A professional, rules-based trend-following cBot for Gold (XAUUSD) on M15

This cBot combines dual EMA crossovers, RSI momentum confirmation, and a minimum price move filter to capture high-conviction trends in XAUUSD. Built with no black boxes, no curve-fitting, and strict safety logic, it’s designed for serious traders who value discipline over hype.

1.Primary Timeframe: M15 (optimized)

2.Secondary: H1 (compatible- test thoroughly on demo first)

3. XAUUSD only — auto-stops on any other instrument

Optimized Default Parameters (Ready to Use)

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Fast Ma Period: 3

Slow Ma Period: 10

RSI Period: 14

Min Pips Move: 100

Initial Quantity: 0.01,

Use Risk Percent: true,

Risk Percent: 1.0,

Stop Loss Pips: 200,

Take Profit Pips: 400,

Trailing Stop Distance: 0,

Target Profit: 500.0,

Max Allowed Lots: 100.0,

Allow Hedging: false,

Use Drawdown Protection: true,

Max Drawdown Percent: 15.0,

Min Margin Level Percent: 120.0,

Close On Friday": true

Professional Risk Safeguards

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1-Equity Drawdown Protection: Halts trading at user-defined % loss

2-Friday Auto-Close: All positions closed at 23:58 server time

3-Margin Monitoring: Pauses if margin level < 120%

4-Max Lot Cap: Prevents overexposure

5-Symbol Enforcement: Only runs on XAUUSD

Single-Position Philosophy

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This cBot opens only one position at a time — by design.

1-Prevents overexposure in volatile gold markets

2-Ensures full focus on high-conviction setups

3-Reduces conflicting signals during reversals

This is not a limitation — it’s a core risk principle shared by both Trial and Pro versions. We recommend testing both modes in demo before live use.

Critical Risk & Usage Notice

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1-Trading involves substantial risk — including total loss of capital

2-Past performance ≠ future results — even with robust logic

3-Always test in demo first — validate parameters under live spreads & slippage

4-No news filter: Avoid major events (NFP, FOMC) — Gold reacts violently

5-Drawdown is equity-based (includes floating P/L) — sharp moves may trigger shutdown

6-Trailing Stop & Hedging: Both disabled by default for safety. Enable only after thorough demo testing and full understanding of your broker’s policies.

Recommended Account Setup

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Risk per trade should not exceed 1–1.5% of your account equity.

Account Size Max Safe Lot (200-pip SL) Suggested Start

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$1,000 0.01 lot 0.01 lot

$5,000 0.05 lots 0.01–0.02 lots

$10,000 0.10 lots 0.02–0.05 lots

$20,000+ 0.20+ lots 0.05+ lots

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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1. What timeframe and symbol should I use?

→ XAUUSD M15 (H1 also supported — test on demo first). Stops instantly on other symbols.

2. Do I need to optimize parameters?

→ No. All defaults are production ready. Adjust only after demo testing.

3. Why no trades for hours/days?

→ By design. Waits for strong trend + RSI confirmation + 100-pip move.

4. Recommended settings for a $10,000 account (1:500 leverage)?

→ Use defaults: Risk Percent: 1.0, Stop Loss: 200 pips, Max Drawdown: 15%

5. Can I use this live right away?

→ No. Demo test first — understand behavior in choppy vs. trending markets.

6. Why is Trailing Stop / Hedging disabled?

→ Both are high-risk features that depend heavily on broker behavior and market conditions.

→ They are available as parameters — but disabled by default to ensure safe onboarding.

→ Enable only after validating their impact in demo mode.

7. What happens if I enable hedging?

→ Broker-dependent. Some reduce margin; others increase costs or restrict it.

→ Verify your broker’s policy before enabling.

8. Why did the bot close all positions on Friday?

→ “Close Positions Friday 23:58” is enabled by default. Disable via parameter if needed.

9. Can I get a refund?

→ Refunds are only approved for technical malfunctions (per Store policy).

→ This bot functions as described — no refund warranted.

→ Always test in demo first.

See It in Action

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Back test Setup Guide Video: https://screenrec.com/share/rHkDtFWw6b

Video shows: Signal logic, chart setup (XAUUSD M15), parameter adjustment — not performance claims

Chart Setup: Apply to XAUUSD M15. Add EMA (3), EMA (10), RSI (14) for visual confirmation (bot uses them internally regardless).

License & Compliance

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1-© 2025 Samir Salileh. All rights reserved.

2-Licensed for personal use only

3-Redistribution prohibited under cTrader Store Terms

4-No source code included — protected by cTrader’s encryption system

You are responsible for:

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1-Understanding automated trading risks

2-Testing on demo before live use

3-Accepting full responsibility for trading outcomes

Final Note

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This cBot is not a “profit machine.”

It’s a transparent, rule-based tool for traders who value discipline, risk control, and market truth.

If that’s you — welcome.