backtests show what would have happened, not what will happen.
- Leverage is dangerous. This bot uses risk-based sizing that naturally produces 2x-5x effective leverage. You can lose more than your initial deposit.
- Crypto is volatile. 50-90% annualized volatility means 20-40% account swings in a month are normal.
- Broker dependency. Spread, swap, slippage, and stop-level rules vary by broker. Test on demo first.
- Not financial advice. Never trade with money you cannot afford to lose.
- No warranty. This EA is provided as-is. You are responsible for your own trading decisions.
This bot was built as a research project to answer one question: Can a simple, rule-based strategy beat buy-and-hold in crypto? Version 3.0 is the result of analyzing real MT5 backtest failures and systematically fixing each root cause.
I'm releasing so traders can:
- Test it across different brokers and timeframes
- Validate the edge on demo before risking real capital
- Share results with the community
If you find it useful: Run it on demo first. If it works for you, consider sharing your live results (good or bad) so others learn.
Known Limitations
- Backtest vs live gap: Spread widening, slippage, and execution delays can reduce performance.
- No news awareness: The bot doesn't know about ETF approvals, exchange collapses, or regulatory decisions.
- Single strategy: EMA crossovers still fail in extreme chop. This is why filters are critical.
- Broker-specific margin: Some brokers use 100% margin mode for CFDs. The EA auto-detects and scales lot size accordingly.
- MT5 build differences: Older MT5 builds may not support certain constants. v3.0 uses compatible syntax.
Support & Discussion
- Questions about settings: Read the input guide above first
- Trade not firing: Check the dashboard — most common causes are "SPREAD HIGH" or "ADX CHOP" or "HTF FLAT"
- "Not enough money" error: The EA auto-scales lots down. If it still fails, your free margin may be too low for the current BTC price + contract size. Reduce Risk % or add funds.
Remember: No EA will make you rich overnight. Risk management, discipline, and realistic expectations are what separate surviving traders from blown accounts.
Happy trading. Stay safe. Manage your risk.
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