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Trend DCA is a MetaTrader 5 expert advisor that adds to positions in the direction of a detected trend, using dollar cost averaging with a grid of orders. It includes break-even calculation, trailing stops, an equity exit and an on-chart control panel.
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Trend DCA is an automated expert advisor for MetaTrader 5 that combines a trend filter with dollar cost averaging. It opens trades only in the direction of the trend it detects, and if price moves against a position it adds further orders on a grid to bring the average entry price closer to the market.
The EA does not read chart indicators. It works from price and position data, with a module the author calls a market sensor that measures how sensitive the market is at a given moment. The trend module then decides the allowed direction: in an uptrend the EA opens only buy orders, and in a downtrend only sell orders. Manual trend options are also available if you prefer to set the direction yourself.
The size of each additional order can be fixed, increase by a set amount (arithmetic) or grow by a multiplier (exponential). A minimum distance in points controls how far price must travel before the next order is added. The EA calculates the break-even price for the buy and sell baskets, so the take profit and trailing logic can work from the average entry.
The author's example setup uses XAUUSD. Timeframe guidance is not given here, so check the recommended setup and confirm in testing before using any other symbol or chart period.
The author shares an example configuration for gold. Treat it as a starting point for testing, not as a recommendation for your account. Input names in the terminal may differ slightly.
| Setting | Author's example |
|---|---|
| Market sensor | Smart sensor, news trading |
| New round | On |
| Volume increase by | Smart |
| Volume start | 0.01 |
| Volume multiple or addition | 3.2 |
| Min range (points) | 160 |
| Take profit (points) | 680 |
| Trailing enable (points) | 550 |
| Trailing stop (points) | 380 |
| Exit by equity | Set your own target |
Averaging and grid methods increase exposure while price moves against you. A long one-way move can use a large share of your margin and lead to a stop out. Lot multipliers make this effect stronger. Use the smallest start volume, check margin level in the Strategy Tester, and begin on a demo, cent or micro account.
Trading carries risk and you can lose more than you expect. Past results, including back-tests, do not predict future ones. Only trade with money you can afford to lose.
Run it on a VPS if you want continuous operation, and contact the author for the user guide and recommended setup before trading live.
| Product type | Expert Advisor |
|---|---|
| Platform | MetaTrader 5 (expert advisor) |
| Strategy focus | Trend, Grid, Volume |
| Delivery | Download from your account after purchase |
| License key | Not needed |
| Status | Launching soon |
| Category | Expert advisor, fully automated |
| Strategy | Trend filter with dollar cost averaging and grid |
| Example symbol | XAUUSD is the symbol the author uses in the example setup |
| Timeframes | Check the author's recommended setup before use |
| Account leverage | The author advises as high as possible, at least 1:200 |
| Deposit | Author suggests a larger balance; test on a cent or micro account first |
| Hosting | A VPS is advised (1 core, 2 GB RAM, Windows or Linux) |
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No. This product is built for MetaTrader 5 only. It will not load on MetaTrader 4, so check that your broker offers an MT5 account before buying.
The author uses XAUUSD in the example setup. Other symbols may behave very differently because spreads, volatility and point values vary, so test any other symbol in the Strategy Tester and on a demo account first.
The author recommends the highest leverage your broker offers, at least 1:200, and a balance well above the bare minimum. Averaging strategies use margin quickly, so test on a cent, micro or demo account to see how much margin your chosen settings use.
A VPS is recommended so the EA can keep running and managing the basket around the clock. The author suggests at least one core and 2 GB of RAM on Windows or Linux.
Copy the EA file into the MQL5/Experts folder through File, Open Data Folder in MT5. Refresh the Navigator or restart the terminal, drag the EA onto a chart and enable Algo Trading. Also allow trading in the EA's properties.
The author asks buyers to contact them for a user guide and suggested settings before trading. Check the product's comments or contact the author, and run a back-test with your own broker data.
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