This expert advisor for MetaTrader 4 implements a grid-based scalping strategy. It places multiple trade orders at fixed intervals, defined by a configurable pip gap. The system manages a specific number of grid lines on both sides of the starting price, aiming to capture small price movements. It utilizes fixed lot si
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Expert Advisor Library
1,977 free, open-source expert advisors for MetaTrader 4 and 5, each linked to its source code on GitHub.
Type
Strategy
This MetaTrader 4 expert advisor is a scalper designed for the five-minute timeframe across several Forex pairs. It utilizes three strategies based on overbought and oversold market conditions to execute trades. Risk management features include a fixed hard stop loss, a virtual take profit and stop loss derived from an
Spike Trader is a price action robot for MetaTrader 4 and 5 that identifies price spikes to trade market reversals. It monitors candle highs or lows relative to preceding bars and requires a specific percentage price jump and candle close position to trigger an entry. The EA enters trades in the opposite direction of t
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
Falcon A is a MetaTrader 4 robot that utilizes a k-Nearest Neighbors (kNN) classification algorithm for pattern-based trading. It follows a model-based approach where the user must first generate historical data files through a training simulation in the Strategy Tester. The system calculates entry probabilities using
Binario is a breakout expert advisor for MetaTrader 4 and 5 that utilizes a price channel constructed from two moving averages of the same period. By default, it uses a 144-period exponential moving average applied to both highs and lows. It enters trades when the price moves outside this band by a predefined pip dista
This MetaTrader 4 expert advisor implements a sophisticated trading framework based on a 2023 soft computing research paper. It utilizes a Bidirectional LSTM with an Attention Mechanism and Chaotic Neuro-Oscillators to predict future High, Low, Close, and Open prices. To address the limitations of traditional lagging i
Heiken Ashi Naive is a trading robot for MetaTrader 4 and 5 that executes trades based on Heiken Ashi candle characteristics, including body length and wick presence. It evaluates candle sequences to enter positions and can be configured to either follow the trend or operate in an inverted mode for mean-reversion. Risk
Max Profit is a trend-following expert advisor for MetaTrader 4, specifically optimized for the M1 timeframe. It utilizes a combination of technical indicators, including Parabolic SAR and MACD, to identify market trends and execute trades. The software includes dedicated modules for lot management, symbol analysis, an
This MetaTrader expert advisor implements a classic moving average crossover strategy for both MT4 and MT5. It enters trades when a fast moving average crosses a slow moving average, requiring a user-defined minimum point difference to confirm the signal. The robot includes risk management features such as stop loss, t
MultiTrader is a multi-currency expert advisor for MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 that executes trades across multiple forex instruments concurrently. It uses a modular system of filters to generate entry and exit signals based on various technical indicators. The EA manages risk through fixed or trailing stop losses, b
Persistent Anti is a technical expert advisor for MetaTrader 4 and 5 that attempts to exploit the statistical persistence or anti-persistence of price trends. It analyzes a user-defined number of historical candles to determine if the market is currently repeating or reversing its previous directional movements. The ro
Falcon F2 is an expert advisor for MetaTrader 4 that implements model-based trading by interpreting external signals. The robot acts as an execution interface for predictions generated outside the platform, such as those from R-based models or a Decision Support Centre. It enters trades when predicted price changes exc
Conservative Scalper EA is a MetaTrader 4 robot designed for intraday scalping on major currency pairs such as EURUSD, GBPUSD, and USDJPY. It determines market bias on the M15 timeframe using dual Exponential Moving Averages and enters trades on the M5 chart based on RSI levels and candle breakouts. The system prioriti
MyRandom is a proof-of-concept expert advisor for MetaTrader 4 and 5 that executes trades in random directions. Developed for educational purposes and backtesting research, the robot enters a position after a user-defined number of bars have passed. It includes standard risk management controls such as fixed lot sizing
AlgoMaster NNFX is an algorithm development and testing system for MetaTrader 4 and 5, built specifically to implement the No Nonsense Forex (NNFX) trading methodology. It enables users to test trading logic across 28 major forex pairs while managing complex factors like currency exposure, news events, and market volat
