Comments for https://ctrader.com/products/1879
Comments for: https://ctrader.com/products/1879
- JIn reply tosystem⬆:johnmoliver
Purchased this based on very strong backtest results on the Test version and also the live stats. Been running for 2.5 days with a £1,000 demo account on the Jan2026 higher risk present and it is now down to £811 after taking 3 sometimes 4 simultaneous sell positions on a very clear downtrend. Losses averaging between £35-£45 and wins between £4 and £9. My understanding was that it was meant to adapt to market conditions but once it has set it's initial positions it doesn't seem to adapt. Am I missing something or doing something wrong as I don't understand how the backtest results could be so out? I would get a bit of slippage but it doesn't reflect the backtest results in the slightest.
- MMagnus_Blackstone
Hi,
What you're describing is actually consistent with how a grid strategy can behave during a strong directional move.
A couple of things to keep in mind:
The bot doesn't continuously predict trend direction or flip bias after every market move. Once a grid is established, it manages that grid according to its rules.
The Jan2026 High Risk preset is an aggressive setup. It uses tighter spacing and higher exposure, which can produce very strong results during certain historical periods, but it also becomes much more sensitive to strong trends and real market conditions.
Backtests and Live Stats show how the strategy performed on specific historical data and under specific broker conditions. They don't guarantee that the same preset will perform the same way in every market environment.- Jjohnmoliver
Do you have any guidance on settings/configuration that you can share or point me in the direction of? My main concern is the size of the drawdown which ended up at nearer 30% eventually. I noticed there are SL and max drawdown settings but it would be good if there was some docs that would help me understand the impact of playing around with the parameters. In terms of backtest results I'm unsure how it would differ so much as they are results ran on the same broker platform with a demo account. An algo that I wrote and ran on the demo account for a week and then ran the backtest matched results.
- DIn reply tosystem⬆:dimar251011
Hello Magnus.
I'm wondering if you can and filter for calendar news. You know some news can move price for 5000 pips and more. And for example any news from calendar like high with 3 bulls put cbot on pause automatically 1 hour half a hour before and restart after news pass away. I'm do this my self, but wish you have this in your cbot :) thank you. Hope you understand what i mean.- MMagnus_Blackstone
Hi,
Yes, I understand exactly what you mean.
A news filter is definitely a useful feature for Gold.Maya was originally designed as a relatively simple and classic grid strategy. I've tried to keep it focused on the core grid logic without adding too many extra filters and layers of complexity.
I agree that a news filter would be useful, but it's more likely to become part of the ongoing development of Inca cBot, where I'm already adding more advanced features.Thanks for the suggestion - it's a good idea and something I'll keep in mind for future development.
- IIn reply tosystem⬆:iregis
If i use costum mode and use the presets from AlgoXP for the predefined modes i get completly different results. should it be the same? is the basket with basket TP 20 really right?
- MMagnus_Blackstone
Hi,
Not necessarily.
Copying the visible preset values into Custom mode doesn't always produce identical results.
The presets use automatic sizing based on account balance and leverage, so values like Basket TP are tied to the overall exposure of the grid.For example, a Basket TP of 20 may be correct for one volume profile, but not for another.
When recreating a preset in Custom mode, think of these as a package:
*Base Volume
*Volume Multiplier
*Max Total Volume
*Basket TP
*Basket CutIf your balance, leverage, or volume settings differ from the preset assumptions, different results are expected.
- VIn reply tosystem⬆:vintom_xu
When using custom mode, could you provide a specific range of parameter optimizations, such as which parameters need optimization and which don't? Thank you very much.
- MMagnus_Blackstone
Hi,
As a general rule, I'd focus optimization on the parameters that have the biggest impact on grid structure and exposure:
Optimize first:
- ATR Multiplier: 0.8 – 2.0
- Levels per Side: 2 – 6
- Volume Multiplier: 1.0 – 1.3
- Max Total Volume: based on account size and risk
- Basket TP: based on volume profile and target return
- Basket Cut: based on acceptable drawdown
Usually keep fixed:
- ATR Period: 14
- Session Hours: 7–21 UTC
- Rebuild Grid: On
- Seed Direction: Auto or your preferred direction
- Daily Loss Limit
- Floating Drawdown Limit
- Equity Drawdown Limit
For most setups, grid spacing, exposure, and basket logic are what drive the majority of the results. I would optimize those first before touching anything else.
