Description

ATR Volatility Expansion Breakout EA

Short Tagline: A volatility breakout system that arms buy/sell stop orders at a distance defined by th…

Short Description:
ATR Volatility Expansion Breakout EA is a fully automated volatility breakout. Expert Advisor for MT4 and MT5. A volatility breakout system that arms buy/sell stop orders at a distance defined by the Average True Range around a reference price. Built-in risk controls and market filters keep execution disciplined across live and demo accounts.

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Overview

A volatility breakout system that arms buy/sell stop orders at a distance defined by the Average True Range around a reference price. When volatility expands and price surges beyond the ATR envelope, the strategy enters in the breakout direction, capturing explosive moves out of compression.

Features

• ATR(14)
• Reference price (prior bar close or session open)
• Bollinger Band width for compression detection
• Configurable stop-loss, take-profit, and trailing logic
• Session, spread, and news-time filters for disciplined execution
• One-trade-per-bar / duplicate-signal protection
• Clean, single-file MQL4 and MQL5 implementations
• No hidden logic — every input is exposed and documented
• No martingale, no grid, no hidden recovery logic

Trading Strategy

Entry logic: – Compute upper trigger = reference + (Multiplier × ATR) and lower trigger = reference − (Multiplier × ATR).

• Place a buy stop at the upper trigger and a sell stop at the lower trigger (OCO).
• Prefer arming triggers only after a compression signal (Bollinger bandwidth in the lowest 20% of its 100-bar range).

Exit logic: – Exit on ATR trailing stop or when volatility contracts back (opposite trigger of a smaller multiple hit).

Stop-loss: SL at 1.5 × ATR from fill on the opposite side; cancel the unfilled opposite pending order once one fills.

Take-profit: TP at 2.5 × ATR; optional partial at 1.5 × ATR.

Trailing stop: Chandelier-style trail: highest high − 3 × ATR (long) / lowest low + 3 × ATR (short).

Break-even: Break-even after 1 × ATR of favorable movement.

Why it works: Catches explosive moves with defined risk.; Volatility-adaptive distances..

Recommended Settings

• Timeframes: M15, H1, H4.
• Instruments: XAUUSD, GBPJPY, BTCUSD, NAS100, USOIL.
• Account type: ECN/Raw spread accounts preferred
• Minimum recommended balance: $500+ (adjust lot sizing to your risk tolerance)
• VPS: Recommended for 24/5 uptime and consistent execution
• Risk management: Risk 1% per trade. Only one breakout direction can fill per setup (OCO). Cap daily new setups at 5.

Supported Markets

Forex, gold, indices, and crypto CFDs prone to volatility bursts.

Supported Brokers

Compatible with any regulated MT4 or MT5 broker offering standard order execution (market or instant execution). Works with ECN, STP, and standard account types. No broker-specific dependencies.

Installation Guide

1. Download the .ex4 (MT4) or .ex5 (MT5) file from your purchase delivery.
2. Open MetaTrader, go to File → Open Data Folder.
3. Copy the file into MQL4/Experts (MT4) or MQL5/Experts (MT5).
4. Restart MetaTrader or right-click Expert Advisors in the Navigator and select Refresh.
5. Drag the EA onto the chart of your chosen symbol and timeframe.
6. Enable Allow live trading (and Allow DLL imports if prompted) in the Common tab.
7. Adjust inputs to match your risk profile, then click OK.
8. Confirm AutoTrading is enabled in the toolbar.

• Session filter: Best around session opens and after long consolidations; avoid dead hours.
• Spread filter: Reject if spread > 3 pips / symbol threshold; stop orders can suffer slippage.
• News filter: Optionally trade news-driven expansions; otherwise cancel pendings 10 minutes before major releases.
• Volatility filter: Core mechanism: require prior compression (low Bollinger bandwidth) before arming triggers.

Risk Disclaimer

Trading forex and CFDs carries a high level of risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Past performance, backtest results, and simulated outcomes are not indicative of future results. This EA does not guarantee profits. Always test thoroughly on a demo account before deploying real capital, and never risk funds you cannot afford to lose.

Version

v1.0.0

Support

Support is provided through the marketplace messaging system. Please include your broker, symbol, timeframe, and EA version when reporting an issue.

Updates

Free updates are provided for bug fixes and compatibility improvements. Feature updates may be released as versioned upgrades.

FAQ

Q: Does this EA work on both MT4 and MT5?
A: Yes, separate optimized builds are provided for each platform.

Q: Can I run this on multiple pairs at once?
A: Yes, attach separate instances to separate chart/symbol combinations.

Q: Does it use martingale or grid recovery?
A: No. This is a pure signal-based strategy with defined risk per trade.

Q: What timeframe works best?
A: M15, H1, H4. for the cleanest signals, but the EA can run on other timeframes with adjusted inputs.

Q: Is a VPS required?
A: Not required, but strongly recommended for uninterrupted 24/5 operation.