This educational expert advisor for MetaTrader 4 and 5 demonstrates a logic for scaling into winning positions. It utilizes a simple moving average crossover strategy for initial trade entries. The primary feature is a function that detects when a current position has reached a specific profit target to trigger additio
This MetaTrader 4 expert advisor executes trades repeatedly at a user-defined price level. The robot monitors price action and opens a buy or sell position when the market reaches the specified entry price. Once a trade is closed via the designated take profit target, the EA resets and prepares to re-enter the market a
Icarus is an automated trading system for MetaTrader 4 that employs a grid strategy with Martingale lot scaling. It utilizes Bollinger Bands and the Stochastic Oscillator to identify entry points, offering a conjunctive mode for filtered execution. The EA manages risk through maximum position limits, equity warning thr
This expert advisor for MetaTrader 4 implements a mean reversion strategy primarily targeted at the GBPUSD pair. It automates trade execution by identifying price patterns and entering positions with predefined risk parameters. The bot manages exits through a hard stop loss, a target take profit based on a user-defined
This expert advisor for MetaTrader 4 and 5 serves as a tutorial for implementing cooling-off periods between trade executions. It triggers entries based on a standard moving average crossover using configurable fast and slow periods. Users can restrict trade frequency by setting a minimum number of bars or minutes that
This automated expert advisor for MetaTrader 4 executes trades based on moving average crossovers and trend-following logic. It incorporates the Chandelier Exit method, utilizing the Average True Range and price extremes to determine market direction. Risk management is handled through user-defined stop loss and take p
Falcon S is a rule-based expert advisor for MetaTrader 4 designed to execute trades based on external sentiment analysis data. It functions as a production bridge for decisions generated in external environments like R, reading trade triggers from CSV files. The robot operates primarily on the H1 timeframe with schedul
This expert advisor for MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 implements a trend-following strategy based on moving average crossovers. It triggers trades when a fast moving average crosses a slow moving average, utilizing new bar detection to filter out market noise. The system manages open positions using fixed stop loss and
This Expert Advisor for MetaTrader 4 implements the No Nonsense Forex (NNFX) methodology on the daily timeframe. It manages 27 forex pairs by scanning for signals shortly before the daily candle close to optimize spread costs. The EA handles trade entries, partial scaling out, and trailing stops based on Average True R
Jonny EA Simple is an automated trading robot for MetaTrader 4 that executes trades based on an algorithmic indicator using configurable look-back periods. It manages risk by calculating position sizes as a percentage of the current account balance, ensuring lot sizing remains proportional to equity. For trade exits, t
Simple Bot is an automated trading robot for MetaTrader 4 that utilizes Bill Williams Fractals and the Relative Strength Index to execute trades. The system monitors the one-minute timeframe for fractal formation while using daily RSI values as a filter for entry. It includes built-in risk management features such as f
Falcon R is a rule-based expert advisor for MetaTrader 4 designed to identify and trade within ranging market conditions. It utilizes a combination of Keltner Channels and Moving Averages to determine entry points. The robot provides extensive trade management options, including fixed or volatility-based stop loss and
Parallel System 3 is a MetaTrader 4 expert advisor developed specifically for trading gold. It utilizes a Directional Movement Index (DMI) signal generator with customizable smoothing periods and moving average methods. The trade management logic is based on a layered approach involving multiple trade packs, categorize
This MetaTrader 4 expert advisor implements a trend-following breakout strategy using Heiken Ashi candle sequences. The system defines local highs and lows based on consecutive candle color changes and enters trades when these price levels are breached. It operates on a reversal basis, closing active trades and initiat
This expert advisor for MetaTrader 4 and 5 executes trades based on crossovers of the 3rd Generation Moving Average indicator. It utilizes two instances of the custom indicator with adjustable periods and sampling settings to identify trend shifts. The robot enters positions when the difference between the fast and slo
Edelweiss EA is an educational trading robot for MetaTrader 4 that utilizes a multi-indicator framework to generate buy and sell signals. It combines exponential moving averages, stochastic oscillators, the awesome oscillator, ADX, and Bollinger Bands to identify market entries. Trade management includes dynamic ATR-ba
