What results has EA Trend MT4 actually produced? +

All available results come from a 90% modeling quality backtest on XAU/USD — no live Myfxbook signal exists. The backtest recorded $2,764.91 net profit from a $1,000 deposit across 3,189 trades, with a profit factor of 1.14. Backtests do not account for real slippage, requotes, or spread widening. Treat these figures as directional — not a performance guarantee. Run a minimum 60-day demo before any live deployment.

Is this a martingale or grid EA — and what does that mean for my account? +

EA Trend MT4 uses a grid system with a 1.4× lot multiplier on losing positions — this is a form of position averaging with compounding size. It is not pure martingale (doubling), but it does increase exposure into a loss. The maximum lot safety cap is set at 3.0 lots. This limits runaway sizing but does not eliminate risk. A sustained XAU/USD trend against open positions can push drawdown to 49% or beyond. Understand grid mechanics fully before funding a live account.

Why does EA Trend MT4 switch between M1 and H1 timeframes? +

The EA monitors drawdown in real time. When drawdown exceeds the 30% threshold, it automatically shifts from M1 to H1 to reduce new entry frequency and allow existing positions time to recover. Once drawdown recovers below 5%, it returns to M1. This dynamic timeframe switching is a built-in risk mitigation feature — not a manual setting traders need to manage.

Does the news filter work automatically? +

The 2-star news filter is active by default and pauses trading automatically during medium and high-impact news events. The 1-star filter is disabled by default. For the filter to function correctly, your MT4 terminal must have WebRequest access enabled and your VPS must be running with the correct GMT offset configured in the EA settings. Verify this during your demo testing period.

How much capital do I need to run this EA safely? +

The minimum deposit is $1,000, but at this level the 49% backtest drawdown would nearly wipe the account at its worst point. A $2,000–$3,000 deposit provides a meaningful buffer and keeps lot sizing proportionate to risk. Use the default 0.01 lot size and do not increase it until you have 60+ days of live data confirming performance on your specific broker.

What are the real risks of running EA Trend MT4 on a live account? +

The primary risk is the 1.4× grid multiplier stacking larger lots into sustained gold trends — the backtest recorded a 49.30% maximum drawdown. Control this by using 0.01 lots on $2,000+, keeping the drawdown trigger at 30%, and monitoring open basket size daily. The 3.0 lot safety cap and automatic H1 switch provide structural limits. Under ranging conditions, the system historically recovered within weeks — but trending gold markets can extend exposure significantly.

What broker and account type should I use with EA Trend MT4? +

Use an ECN or STP broker with XAU/USD spreads consistently under 45 points. The backtest used a spread of 41 points — wider spreads directly reduce profitability on a high-frequency M1 system like this. Avoid market-maker brokers with variable spreads that spike during news. Confirm your broker allows automated trading (EAs) and that execution speed on gold is under 200ms. Test spread behavior during your demo period before going live.

What support do I get after purchase? +

You get direct support from our team through Telegram (t.me/besteaforex6868) and email ([email protected]). We typically respond within 2-4 hours during business hours (GMT+0). Our support covers: EA installation guidance, settings optimization for your broker, and troubleshooting technical issues. When contacting us, please include: your email, order ID, and screenshots of any error messages for faster resolution.