Description

ICT Optimal Trade Entry (OTE) EA

Short Tagline: An ICT strategy that enters at the Optimal Trade Entry zone — the 62%-79% Fibonacci ret…

Short Description:
ICT Optimal Trade Entry (OTE) EA is a fully automated ict / smart money retracement. Expert Advisor for MT4 and MT5. An ICT strategy that enters at the Optimal Trade Entry zone — the 62%-79% Fibonacci retracement of an impulse leg — in the direction of the higher-timeframe bias and after a market structure shift. Built-in risk controls and market filters keep execution disciplined across live and demo accounts.

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Overview

An ICT strategy that enters at the Optimal Trade Entry zone — the 62%-79% Fibonacci retracement of an impulse leg — in the direction of the higher-timeframe bias and after a market structure shift. It targets premium/discount pricing for institutional-quality entries.

Features

• Fibonacci OTE zone (0.62-0.79)
• Market structure shift (MSS) detection
• Fair value gap / order block confluence
• 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: – Establish HTF bias (bullish/bearish) via structure.

• After an MSS in the bias direction, mark the impulse leg and draw Fib.
• Long: price retraces into the 0.62-0.79 OTE zone (discount), ideally overlapping an FVG/OB. Enter on a bullish reaction in the zone.
• Short: mirror in premium (0.62-0.79 of a down leg).

Exit logic: – Exit at the prior liquidity / opposing structure; partials at the 0% (leg origin extreme) and beyond.

Stop-loss: SL just beyond the 0.79-1.0 zone (below the swing low for longs), plus a small buffer.

Take-profit: TP1 at the −0.5 to −1 extension (prior high), TP2 at external liquidity for 3-5R.

Trailing stop: Trail behind new structure once the move develops.

Break-even: Break-even at 1R.

Why it works: Deep, high-R:R institutional-style entries.; Strong ICT community demand..

Recommended Settings

• Timeframes: M5, M15 for entries; H1/H4 for bias.
• Instruments: EURUSD, GBPUSD, XAUUSD, NAS100, US30.
• 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. Very high R:R from deep entries. Max 2 open trades.

Supported Markets

Forex majors, gold, indices.

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: London and New York kill zones only.
• Spread filter: Reject if spread > 1.8 pips (majors); precision entries.
• News filter: Trade around known high-impact events with caution; prefer post-news structure.
• Volatility filter: Require the impulse leg to show displacement so the OTE zone is meaningful.

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: M5, M15 for entries; H1/H4 for bias. 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.