a demo to perform algotrading with predefined parameters.

• this code is for both backtest / trading
• make sure the file are placed into local mql4 folders respectedly.

• simply compile & select the strategy located in Expert Advisors, then start backtest.

• compile the strategy
• enable / disable "Auto Trading"
• locate the desired Expert Advisor in Navigator panel
• pull it to the chart in desired product
• check "Allow DLL imports" to enable telegram feature
• done.

These should be defined before usage.

#define STRATEGY_NAME         "EXPERT-DEMO"
#define TimerConst            3000
#define tradingQty            1

• the name shall be shown in messaging
• tradingQty is default to 1 for respected product on the chart.

these are to be altered during the calibration / backtest.

double Stoplosspt = 0; // stoploss point
double Stoplosspc = 0; // stoploss percentage
double Stopgainpt = 0; // stopgain point
double Stopgainpc = 0; // stopgain percentage

• stoploss / stopgain are defined as point & percentage.
• 0 to disable.
• if both point & percentage are enabled, point will be used.

#define CONFIG_IGNORE_HYSTERESIS        true
#define PreOrderHysteresispc            0.05

• this avoids execessive trading as conditions are touching the threshold (i.e. turning on/off frequenctly)
• e.g. with it sets to 0.1%, once Rising trend exists at 10000pt,
• the bot shall confirm a Rising Trend only if it continues to rise above 10010.

#define CONFIG_CLOSE_AT_OPPOSITE_TREND  false

this selects desired close condition with respect to the trend:

• true: CLOSE only if opposite trend
• false: CLOSE with change of trend

trading can be restricted with restricted hour range with this mode.

#define CONFIG_ALGO_HOURMODE           ALGO_HOURMODE_CLOSE_ONLY
#define CONFIG_ALGO_SHOUR              23
#define CONFIG_ALGO_EHOUR              8

options for CONFIG_ALGO_HOURMODE

• ALGO_HOURMODE_OFF: disable HOURMODE function
• ALGO_HOURMODE_ON: restrict trading within restricted hour range
• ALGO_HOURMODE_CLOSE_ONLY: only OPEN ORDER is restricted within restricted hour range

restricted hour range variable:

• CONFIG_ALGO_SHOUR: start of restricted hour range
• CONFIG_ALGO_EHOUR: end of restricted hour range