Description

Order Flow Imbalance EA

Short Tagline: A volume-based strategy that estimates buying vs selling pressure from candle structure…

Short Description:
Order Flow Imbalance EA is a fully automated volume / order flow. Expert Advisor for MT4 and MT5. A volume-based strategy that estimates buying vs selling pressure from candle structure and volume (delta proxy) to detect imbalances. Built-in risk controls and market filters keep execution disciplined across live and demo accounts.

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Overview

A volume-based strategy that estimates buying vs selling pressure from candle structure and volume (delta proxy) to detect imbalances. When aggressive one-sided flow appears at a key level, it trades in the direction of the dominant flow or fades exhaustion imbalances, depending on context.

Features

• Volume with delta proxy (close position within range × volume)
• VWAP or key levels for context
• ATR(14)
• 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 a bar’s buy/sell pressure proxy: (close − low)/(high − low) scaled by volume for buy pressure; inverse for sell.

• Continuation: at a level break, strong same-direction imbalance (proxy > threshold) confirms — enter with the flow.
• Absorption/fade: a large opposing volume bar that fails to move price (high volume, small range) at a key level signals absorption — fade it.

Exit logic: – Exit when imbalance neutralizes (proxy reverts) or at the next key level/VWAP.

Stop-loss: SL beyond the imbalance bar’s extreme plus an ATR buffer.

Take-profit: TP at the next level/VWAP for 2R; scale 50% at 1R.

Trailing stop: Trail behind bars as long as same-direction imbalance persists.

Break-even: Break-even at 1R.

Why it works: Approximates order flow without a full DOM.; Orthogonal edge vs pure price systems..

Recommended Settings

• Timeframes: M5, M15.
• Instruments: NAS100, US30, US500, GER40, XAUUSD.
• 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 0.75% per trade. Max 2 open. Reduce size in thin-volume periods.

Supported Markets

Index CFDs and instruments with meaningful volume; forex via tick-volume proxy.

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: Trade active sessions with meaningful volume; avoid thin overnight periods.
• Spread filter: Reject if spread > 1.5 index points / 1.5 pips FX.
• News filter: News drives extreme imbalances; wait for post-news structure before trading flow.
• Volatility filter: Require volume above its moving average for a valid imbalance reading.

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 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.