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    2025-11-07 14:44:56.049Z

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      jinieshjoseph
        2025-11-12 19:35:33.303Z

        Somehow it is not reacting to XAUUSD even in 5m time frame at 30 breakout period. It is been three days , no trade booked

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        1. LLabot
            2026-01-06 18:52:53.223Z

            Hello! If the bot hasn't triggered a trade on XAUUSD over the last few days, it is likely because the current parameters need to be adjusted for recent market volatility.

            Settings that worked well in the past can become 'outdated' as market conditions shift. To solve this, please join our Discord server. I have already prepared updated set files and pre-configured settings that are optimized for the current price action.

            A few things to check in the meantime:

            Data Mode: Ensure your backtest or live chart is using 'Tick data from server (accurate)' to properly calculate the breakout.

            Logs: Check the 'Log' tab in cTrader to ensure there are no error messages preventing the bot from opening positions.

            I'll see you on Discord to get you the latest updates! https://discord.gg/Hh8Gmjd5uX

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            PositionSizerPro
              2025-11-07 14:44:56.071Z

              Is the bot sensitive to broker execution speed or commission models (ECN vs standard)?

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              1. LLabot
                  2025-11-07 20:18:08.918Z2026-01-20 22:09:47.026Z

                  Yes, it is highly sensitive to both.

                  For a strategy like the ADX US500 operating on a 5-Minute (M5) timeframe, your broker and connection speed are just as important as the strategy parameters.

                  Here’s why:

                  1. ⚡ Execution Speed (Latency & Slippage)
                    Sensitivity: Extremely High.

                  Reason: This is a low-timeframe strategy. The ADX is designed to catch the start of a strong, fast-moving trend. On an M5 chart, a 3-second delay in execution or high slippage can completely invalidate a signal, causing you to enter late and miss the profitable part of the move.

                  1. 💸 Commission Models (ECN vs. Standard)
                    Sensitivity: Very High.

                  Reason: M5 strategies naturally have smaller profit targets (in pips) than H4 or Daily strategies.

                  Standard Account: A high, fixed spread (e.g., 1.5 - 2 pips) is a huge disadvantage. It can instantly put your trade in a significant hole and severely damages the bot's Risk/Reward ratio, making it very difficult to be profitable.

                  ECN Account: This is strongly recommended. A razor-thin spread (e.g., 0.1 pips) plus a fixed commission is far superior. It ensures your entries are precise, and your Stop Loss and Take Profit levels are respected accurately.

                  In summary: To run this bot effectively, you need a fast, low-latency ECN broker. Running it on a slow, high-spread Standard account will likely lead to poor results, even if the strategy is sound.

                  For more discussion on which brokers and VPS setups we recommend for our bots, come join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/Hh8Gmjd5uX

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