“Advanced Trend-Following EA with IPDA Logic & Dynamic SL/TP for Gold (MQL5)”

Job Description

1. Project Overview

I’m looking for an MQL5 Expert Advisor that implements a trend-following strategy with robust multi-timeframe logic, focusing on Gold (XAUUSD) (though it should be flexible enough to run on other symbols). The EA must incorporate IPDA (ICT Price Delivery Algorithm) concepts, including fair value gaps (FVG), order blocks (OB), and rejection blocks (RB). Additionally, dynamic SL/TP and partial TP management is required to handle trades effectively.

2. Core Components

1. Multi-Timeframe IPDA Logic

   • Automatically detects premium vs. discount zones.
   • Tracks midpoints for potential retracement entries.
   • Manages higher-timeframe (HTF) and lower-timeframe (LTF) confluence.

2. Structures & Confluence

   • Detection modules for Order Blocks (both HTF & LTF).
   • Detection modules for Fair Value Gaps (FVGs).
   • Detection modules for Rejection Blocks (RBs).
   • Confluence rule (e.g., “2 out of 3” signals must align) before entries.

3. Entry Logic & Pivot Breakouts

   • Confirms pivot high/low breakouts to validate bullish/bearish momentum.
   • Retracement validation near IPDA midpoint or deeper discount/premium levels.

4. Dynamic SL/TP

   • SL/TP levels scaled to IPDA range size.
   • Supports partial take-profit: e.g., exit half at mid-range, remainder at full range extension.
   • Automatic trailing stops to lock in profits.

5. Trade Execution & Management

   • The EA should seamlessly manage entry orders (market or stop orders), partial exits, and trailing stops.
   • Ability to detect invalidation conditions (like a new HTF candle shifting IPDA structure) and handle open orders accordingly.

6. Visualization & User Feedback

   • IPDA zone shading or lines.
   • Plots for OB, FVG, RB.
   • Optional messages/alerts for key events (OB found, trade opened, partial TP triggered, etc.).

3. Required Inputs & Customization

• Lot Size / Risk Percentage
• Stop Loss / Trailing Stop parameters (offset, step size, partial close ratio).
• RetracementThreshold or midpoint-based logic.
• Confluence rules (how many signals must align for an entry).
• Timeframe settings (HTF = H4, LTF = M15, e.g.).
• Session filters (optional, if we want to skip certain hours or days).

4. Code & Module Organization

• Well-structured MQL5 code with a clear separation of detection modules (FVG, OB, RB).
• A shared utility or “manager” module for partial TPs, trailing stops, etc.
• No repeated function definitions: unify code for common tasks (e.g., CalculateDecay() or IPDA range detection) in a single file.
• Enough comments so that future maintenance or expansions are straightforward.

5. Deliverables

1. Compiled EA ( .ex5 or .mq5 ) plus all source code ( .mqh files).
2. Instructions on how to configure input parameters.
3. A short document explaining how the modules fit together (optional but appreciated).

6. Timeline & Budget

• Deadline: 2-3 weeks is preferred (flexible if complexity demands more time).
• Budget: Negotiable based on developer’s experience and final scope. Please provide a clear cost breakdown or justification.

7. Additional Notes / Communication

• Candidates familiar with ICT concepts (FVG, OB, IPDA) preferred.
• Testing primarily on XAUUSD (15m timeframe), but the EA should allow extension to other pairs.
• If you have any prior projects demonstrating advanced multi-timeframe logic or partial TP management, please share.

8. Next Steps

• Please bid with a brief proposal, including:
  • Approximate cost and timeline.
  • Clarifications or suggestions for improvement.
• Once we agree on details, I’ll provide any further clarifications or test scenarios if needed.

Thank you for your interest. I look forward to collaborating with an experienced MQL5 developer to bring this advanced EA project to life!