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FTMO strategy in H1 with an MT5 EA: Complete plan and examples The FTMO challenge rewards traders who can demonstrate impeccable algorithmic discipline. In this guide, we will build an H1 strategy that is perfectly suited to an MT5 Expert Advisor (EA), complying with the prop firm's rules and minimizing drawdown. You will discover the […]
Automatic FTMO validation: Myth or reality with an MT5 EA? The success of prop firms such as FTMO is based on a simple model: they finance traders who are able to manage risk while generating stable returns. In this highly regulated environment, many MT5 Expert Advisor developers promise "hands-free" validation. But the promises of a
Forward testing vs. backtesting: Which is more reliable for FTMO? Introduction In the world of prop firms such as FTMO, traders must prove that their algorithmic strategy is both profitable and reliable. Before exposing an MT5 Expert Advisor (EA) to a real market, it is imperative to test its behavior. Two main methods
Stop-loss too tight: The mistake that kills breakout strategies Breakout strategies are every trader's dream: they promise to capture explosive trends at the precise moment when prices break out of their consolidation channel. On MetaTrader 5, it is possible to code an Expert Advisor (EA) to exploit these breakouts. But one mistake
Combining Donchian + ATR: High-precision configuration The Donchian channel is an iconic tool for trend-following strategies. It plots the upper and lower bounds by taking the highest and lowest points of a given period (often twenty sessions) in order to identify range breaks. This simple visual reference allows you to
