by 
This MetaTrader 5 expert advisor implements an open range breakout strategy specifically designed for gold trading on the hourly timeframe. It identifies the high and low of the initial trading hour and establishes a definitive range after a user-defined consolidation period. Trades are triggered when price breaks thro
Trading robot · MT5
AutoPilot FX EA
The AutoPilot FX EA is an MQL5 Expert Advisor for MetaTrader 5.
GitHub stars1
Forks0
Last update3 weeks ago17 Sep 2026
LicenceNone stated
Overview
AutoPilot FX EA places Buy Stop and Sell Stop orders around current price to create a straddle breakout. The first triggered order trades and the opposite pending order cancels. Upon close the EA places a fresh straddle at new price using dynamic ATR distance. Multiple calc modes allow fixed points, percentage or ATR-relative SL TP and distance. Spread filters and optional ADX chop filter prevent entries in ranging markets. Daily loss limit closes positions if hit. Lot size is fixed unless custom.
- ATR straddle distance
- ADX chop filter
- daily loss limit
- OCO pending orders
- preset modes
Details
Author
fingerprintacoustic on GitHub
Type
Trading robot
Platform
MetaTrader 5 (MQL5)
Strategy
Breakout
Markets
Any symbol
Timeframes
Any timeframe
Risk Profile
No grid, martingale or hedging logic was found in its code or README. That says nothing about how it performs: backtest it first.
EA Files
Input Parameters
Read from AutoPilotFX_EA.mq5. Defaults are the author's; change them in the EA's Inputs tab.
| Name | Type | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
InpPreset | ENUM_QUICK_PRESET | PRESET_AUTO | What are you trading? (Auto works on anything; pick a specific preset or Custom to set values yourself) |
InpCalcMode | ENUM_CALC_MODE | CALC_MODE_FIXED_POINTS | Fixed Points / Percentage of Price / Auto (ATR-Relative) |
InpATRPeriod | int | 14 | ATR Period |
InpATRTimeframe | ENUM_TIMEFRAMES | PERIOD_M15 | ATR Timeframe |
InpATRMultiplier | double | 1.0 | Distance = ATR * this multiplier |
InpSLPoints | int | 80 | Stop Loss in points |
InpTPPoints | int | 120 | Take Profit in points |
InpSLPercent | double | 0.07 | Stop Loss (% of entry price) |
InpTPPercent | double | 0.11 | Take Profit (% of entry price) |
InpDistancePercent | double | 0.05 | Straddle distance (% of current price) |
InpSLATRMultiplier | double | 0.9 | Stop Loss = ATR * this |
InpTPATRMultiplier | double | 1.5 | Take Profit = ATR * this |
Show all 28 inputs
| Name | Type | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
InpMaxSpreadATRFactor | double | 0.25 | Skip placing orders if spread exceeds ATR * this |
InpLotSize | double | 0.01 | Lot size |
InpMagicNumber | int | 260826 | Magic number (unique EA ID) |
InpSlippage | int | 5 | Max slippage in points |
InpMaxSpreadPoints | int | 200 | Skip placing orders if spread exceeds this (points) |
InpRefreshSeconds | int | 30 | Min seconds between re-placing a stale straddle |
InpRepriceATRfactor | double | 0.5 | Re-place straddle if price drifts this * ATR from pending price |
InpUseChopFilter | bool | false | Enable ADX trend filter |
InpADXPeriod | int | 14 | ADX period |
InpADXTimeframe | ENUM_TIMEFRAMES | PERIOD_M15 | ADX timeframe |
InpMinADX | double | 20.0 | Minimum ADX to allow a new straddle (below this = treated as ranging/chop) |
InpUseDailyLossLimit | bool | true | Enable daily loss limit |
InpLimitIsPercent | bool | true | true = % of day-start balance, false = fixed money amount |
InpDailyLossPercent | double | 3.0 | Daily loss limit (% of day-start balance) - recommended max 5% |
InpDailyLossAmount | double | 20.0 | Daily loss limit (account currency, used if InpLimitIsPercent=false) |
InpCloseOpenOnLimitHit | bool | true | Also close any open position when the limit is hit (recommended) |
How to Install It
- 1Download the sourceUse "Download source (.zip)" above, or clone fingerprintacoustic/autopilot-fx-ea-site from GitHub, and unzip it.
- 2Open the data folderIn MetaTrader choose File, then Open Data Folder, and go to MQL5/Experts.
- 3Copy the filesCopy the .mq5 file into Experts.
- 4Compile in MetaEditorOpen the file in MetaEditor and press Compile. Fix any missing includes the compiler reports.
- 5Test before you tradeRun it in the Strategy Tester, then attach it to a demo chart and allow algorithmic trading.
Third-party code. ForexR did not write, test or endorse this EA, and the summary above was generated automatically from its README and code. ForexR lists only repositories with readable source code and never hosts files. Read the code, backtest it and use a demo account first; automated trading can lose money quickly.
Similar Expert Advisors
Nyao Scalper is an automated scalping robot for MetaTrader 5 that utilizes a multi-factor weighted scoring system to identify trade opportunities. It evaluates trend alignment through EMA crossovers, momentum via RSI, and price action through wick rejection and candle body analysis. The EA manages risk with adaptive AT
This MetaTrader 5 expert advisor specializes in trading Gold (XAUUSD) by targeting volatility during the New York session. It utilizes an Average True Range (ATR) indicator to identify market trends and determine entry levels for limit orders. Risk management includes fixed stop loss parameters and dynamic trailing sto
Black XAU is an automated trading robot for MetaTrader 5, specifically designed for gold. It utilizes a multi-timeframe breakout and retest strategy, identifying trading zones based on initial H4 market structure. Entries are triggered on the M5 timeframe when price retests a confirmed breakout level. The expert adviso
This MetaTrader 5 expert advisor implements a box breakout strategy designed for the foreign exchange market. The robot identifies price ranges during specific time windows and enters trades upon a breakout. It features a trend filter using fast and slow moving averages to align entries with broader market direction. R
First Candle Breakout is a MetaTrader 5 expert advisor designed to trade the breakout of the high or low of the first candle within a specified period. While traditionally used with the first 60-minute candle, the software allows users to configure any timeframe for the initial range. The robot enters a buy position wh
Need a Broker for MT5?
Compare regulated brokers that support MetaTrader, with spreads, minimum deposits and leverage side by side.
Compare brokers