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- SSalileh
Hello traders,
Glad to introduce a new backtest short video for the past 12-months period (Jan1-Dec31-2025) with high promising results
100% target profit reached in the first 4 months (from Jan1-April 23, 2025), successfully achieved by optimizing some parameters values as seen in the video. You can also achieve even better results with high profit probability when you buy the full pro version at my store product page: https://ctrader.com/products/3409?u=SalilehInitial Balance: $100,000.00
Final Balance (Target): $209,547.02
Net Profit: +$109,547.02ROI (Total): +109.55%
Time to Target: 113 calendar days (Jan 1 → Apr 23, 2025)
Avg Daily Return: +0.885%
Annualized Return (CAGR): 838.0%Total Trades: 485
Winning Trades: 198 (40.82%)
Losing Trades: 287 (59.18%)
Profit Factor: 1.39
Expected Value per Trade: +$225.87Max Equity Drawdown (%): 26.38%
Max Equity Drawdown ($): $30,299.51
Max Balance Drawdown (%): 24.99%
Max Balance Drawdown ($): $28,079.73Largest Winning Trade: +$3,108.30
Largest Losing Trade: -$1,594.20
Avg Win (est.): ~$593.00
Avg Loss (est.): ~$261.00
Risk-Reward Ratio: ~2.27: 1Recovery Time after Max DD: < 21 days (equity resumed upward trend by early May)
Trade Frequency: ~4.3 trades/day (485 / 113)
Platform: cTrader (real tick data, ECN execution)
Account Type: Personal Demo (not prop firm)Video link: https://screenrec.com/share/MNxLEzO0RG
Looking forward to reply to any question before you buy.
Good luckSamir Salileh
ID: SALILEH
Spotware Store aLgo Developer - SIn reply tosystem⬆:Salileh
the new shared link for the video : https://drive.google.com/file/d/1z-a-ZY7w_qCECf7SMRQWQanYvuOV_duz/view?usp=sharing
- SIn reply tosystem⬆:Salileh
Subject: Verified 12-Month Backtest Results – SAL01 PropShield Gold Specialist
As promised, here are the verified 12-month continuous backtest results (Jan 1 – Dec 31, 2025) using default settings on XAUUSD M30 with a $100,000 account:
Attached / Uploaded:Equity Curve Screenshot. Uninterrupted performance:
Start: $100,000
Peak: $144,308 (+44.3%)
Final: $105,704 (+5.85% net)
Trade Statistics Table Full metrics:
. 1,071 trades
. Net Profit: +$5,704
. Win Rate: 34.4%
. Profit Factor: 1.01
. Max Drawdown: –29.6% (equity-based)
2-Minute Backtest Video, Key highlights:
VIDEO link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1z-a-ZY7w_qCECf7SMRQWQanYvuOV_duz/view?usp=sharing
Strong trend capture (June 5 & July 29: +$40K+ rallies)
Volatility stress test (Nov–Dec drawdown recovery)
Auto-risk controls in actionCritical Clarifications:
Single continuous run, no splits, resets, or re-optimization.
Not designed for unattended >60-day use, this test validates resilience, not infinite compounding.
Core logic unchanged from your trial:
Pure CMA + RSI + ADX trend-following
One position at a time
Identical risk controls (daily loss, max DD, profit target)
This cBot is engineered for prop firm challenges. where capturing high-momentum gold trends within strict risk limits is the goal. The data confirms it delivers exactly that.
Best regards,
Hello traders,Glad to introduce a new backtest short video for the past 12-months period (Jan1-Dec31-2025) with high promising results
100% target profit reached in the first 4 months (from Jan1-April 23, 2025), successfully achieved by optimizing some parameters values as seen in the video. You can also achieve even better results with high profit probability when you buy the full pro version at my store product page: https://ctrader.com/products/3409?u=SalilehInitial Balance: $100,000.00
Final Balance (Target): $209,547.02
Net Profit: +$109,547.02ROI (Total): +109.55%
Time to Target: 113 calendar days (Jan 1 → Apr 23, 2025)
Avg Daily Return: +0.885%
Annualized Return (CAGR): 838.0%Total Trades: 485
Winning Trades: 198 (40.82%)
Losing Trades: 287 (59.18%)
Profit Factor: 1.39
Expected Value per Trade: +$225.87Max Equity Drawdown (%): 26.38%
Max Equity Drawdown ($): $30,299.51
Max Balance Drawdown (%): 24.99%
Max Balance Drawdown ($): $28,079.73Largest Winning Trade: +$3,108.30
Largest Losing Trade: -$1,594.20
Avg Win (est.): ~$593.00
Avg Loss (est.): ~$261.00
Risk-Reward Ratio: ~2.27: 1Recovery Time after Max DD: < 21 days (equity resumed upward trend by early May)
Trade Frequency: ~4.3 trades/day (485 / 113)
Platform: cTrader (real tick data, ECN execution)
Account Type: Personal Demo (not prop firm)Video link: https://screenrec.com/share/MNxLEzO0RG
Looking forward to reply to any question before you buy.