This MetaTrader 4 expert advisor is a basic automation script designed to reach a specific profit target. Upon initialization, the bot checks the current account profit against a hardcoded threshold. If the target is not met, it immediately executes a market buy order with a fixed lot size. It features an alert system
Falcon D is a MetaTrader 4 expert advisor designed for the H1 timeframe, focusing on price retracement entries filtered by technical indicators. It opens positions when price deviates significantly from the daily start point in opposition to the established trend. The system incorporates filters including a long-period
This Expert Advisor for MetaTrader 4 executes trades based on the confluence of Relative Strength Index levels and Moving Average crossovers. It enters long positions when the RSI is oversold and a fast exponential moving average crosses above a slow one, and short positions when the RSI is overbought during a downward
HolyLamp is a MetaTrader 4 automated trading system that utilizes mean-reversion signals across several technical indicators, including Bollinger Bands, RSI, Stochastics, and the Commodity Channel Index. It is primarily configured for EURUSD on the five-minute timeframe. The robot enters trades at indicator extremes an
Falcon B is an automated trading robot for MetaTrader 4 that utilizes moving average crossovers and Keltner Channels for market entries. It is specifically designed to function within a larger framework, integrating with R-based decision support software through CSV command files. The EA provides robust risk management
This MetaTrader 4 expert advisor implements the No Nonsense Forex methodology using a clean, object-oriented programming architecture. The robot manages trade entries and exits based on a modular indicator stack, allowing users to easily swap or add technical indicators via wrapper classes. It is specifically designed
XLiquidex is an impulsive volatility breakout robot for MetaTrader 4. It identifies entry signals using Keltner Channel breakouts, Moving Average filters, and a candle body range requirement to verify momentum. The expert advisor includes trade management features such as take profit, stop loss, break-even offsets, and
This MetaTrader 4 expert advisor is designed specifically for the EURUSD pair, focusing on price surge detection and subsequent pullback entries. It identifies significant volatility using ATR and candlestick body ratios, entering trades during correction phases. The robot incorporates multi-timeframe analysis across M
This MetaTrader 4 expert advisor implements a trend-following strategy based on volatility and momentum. It utilizes Average True Range calculations with configurable fast and slow multipliers to identify trade entries and manage exits. The robot handles risk through a percentage-based budget per trade, a fixed risk-re
This expert advisor for MetaTrader 4 and 5 implements a hedging recovery strategy to handle losing positions. When an initial trade moves against the user, the robot enters a recovery zone, placing counter-orders with scaled lot sizes to achieve a collective exit at a profit or break-even point. The EA includes risk co
This MetaTrader 4 expert advisor functions as a technical scanner and trade automation tool. It iterates through multiple currency pairs to evaluate market conditions and sort them according to technical criteria. The system includes logic for automated order preparation, performing real-time risk assessments before ex
Falcon C is a MetaTrader 4 expert advisor that implements a rule-based strategy using moving average crossovers and Keltner Channels. It relies on an external deep learning framework built in R to categorize current market regimes, such as normal or volatile bull and bear phases. Based on these categories, the robot sw
This MetaTrader 4 expert advisor executes automated trades based on Moving Average crossover logic and the Chandelier Exit method. It utilizes multiple Moving Average periods and shifts alongside Average True Range and price extremes to identify market trends and potential exit points. Risk is managed through fixed lot
This MetaTrader 4 expert advisor implements a trend-following strategy based on the Parabolic SAR indicator. It monitors indicator flips to identify potential entry points, opening buy positions when the SAR dots move below the price and sell positions when they move above. The robot manages trades using fixed stop los
This MetaTrader 4 expert advisor implements a mean-reversion strategy using Z-score analysis of VWAP log-returns. Instead of fixed parameters, the system dynamically calculates an optimal lookback window by comparing observed price volatility against theoretical random walk models. The EA enters trades when price retur
This MetaTrader 4 expert advisor implements a foundational trend-following strategy based on a 20-period Exponential Moving Average. It enters long positions when the market price trades above the average and short positions when it trades below. The code is designed as a template for users of the book Options Trading
Learn how to use expert advisors
Free, plain-English guides: find an EA, install it, set it up, test it and run it safely.
