What results has Ghost AI EA actually produced? +

Both backtests (January–December 2025 full year, and April–December 2025) returned a profit factor of 1.93–1.94 across 155–223 trades on XAUUSD M15. The full-year run produced $1,552 net profit from a $200 start; the second run showed $1,282 net profit from $1,000. These are backtests at 26–36% tick quality — not live verified results. Treat them as directional evidence and complete 60+ days of demo testing before going live.

Why does Ghost AI EA only trade long — no short trades at all? +

The strategy is designed exclusively for long XAUUSD positions, entering when the fast SMA (10) crosses above the slow SMA (50). Gold's long-term upward bias means long-side momentum trades have historically offered cleaner entries on M15. Short setups are excluded from the current version — this is a deliberate design constraint, not an oversight.

How reliable is a backtest at 26–36% tick quality? +

26–36% real tick quality is low — the industry standard for meaningful backtests is 99%+ with variable spreads. At this quality level, entry and exit prices are interpolated, not replicated from real tick data. The profit factor and drawdown figures give useful directional guidance but will not match live performance once real spreads and slippage apply. Use the backtest to understand strategy behavior — not to project exact returns.

Does Ghost AI EA work on a prop firm account? +

The strategy's historical equity drawdown of 13–19% sits below the 20% maximum allowed by most major prop firm evaluations (FTMO, MyFundedFX). The 1% fixed risk per trade and absence of martingale scaling mean daily drawdown exposure is predictable. Confirm your specific firm's rules before deploying — prop firm conditions vary, and backtest drawdown figures do not guarantee live drawdown will stay within limits.

What capital do I need to run Ghost AI EA safely? +

The backtest ran from as low as $200, but at that level the proportional drawdown reached 23.75% relative — uncomfortably close to prop firm limits. $1,000 is the recommended minimum for more manageable drawdown percentages (10–13% balance DD in testing). For a buffer against real-market slippage and spread widening, $1,500–$2,000 provides safer operating headroom.

What are the main risks and how does the EA manage them? +

The biggest risk is the low tick quality (26–36%) in available backtests — live spreads on XAUUSD, especially during news events, will reduce performance versus tested figures. The EA controls risk through 1% fixed account risk per trade with an automatic stop-loss, no martingale, and a 2:1 take profit multiplier that keeps average winners ($34–40) larger than average losers ($13–15). Worst recorded streak was 9 consecutive losses totalling $112 — size capital so that sequence stays under 5% of total funds. Under normal market conditions, the recovery factor of 5.84–7.07 suggests the strategy recouped drawdowns relatively quickly in testing.

What broker should I use with Ghost AI EA? +

Use an ECN or STP broker with tight XAUUSD spreads — wide spreads directly reduce the strategy's edge since entries and exits depend on precise SMA crossover prices. The backtest used Raw Trading Ltd settings at 1:100 leverage. Avoid market-maker brokers with variable spreads that widen significantly during London and New York session opens. A VPS is recommended to maintain 24/5 uptime and prevent missed entries from connection interruptions.

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.