What results has Lazarus EA actually produced? +

Available evidence includes a January 2024 backtest (control-points model — MT4 flags this as 'crude, results must not be considered reliable') showing a 1.88 profit factor and 31.76% max drawdown. Two Myfxbook signals from Jan 2015–Nov 2016 recorded drawdowns of 40.77% and 70.86% respectively on a $100 deposit. These are 9-year-old backtest signals, not live account verification. No current live verified performance data exists — treat all figures as indicative only and run 90-day demo validation before any live deployment.

Is the Lazarus EA backtest reliable? +

No — and the platform itself says so. The January 2024 test used 'control points,' which MetaTrader 4's own documentation labels as the crudest available method with results that must not be considered reliable. The 2015–2016 Myfxbook signals used Every Tick modeling, which is more accurate, but those results are 9 years old. Neither source represents a valid basis for live trading decisions without current demo validation of 90+ days minimum.

Why does the EA perform so differently on long vs short trades? +

The January 2024 backtest recorded 75% win rate on short positions versus 19.12% on long positions — a major directional asymmetry. This could reflect EURUSD behavior during that specific month, a bearish bias in the entry logic, or a statistical artifact of only 68 trades over 28 days. A 28-day window is too short to distinguish genuine edge from noise, since it captures only one market regime. Extended demo testing across multiple market conditions is the only way to assess whether this asymmetry persists or reverses.

Does Lazarus EA use martingale or grid trading? +

Based on documented parameters, Lazarus EA uses compounding lot sizing — position size scales as balance grows when CompoundLot is enabled. This is not martingale (no position doubling on losses) and not grid (no multi-level pending orders). Each trade carries its own 10-pip stop loss and 4-pip trailing stop. The compounding feature increases absolute dollar risk as profits accumulate — disable it or reduce the Risk parameter to 2–3% to limit exposure during the validation phase.

How much capital do I need to run Lazarus EA? +

The documented minimum deposit is $500, but at default 5–10% risk settings this level carries high account-ruin exposure given the recorded 70.86% maximum drawdown in historical signals. A $1,000–$2,000 allocation with Risk set to 2–3% provides safer operating room. Never allocate capital you cannot afford to lose entirely — the historical data shows this EA can sustain drawdowns that erase the majority of a small account at aggressive settings.

What are the real risks of running this EA live? +

The highest recorded drawdown across available signals is 70.86%, caused by compounding lot sizing amplifying losses during consecutive losing sequences — the average loss trade at default settings was $4,910 versus an average win of $2,183. Manage this by setting Risk to 2–3%, allocating no more than $1,000–$2,000, and monitoring positions daily during the first 60 days. At conservative settings, realistic drawdown may compress to 15–25%; at default settings, substantial capital loss remains a documented possibility.

What broker works best with Lazarus EA? +

Use an ECN or STP broker with EURUSD spreads consistently below 1.5 pips — M1 scalping erodes edge rapidly on wider spreads. Avoid market-maker brokers with frequent requotes or dealer intervention on small timeframes. A VPS with low latency to your broker's server is required, not optional, for M1 execution. Confirm your broker permits automated trading and scalping strategies before purchase.

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.