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
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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
The Strat MT4 EA is an experimental automated trading system designed for MetaTrader 4 based on The Strat price action framework. It utilizes candle classifications, specifically types 1, 2, and 3, to identify potential market reversals and continuations. The robot features flexible money management, allowing users to
EA HiLo is an automated trading robot for MetaTrader 4 that utilizes the HiLo Activator indicator for signal generation. It executes buy orders when the price closes above the indicator and sell orders when it closes below. The system includes a directional filter based on a moving average to confirm market trends befo
This MetaTrader 5 expert advisor facilitates automated trading by connecting to an external Python-based reinforcement learning model. It uses socket communication to send price data to a neural network trained with the actor-critic method via TensorFlow and tf-agents. The robot is primarily designed for day trading in
This MetaTrader 4 expert advisor executes trades based on momentum oscillators, trend filters, and price action patterns. It utilizes a Stochastic oscillator alongside multiple Exponential Moving Averages to identify entry points in alignment with the prevailing trend. The logic incorporates candlestick analysis, speci
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
This MetaTrader 5 expert advisor functions as a foundational template for automated trading, primarily implementing a moving average crossover strategy. The software includes comprehensive trade management features such as fixed stop loss and take profit targets defined in ticks, a trailing stop mechanism, and break-ev
The Line of Division is a MetaTrader 5 expert advisor that identifies trading opportunities based on price frequency and level touches. The strategy monitors how many times a specific price is traded across various candles, entering buy or sell positions once a touch threshold is reached and the price deviates from tha
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
Price Action Expert is a MetaTrader 4 robot that automates trade execution by combining Fibonacci levels with candlestick pattern analysis. The EA identifies the prevailing market trend through Fibonacci ratios and seeks entry signals using pin bars, engulfing patterns, and morning star formations. It features automate
This MetaTrader 5 expert advisor automates trading based on the Japanese Ichimoku Kinko Kyo system. It identifies market trends and generates buy or sell orders using the Tenkan-sen, Kijun-sen, and Senkou Span components. The robot includes built-in risk controls such as fixed stop loss and take profit levels, and it a
This MetaTrader 5 expert advisor executes trades based on opening range breakout logic. The system identifies a price range over a specific duration and enters positions when the market breaks through these levels. It supports multiple entry methods including market orders on candle close, resting stop orders, or limit
This MetaTrader 5 expert advisor implements a long-only trend-following strategy designed specifically for gold (XAUUSD) on the hourly timeframe. The system filters entries using a 200-period exponential moving average and an optional ADX momentum filter to avoid low-volatility periods. Trade signals originate from MAC
This MetaTrader 5 expert advisor is designed for scalping gold on the M1 timeframe. It features a versatile strategy engine capable of toggling between breakout and mean-reversion modes based on market conditions. The system manages trades using ATR-based trailing stops, break-even adjustments, and time-based exits. Ri
Gold Scalper is an educational MetaTrader 5 expert advisor designed for scalping XAUUSD on the one-minute timeframe. It is presented as a masterclass tutorial to demonstrate modular coding practices. The system utilizes a 200-period Exponential Moving Average for trend filtering and the Relative Strength Index for entr
This MetaTrader 5 expert advisor is designed for gold trading using Candle Range Theory and Time-Based Strategy principles. It identifies market structure through the Accumulation, Manipulation, and Distribution cycle while detecting Fair Value Gaps and Order Blocks. The robot executes trades exclusively during specifi
This MetaTrader 5 expert advisor automates trading strategies based on Inner Circle Trader (ICT) and Smart Money Concepts (SMC). It utilizes a confluence engine to evaluate market structure, PDA zones, fair value gaps, order blocks, and SMT divergence against correlated symbols like the DXY. Designed specifically for p
DBasket EA is a statistical arbitrage expert advisor for MetaTrader 5 that trades three-pair correlation baskets. It identifies price divergences between related currency pairs using Z-score analysis and enters hedged three-leg positions expecting mean reversion. The system incorporates advanced statistical modules inc
This MetaTrader 5 expert advisor is designed for gold trading using a combined martingale and grid approach. It uses a moving average crossover filter to determine initial entry direction. If the market moves against the position, the EA opens additional trades at fixed intervals, increasing the lot size via a multipli
Universal Market Hunter is an automated trading robot for MetaTrader 5 that targets Forex, gold, and cryptocurrency markets. It allows users to switch between two main strategies: a Bollinger Band volatility breakout and an engulfing price action pattern using volume confirmation. The system manages risk through ATR-ca
AR Tenkansen Breakout EA is a MetaTrader 5 expert advisor that trades breakouts of the Ichimoku Kinko Hyo indicator's Tenkan-sen line. It uses an internal multiplier to adjust standard Ichimoku periods for different market conditions. The robot manages entries and exits based on price interaction with the Tenkan-sen an
This expert advisor for MetaTrader 5 uses the Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) indicator to execute trades based on signal line crossovers. Operating on the fifteen-minute timeframe, the robot enters buy positions when the MACD main line is above the signal line and sell positions when it is below. It incor
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
Profit Hunter is an expert advisor for MetaTrader 4 designed for forex and cryptocurrency trading. It utilizes a composite signal strategy combining Triple Moving Average, Adaptive RSI, CCI, iTrend, and Fisher indicators. The robot executes trades using a grid system where distances between orders are set manually or c
This MetaTrader 4 expert advisor implements a mean-reversion strategy using Bollinger Bands. It monitors for price action that closes outside the bands and subsequently returns within them. The robot places pending buy stop or sell stop orders at the high or low of the signal candle to capture the retracement. It featu
