Backtest Overview (2010–2023)
- Symbol: XAUUSD (Gold vs USD)
- Timeframe: M1
- Model: Every tick (99.90% quality)
- Initial Deposit: $10,000
- Total Trades: 5,609
- Win Rate: ~94% (long 93.32%, short 94.31%)
- Profit Trades: 93.81%
- Largest Profit: $1,939.68
- Largest Loss: -$5,xxx
- Net Profit: $1,xxx,xxx
- Drawdown: ~45%
Backtests Settings
Symbol
XAUUSD (Gold vs US Dollar)
Period
1 Minute (M1) 2010.01.01 06:51 - 2022.06.01 02:59
Model
Every tick (the most precise method based on all available least timeframes)
Parameters
Bars in test
4410789
Ticks modelled
420023740
Modelling quality
99.90%
Initial Deposit
$10000.00
Spread
Variable
Backtests Results
Total net profit
39867.54
Gross profit
93764.68
Gross loss
-53897.14
Profit factor
1.74
Expected payoff
5.02
Absolute Bal DD
481.20
Maximal Bal DD
12288.42 (32.30%)
Relative Bal DD
32.30% (12288.42)
Total Trades
7948
Short positions
3678 (94.43%)
Long positions
4270 (94.10%)
Profit trades
7491 (94.25%)
Loss trades
457 (5.75%)
Largest Profit trade
3583.94
Largest Loss trade
-1124.62
Average Profit trade
12.52
Average Loss trade
-117.94
Maximum consecutive wins (profit in money)
113 (739.72)
Maximum consecutive losses (loss in money)
4 (-3792.89)
Maximal consecutive profit (count of wins)
3963.58 (21)
Maximal consecutive loss (count of losses)
-3792.89 (4)
Avarage consecutive wins
21
Avarage consecutive losses
1
Strategy Description
The EA uses a grid-based approach combined with dynamic lot sizing and aggressive martingale principles. It capitalizes on gold volatility, entering multiple positions during trend reversals and consolidations.
Real-Money Expectations
- High profitability potential under strong trends.
- Significant risk during prolonged sideways markets.
- Requires robust capital and psychological resilience.
Best Brokers for This EA
- IC Markets – Tight spreads, fast execution, and deposit bonus options.
- Other ECN brokers with low latency and high liquidity.
How to Benefit in Real Trading
- Use VPS for uninterrupted operation.
- Start with moderate risk settings.
- Regularly monitor margin levels.
Hazards & Precautions
- High drawdown risk during volatility spikes.
- Avoid over-leveraging.
- Implement stop-loss or equity protection tools.
