Introduction

SWAT KATS EA V1.0 is an automated trading system designed for the MetaTrader 5 (MT5) platform. It uses algorithmic logic to analyze market conditions and execute trades automatically without requiring constant manual intervention. The system is built to identify trading opportunities using a combination of technical indicators, price movement analysis, and predefined trading rules. Once installed on MT5, it continuously scans the market and opens or manages trades when the required conditions are met. The EA is intended to help traders maintain disciplined trading while reducing emotional decision-making that often affects manual trading.

Key Features

Automated Trading
The EA automatically analyzes the market and executes buy or sell orders based on programmed strategy conditions.
Advanced Market Analysis
It evaluates market data such as price movements, trend direction, and momentum indicators to determine potential trade opportunities.
Risk Management System
Includes built-in stop loss, take profit, and lot management settings to control risk exposure and protect trading capital.
Spread Filter
The EA avoids opening trades when spreads exceed the defined limit, helping traders avoid unfavorable market conditions.
Customizable Parameters
Users can adjust settings such as lot size, risk percentage, trading hours, and stop loss levels according to their trading preferences.
Continuous Market Monitoring
The EA monitors market activity continuously during trading sessions and reacts instantly when trading conditions are satisfied.
Compatibility with MT5 Platform
It is designed specifically for MetaTrader 5, ensuring smooth integration with MT5 tools and execution systems.

Recommended Settings

The following settings are generally recommended for stable performance. Traders may adjust them depending on their risk tolerance and broker conditions.

Timeframe: M15 or M30
Currency Pairs: Major pairs with good liquidity such as EURUSD, GBPUSD, and USDJPY
Initial Deposit: Minimum $500 recommended
Lot Size: 0.01 per $500 balance or use dynamic lot management
Risk Per Trade: 1% – 2% of account balance
Maximum Spread: 20 – 25 points
Trading Sessions: London and New York sessions preferred
VPS Usage: Recommended for uninterrupted trading

These settings help ensure stable execution and better market conditions for automated strategies.

Backtest Result

Backtesting is commonly used to evaluate how the EA strategy performs using historical market data. Based on typical testing conditions in MT5, the EA may show the following characteristics:

Test Period: Several years of historical data
Model Quality: High modeling accuracy depending on data source
Win Rate: Moderate to high depending on pair and timeframe
Profit Factor: Typically above 1.5 in optimized conditions
Drawdown: Controlled drawdown when proper risk settings are applied
Trade Frequency: Moderate number of trades per week depending on market volatility

Backtest results should only be used as a reference. Actual live performance may vary due to changing market conditions, broker spreads, and execution speed.

Advantages

Automated Execution
Trades are executed automatically without requiring constant monitoring.
Emotion-Free Trading
The EA follows predefined rules, eliminating emotional decision-making.
Consistent Strategy Application
Trading rules are applied consistently on every trade.
Time Efficiency
Traders do not need to spend hours analyzing charts.
Continuous Market Monitoring
The system can monitor the market 24 hours during trading sessions.
Customizable Settings
Traders can adjust risk levels, lot sizes, and trading parameters.

Disadvantages

Market Dependency
Performance may vary depending on market conditions and volatility.
Requires Proper Broker Conditions
High spreads or slow execution can negatively impact automated trading performance.
Risk of Drawdown
Like any trading system, losing periods may occur.
Technical Setup Required
Users must understand MT5 installation and configuration steps.
VPS May Be Needed
To keep the EA running continuously, many traders use a VPS which adds extra cost.

Installation & Setup Guide

Download the EA file in .ex5 format.
Open the MetaTrader 5 platform.
Click File and select Open Data Folder.
Navigate to MQL5 and then open the Experts folder.
Copy the EA file into the Experts folder.
Restart the MetaTrader 5 platform.
Open the desired trading pair chart and timeframe.
Drag the EA from Navigator → Expert Advisors onto the chart.
Enable Algo Trading on the MT5 toolbar.
Adjust the EA input settings such as lot size, risk percentage, and spread limit.
Confirm settings and allow the EA to start monitoring the market.

Support & Disclaimer

Support

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Disclaimer:

Forex and gold trading involve risk. Past performance doesn't guarantee future results. Always test robots on demo before live trading and use proper risk management.