This MetaTrader 5 expert advisor is an example implementation designed to trade moving average crossovers on non-standard timeframes, specifically seconds-based charts. It executes trades based on price crossing a moving average or two moving averages crossing each other. The EA includes risk management features such a
This MetaTrader 4 expert advisor implements a trend-following strategy based on three exponential moving averages and the Stochastic oscillator. It identifies trade opportunities when two shorter-period EMAs sequentially cross a longer-period EMA. Positions are managed with fixed stop loss and take profit levels, with
NS Financas 4 EMA is a MetaTrader 5 expert advisor that automates trading using a four-period exponential moving average system. The robot enters trades based on the alignment of three short-term EMAs while using a 200-period EMA as a directional trend filter to ensure positions align with the long-term market bias. It
Clarissa is a MetaTrader 4 expert advisor that automates a momentum-based strategy utilizing price action and volatility indicators. It identifies entry opportunities by comparing Monday's price change to the 14-period Average True Range (ATR) on a daily timeframe. For trade management, the EA features volatility-based
Robot Desiree is a trend-following expert advisor for MetaTrader 4 that utilizes Donchian Channels for trade entries and exits. The system identifies breakouts based on configurable lookback periods and manages positions using either fixed pip-based levels or volatility-adjusted stops and targets calculated from the Av
This MetaTrader 4 expert advisor provides a framework for trading dual moving average crossovers. It offers automated trade execution with a strong focus on risk management, including lot sizing calculated from a user-defined percentage of account equity. The system manages exits through either fixed pip values or vola
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
The Belinda Sizing EA is a MetaTrader 4 expert advisor that executes a trend-following strategy based on Simple Moving Average crossovers. It uses a volatility filter comparing current Average True Range values against historical data to confirm market conditions before entry. Trades are managed with a hard stop loss a
This MetaTrader 4 expert advisor executes a trend-following strategy based on simple moving average crossovers. It enters trades when a short-term SMA crosses a long-term SMA, provided a volatility filter using the Average True Range is met. The system includes automated exit logic via opposite crossovers, a hard stop
This MetaTrader 5 expert advisor executes trades based on the MACD indicator and the crossing of two exponential moving averages. It uses a long period of twenty and a short period of six moving averages to identify trends. The robot manages active positions using a specific trailing stop mechanism that permits a perce
This high-frequency scalping robot for MetaTrader 5 is specifically designed for the gold market. It determines entry points using a combination of EMA trend filters, ADX trend strength, and dynamic RSI levels. To recover from losing positions, the EA utilizes an aggressive martingale grid system with a customizable lo
Gold SnR Momentum Scalper Pro is an automated scalping robot for MetaTrader 5, specifically optimized for XAUUSD on the M1 timeframe. It identifies entry points by combining support and resistance zones with RSI and moving average momentum. The system incorporates tick-level analysis to measure buying and selling press
This machine learning robot for MetaTrader 5 uses an ensemble of AI models including LSTM, GRU, and LightGBM to predict price movements. It executes trades based on signal confidence and predicted price targets. The EA features multiple risk controls such as volatility filters, trend-based MA filters, RSI checks, and a
This expert advisor for MetaTrader 5 is a multi-strategy system that utilizes market regime detection to switch between trend following, range trading, and breakout modes. It incorporates a wide array of technical indicators, including Moving Averages, RSI, MACD, Ichimoku, and SuperTrend. The bot manages risk through v
This MetaTrader 5 expert advisor implements an automated strategy based on Smart Money Concepts and the Trading Hub Juka Method. It analyzes market structure, institutional order blocks, and fair value gaps to identify high-probability entry points. The robot features multi-timeframe analysis, evaluating alignment betw
This MetaTrader 5 expert advisor implements an automated breakout strategy based on the high and low prices of the previous candle. It monitors price action on the active chart and enters long positions when the bid price exceeds the previous high, or short positions when it falls below the previous low. Risk managemen
This MetaTrader 5 expert advisor executes automated long-only trades based on the Supertrend indicator. It calculates trend direction using Average True Range and a multiplier factor to identify entry points. The robot includes built-in risk management tools such as percentage-based stop loss and take profit orders, as
This MetaTrader 5 robot executes trades across multiple symbols using institutional indicators including VWAP, Volume Profile, and Average Daily Range (ADR). It enters positions when price action aligns with VWAP directional bias and volume zones such as High Volume Nodes. Risk management is automated via equity-percen
This Expert Advisor for MetaTrader 5 automates trading based on Smart Money Concepts. It identifies market structure shifts such as Break of Structure and Change of Character to find entry points. The robot supports various setups including Fair Value Gap retests, Swing Failure Patterns, and breakout entries. Risk cont
This MetaTrader 5 expert advisor automates trading using Smart Money Concepts (SMC) and Inner Circle Trader principles. It identifies market entries by detecting Order Blocks, Break of Structure, Liquidity Sweeps, and Fair Value Gaps. The system incorporates a confidence scoring algorithm that evaluates signal strength
This MetaTrader 5 expert advisor implements the BBMA trading system by combining Bollinger Bands with multiple Moving Average levels including MA 5, MA 10, and EMA 50. It enters trades based on technical signals and price interactions with these indicators. The robot features comprehensive risk controls such as percent
This MetaTrader 5 expert advisor utilizes a combination of Bollinger Bands, Relative Strength Index, and Average Directional Index to identify entries. It supports multi-timeframe analysis for trend confirmation and provides optional filters for Average True Range and price action patterns such as hammers. Risk managem
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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