MA Cross Trend
Overview
MA Cross Trend trades a 13/55 simple moving-average crossover on gold (XAUUSD) at H4. A fast SMA crossing above the slow SMA opens long; crossing below opens short. One position at a time, one entry per bar - the signal is latched, so a trend that stays valid cannot re-fire the same trade.
Risk is a fixed point-distance stop with a 1:2 reward target (24.00 / 48.00 USD on a 3-digit gold quote). No grid, no martingale, no averaging down. Position size comes from account equity at the configured risk percent, capped at 3.00 lots.
Verified on the near-1yr window (2025.08.01 - 2026.07.31) on the Exness XAUUSDm feed: +702.10 USD on a 10,000 USD deposit, profit factor 1.39 across 31 trades, maximum balance drawdown 344.81 USD, recovery factor 1.25. Earlier full-period figures were produced by a defective position-sizing build and have been withdrawn. Past results do not predict future returns.
Strategy Tester Report
| Trades | 31 |
| Profit Factor | 1.39 |
| Max Drawdown | 344.81 USD |
| Relative DD | —% |
| Recovery Factor | 1.25 |
Past performance does not guarantee future results. Reports are MT5 Strategy Tester outputs with default parameters and control-point modeling on Exness MT5 data; for transparency and R&D only, not investment advice.
How it trades
- Tracks a 13-period and a 55-period SMA on XAUUSD H4.
- Opens long on a bullish cross, short on a bearish cross - one entry per bar, latched until the signal flips or clears.
- Fixed stop at 24000 points with the target at 48000 points (1:2). Trailing is available but off by default: capping winners measurably hurt results in testing.
- Equity-percent sizing with a 3.00 lot cap; sealed core; one license activates on 2 terminals.
Requirements
| Platform | MetaTrader 5 - precompiled .ex5 |
| Symbol | XAUUSD (gold), 3-digit quote |
| Timeframe | H4 |
| Account | Standard or ECN; low-spread gold pricing matters |
| Hosting | VPS recommended for 24/5 operation |
| License | Term license - activates on 2 terminals |
What you get
- MA Cross Trend .ex4 + .ex5 + full setup documentation (English)
- License key — activates on up to 2 terminals (home PC + VPS)
- All updates and email support while your license is active
- Setup help within 24h if you get stuck
Changelog
| v1.2 - August 2026 | Position-sizing fix: the previous build could request lots exceeding account free margin at high gold prices, so orders were silently rejected. Defaults re-verified on the near-1yr window: SL 24000 / TP 48000 points, lot cap 3.0. |
| v1.1 - August 2026 | Verified listing: retuned to XAUUSD H4 with walk-forward confirmed defaults (SL 24000 / TP 48000 / lot cap 3.0). Added signal latching so a persisting crossover state cannot re-open the same trade tick after tick. |
| v1.0 - August 2026 | Initial release: sealed risk core; backtest verification in progress. |
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Frequently asked questions
What do I get after purchase?
A license key is emailed to you together with a secure download link. Choose your platform (MT4 .ex4 or MT5 .ex5), then paste the key into the EA's License Key field to activate it.
Which platform does it run on?
Both MetaTrader 4 (MT4) and MetaTrader 5 (MT5). One license covers both builds — download whichever you need. Note: the MT5 build requires a hedging-mode account (the retail default).
How many terminals can I activate?
Up to 2 terminals (for example a home PC and a VPS). The license binds to your MT4 account on first activation.
Does it trade automatically?
Yes — it is an expert advisor that executes its strategy automatically once attached and activated. You stay in control of risk via the inputs.