- 1Types of EAsRobots, trade managers, copiers and risk tools, and what each is for.
- 2Using this librarySearch, filters, badges and what our checks do and do not mean.
- 3Install an EA in MT4 or MT5Data folder, compile, attach to a chart and switch on algo trading.
- 4EA settings explainedLot size, stop-loss, magic number, max spread and trading hours.
- 5Backtest in the Strategy TesterModelling, spread, the report and the over-fitting trap.
- 6Choose a safe EAA checklist for the code, the logic, the evidence and the fit.
- 7Run an EA 24/7VPS, forward testing on demo and going live small.
- 8Open-source EAs on GitHubLicences, compiling in MetaEditor and editing inputs safely.
- 9Forex robots: an honest guideWhat automation can and cannot do for you.
About the EA Library
The ForexR EA Library collects open-source expert advisors for MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 that are published on GitHub. Each entry links to the original repository, so you always get the author's latest code, issues and licence straight from the source. Star counts, last updates and licences are synced from GitHub every hour, and new repositories are added every week.
Every repository is checked automatically before it is listed: it must contain readable MQL source code for a real expert advisor, and repositories that ship executables, hide downloads behind archive passwords or show signs of bought stars are left out. The summaries and tags are written automatically from each repository's README and code. They describe what an EA does; they are not a recommendation, and nothing here is tested or endorsed by ForexR.
Trading with expert advisors is risky. Backtest any EA and run it on a demo account before you trust it with real money. CFDs and leveraged forex are complex instruments with a high risk of losing money rapidly.
EA Library FAQ
What is an expert advisor (EA)?
An expert advisor is a program that runs inside MetaTrader 4 or MetaTrader 5. It can open and close trades on its own, manage trades you opened (trailing stops, break-even, partial closes), protect the account, or connect MetaTrader to other tools such as Telegram or Python. EAs are written in MQL4 (MT4) or MQL5 (MT5).
Are the EAs in this library free?
Yes. Every EA listed here is published on GitHub with its source code, so you can read, download and compile it at no cost. Check each repository's licence before reusing the code in your own projects: some EAs state no licence at all.
Are these EAs safe to use?
ForexR lists only repositories with readable MQL source code and never hosts files. Repositories that ship executables, ask you to disable antivirus, hide downloads behind passwords or show signs of bought stars are left out automatically. That does not make any EA profitable or bug-free: read the code, backtest it in the Strategy Tester and run it on a demo account first.
How do I install an EA in MT4 or MT5?
Download the source from GitHub, open MetaTrader, choose File, then Open Data Folder, and copy the .mq4 (MT4) or .mq5 (MT5) file into MQL4/Experts or MQL5/Experts. Open it in MetaEditor and press Compile, then drag the EA from the Navigator onto a chart and allow algorithmic trading.
How does ForexR choose which EAs to list?
A crawler searches GitHub every week for MetaTrader repositories, reads their code and keeps those that contain a real expert advisor and pass the safety checks. Stars, updates and licences are refreshed from GitHub every hour. Summaries are written automatically from each repository's README and code, so treat them as a guide and check the source.
What do "High risk", grid and martingale mean?
A grid EA opens a ladder of orders at fixed distances; a martingale EA increases the lot size after losses. Both can show smooth equity curves for a long time and then lose a large part of the account in one strong trend. EAs that use either are marked High risk, and you can hide them with the "Hide grid and martingale" filter.
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