- IIn reply tosystem⬆:info_simon
Hi Magnus,
Are you able to post the full preset parameter values details for each of the presets here as you site is not accessible.
Thanks very much
- Iinfo_simon
Website working now thanks alot
- LIn reply tosystem⬆:leecoleworld
Hi Magnus, I purchased Maya Gold Grid ATR after tracking the live results here:
https://cbot-live.com/live-stats/46743897I downloaded the Maya1879_BALANCED_ROI_XAUUSD_m15 configuration file, but cTrader reports incorrect parameters when I try to load it into the purchased cBot.
Comparing it with the other provided .cbotset, the Balanced ROI file appears to be missing parameters such as SessionExitMode, GridSide, TradeCapMode, MaxSpreadPips, and OnMaxSpreadAction.
Can you please send me the exact .cbotset file used for the live Balanced ROI account shown on the stats page, exported from the same cBot version currently available to purchasers? I'm hoping to verify that I’m running the same settings that produced the tracked results.
THanks- MMagnus_Blackstone
Hi,
The problem is that the Store for Live stats using old version of cBot. I'll try to prepare actual preset based on these settings.Attached are the parameters I have been using to replicate the live stats with IC Markets Raw; however, the performance has not been as strong. I'm unsure of the reason for the discrepancy; maybe parameters, broker, leverage?
"Chart": {
"Symbol": "XAUUSD",
"Period": "m15"
},
"Parameters": {
"Preset": 2,
"UseSession": true,
"StartHour": 8,
"EndHour": 19,
"CloseEod": true,
"EodHour": 21,
"SessionExitMode": 0,
"AtrPeriod": 21,
"AtrStepMult": 1.45,
"LevelTakeProfitPips": 55.0,
"LevelStopLossPips": 0.0,
"LevelsPerSide": 2,
"RebuildGrid": true,
"GridSide": 0,
"BaseVolumeLots": 0.01,
"MaxTotalVolumeLots": 0.12,
"SizeMultiplier": 1.0,
"EnsureOneTradePerDay": true,
"SeedOnSessionOpen": false,
"SeedDirection": 0,
"BasketTpMoney": 6.0,
"BasketTpPips": 55.0,
"BasketCutMoney": 30.0,
"MaxTradesPerDay": 4,
"TradeCapMode": 0,
"DailyLossStopPct": 2.0,
"EquityDrawdownStopPct": 6.0,
"MaxFloatingDrawdownPct": 3.0,
"MinFreeMarginAfterOrderPct": 80.0,
"UseTimedLossCut": true,
"MaxHoldingMinutes": 240,
"MaxSpreadPips": 0.0,
"OnMaxSpreadAction": 0,
"Label": "Maya1879_BALANCED_ROI"- MMagnus_Blackstone
Hi,
To be honest, these parameters look quite unusual for the performance shown in the Live Stats.
In particular, the combination of very small Basket TP ($6), very tight drawdown limits (2–3%), and limited exposure would normally produce a much more conservative trading profile than what is visible in the statistics.Because of that, I suspect the bot may not actually be running with these exact settings.
The Live Stats functionality is managed by the cTrader Store , so it would be best to contact them and request the exact parameter file used by the account behind those statistics, as the parameters shown here do not appear to match the trading results being displayed.
Also keep in mind that even if the parameters were identical, results on another real account can still differ due to broker-specific conditions such as spread, commissions, execution speed, slippage, and liquidity.
- GIn reply tosystem⬆:GiPro
Hi Magnus,
can i use any broker, or do you prefer IC Markets? Thank you
- MMagnus_Blackstone
Hi,
You can use any broker, but for grid trading on Gold I generally recommend RAW/ECN accounts with low spreads and commissions.
For best results:
Leverage: 1:100 or higher
Account type: RAW / ECN
Spread: as low as possible
Execution: fast execution with minimal slippageMost of my testing was done on IC Markets RAW, so it’s a good reference point, but the bot is not limited to IC Markets.
- VIn reply tosystem⬆:vintom_xu
Why is it that now, even though I've set AutoSeed to True, it always buys consecutive orders in the same direction after closing a position with only one open order? I remember it didn't work like this before.
- MMagnus_Blackstone
Hi,
That is normal in the current Maya logic.
Auto Seed = True only means the bot is allowed to start a new seed trade again when the basket is flat. It does not force the direction to change after each close.
The direction is still defined by Seed Direction. If it is set to Auto, the bot can still open several seed trades in the same direction if the short-term market bias remains the same.