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5 strategy templates, ready to export

Pick a template, adjust a few settings, and export a working MetaTrader 5 Expert Advisor. Each template includes built-in risk management with ATR-based stop loss, risk-reward take profit, and proper position sizing. No coding required.

Breakout

Range Breakout

Trade the breakout of a recent price range. Set the lookback period, risk %, and ATR stop loss. Optional London session filter and cancel-opposite-on-fill toggle.

Basic: Range Period, Risk %, SL (ATR), TP (R-multiple)

Advanced: London session filter, Cancel opposite order

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Trend Following

EMA Crossover

Enter when the fast EMA crosses the slow EMA. Set your EMA periods, risk %, and ATR stop loss. Optional higher-timeframe trend filter and RSI confirmation.

Basic: Fast EMA, Slow EMA, Risk %, SL (ATR), TP (R-multiple)

Advanced: HTF trend filter, RSI confirmation

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Trend Following

Trend Pullback

Wait for a trend (EMA direction) then enter on an RSI pullback. Set the trend EMA, RSI dip level, risk %, and ATR stop loss.

Basic: Trend EMA, RSI Period, Dip Level, Risk %, SL (ATR)

Advanced: London session filter, EMA buffer

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Mean Reversion

RSI Reversal

Buy oversold, sell overbought. Set the RSI period, overbought/oversold levels, risk %, and ATR stop loss. Optional session filter and trend confirmation.

Basic: RSI Period, OB Level, OS Level, Risk %, SL (ATR)

Advanced: Session filter, Trend filter

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Momentum

MACD Crossover

Enter on MACD signal line crossover. Set the MACD parameters, risk %, and ATR stop loss. Optional higher-timeframe trend filter.

Basic: Fast/Slow/Signal, Risk %, SL (ATR), TP (R-multiple)

Advanced: HTF trend filter

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How to build an EA from a template

1. Pick a template

Choose the strategy that matches how you trade. Prefer riding trends? Start with EMA Crossover. Like buying dips? Try RSI Reversal. Want session-based entries? Go with Range Breakout.

2. Adjust a few settings

Each template has 3-5 basic settings with sensible defaults. Change what you want, or leave the defaults — every template exports a valid EA immediately. Optional advanced toggles let you add filters without complexity.

3. Export, backtest, optimize

Export clean MQL5 code, load it into MetaTrader 5, and backtest in Strategy Tester. Use MT5's built-in optimization to find the best parameters. Start with a demo account and at least 6 months of historical data.

Which template is right for you?

MarketComplexityKey strength
Range BreakoutSession opensSimpleClear entry rules
EMA CrossoverTrendingSimpleCatches big moves
Trend PullbackTrendingModerateBetter entries in trends
RSI ReversalRange-boundSimpleHigher win rate
MACD CrossoverMomentumSimpleMomentum confirmation

Not sure? Start with EMA Crossover — it's the simplest to understand and backtest.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are the strategy templates free?
Yes. All 5 templates are available on the free plan. You can build, customize, and export a working Expert Advisor — no credit card required. The free plan includes 1 project and 1 export per month.
Can I change the template settings?
Absolutely. Templates are starting points with sensible defaults. You can adjust every setting — indicator periods, risk percentage, stop loss, take profit, and advanced toggles — before exporting.
Do I need coding experience?
No. You pick a template, adjust 3-5 settings, and export. No MQL5, Python, or any other programming knowledge required.
Which template should I start with?
Start with EMA Crossover — it's the simplest template with the fewest settings. Once you're comfortable with the workflow, try Range Breakout or RSI Reversal.
Can I combine elements from different templates?
Yes. The builder also has an Advanced Blocks section where you can mix and match individual indicators, conditions, and actions. Templates are the fastest way to start, but you can build anything.
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