CandleStrengthBaseStartegy
cBot
Tested on Pepperstone
Version 1.0, Feb 2026
Windows, Mac, Mobile, Web
4.5
Reviews: 2
4
Profit factor
50%
Max drawdown
Since 16/02/2026
Description
This bot delivers an average yearly ROI of approximately 30%.
It is designed to run only on USDJPY with the 15-minute timeframe. For best performance, do not stop the bot or manually close trades, as this may reduce overall profitability.
Minimum recommended starting capital is $100 per account.
Recommended leverage: 1:50 or 1:100.
Lot sizing should follow capital allocation:
Lot size should scale proportionally based on your investment.
Parameters:-
Min Body Size (Pips) = 20
Max Wick Ratio = 0.3
Slipage = 2
Label = StrongBodyCandle (You can put whatever name here)
Summary
AI summary
CandleStrengthBaseStartegy is an automated trading bot designed for the USDJPY currency pair on a 15-minute timeframe. It analyzes candle strength to execute short-term trades targeting 10 pips, aiming for high-probability entries. The bot operates continuously without manual intervention for optimal performance. Recommended starting capital is $100 per account, with leverage settings of 1:50 or 1:100. Lot sizing scales proportionally with capital, for example, $100 corresponds to 0.01 lots, $1,000 to 0.10 lots, and $10,000 to 1.00 lot. Key parameters include a minimum candle body size of 20 pips, a maximum wick ratio of 0.3, and slippage set to 2. The bot achieved an average yearly return on investment (ROI) of approximately 30% over a backtest period from 2015 to 2025, with a profit factor of 4.0. It is recommended to avoid stopping the bot or manually closing trades to maintain profitability. The strategy is categorized under Forex and Scalping.
Trading profile
Customer reviews
4.5
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Discussion
FAQ
Forex
Scalping
USDJPY
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Price
Since 16/02/2026