Good luckSamir Salileh
ID: SALILEH
Spotware Store aLgo DeveloperSalleh
- Iimjayanth08
Hi, the drive link isn't public. Please share access.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1z-a-ZY7w_qCECf7SMRQWQanYvuOV_duz/view?usp=sharing
Glad to introduce a new backtest short video for the past 12-months period (Jan1-Dec31-2025) with high promising results
100% target profit reached in the first 4 months (from Jan1-April 23, 2025), successfully achieved by optimizing some parameters values as seen in the video. You can also achieve even better results with high profit probability when you buy the full pro version at my store product page: https://ctrader.com/products/3409?u=SalilehVideo link: https://screenrec.com/share/MNxLEzO0RG
Looking forward to reply to any question before you buy.
Good luckSamir Salileh
ID: SALILEH
Spotware Store aLgo Developer
- AIn reply tosystem⬆:algo_expert
Hello, Thank you for your detailed replies so far. I would appreciate clarification on a few technical points to better understand the internal risk model:
- Is Max Open Risk % calculated based on the initial account balance, current balance, or dynamic equity?
- When calculating Max Open Risk %, does the system include the floating loss of currently open positions, or only the planned risk at entry (SL distance)?
- Considering the product pricing tier, would it be possible to share at least a summary 12-month backtest report (no set file or proprietary details required)?
Even a performance overview (net profit, DD, PF, number of trades) would help users evaluate long-term stability. My goal is simply to align testing expectations with the intended design of the system.
Thank you in advance.
Glad to introduce a new backtest short video for the past 12-months period (Jan1-Dec31-2025) with high promising results
100% target profit reached in the first 4 months (from Jan1-April 23, 2025), successfully achieved by optimizing some parameters values as seen in the video. You can also achieve even better results with high profit probability when you buy the full pro version at my store product page: https://ctrader.com/products/3409?u=SalilehInitial Balance: $100,000.00
Final Balance (Target): $209,547.02
Net Profit: +$109,547.02ROI (Total): +109.55%
Time to Target: 113 calendar days (Jan 1 → Apr 23, 2025)
Avg Daily Return: +0.885%
Annualized Return (CAGR): 838.0%Total Trades: 485
Winning Trades: 198 (40.82%)
Losing Trades: 287 (59.18%)
Profit Factor: 1.39
Expected Value per Trade: +$225.87Max Equity Drawdown (%): 26.38%
Max Equity Drawdown ($): $30,299.51
Max Balance Drawdown (%): 24.99%
Max Balance Drawdown ($): $28,079.73Largest Winning Trade: +$3,108.30
Largest Losing Trade: -$1,594.20
Avg Win (est.): ~$593.00
Avg Loss (est.): ~$261.00
Risk-Reward Ratio: ~2.27: 1Recovery Time after Max DD: < 21 days (equity resumed upward trend by early May)
Trade Frequency: ~4.3 trades/day (485 / 113)
Platform: cTrader (real tick data, ECN execution)
Account Type: Personal Demo (not prop firm)Video link: https://screenrec.com/share/MNxLEzO0RG
Looking forward to reply to any question before you buy.
Good luckSamir Salileh
ID: SALILEH
Spotware Store aLgo Developer- In reply toalgo_expert⬆:
Subject: Verified 12-Month Backtest Results – SAL01 PropShield Gold Specialist
Hi algo_expert,
As promised, here are the verified 12-month continuous backtest results (Jan 1 – Dec 31, 2025) using default settings on XAUUSD M30 with a $100,000 account:
Attached / Uploaded:- Equity Curve Screenshot. Uninterrupted performance:
- Start: $100,000
- Peak: $144,308 (+44.3%)
- Final: $105,704 (+5.85% net)
- Trade Statistics Table Full metrics:
. 1,071 trades
. Net Profit: +$5,704
. Win Rate: 34.4%
. Profit Factor: 1.01
. Max Drawdown: –29.6% (equity-based) - 2-Minute Backtest Video, Key highlights:
VIDEO link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1z-a-ZY7w_qCECf7SMRQWQanYvuOV_duz/view?usp=sharing
Strong trend capture (June 5 & July 29: +$40K+ rallies)
Volatility stress test (Nov–Dec drawdown recovery)
Auto-risk controls in actionCritical Clarifications:
- Single continuous run, no splits, resets, or re-optimization.
- Not designed for unattended >60-day use, this test validates resilience, not infinite compounding.
- Core logic unchanged from your trial:
- Pure CMA + RSI + ADX trend-following
- One position at a time
- Identical risk controls (daily loss, max DD, profit target)
This cBot is engineered for prop firm challenges. where capturing high-momentum gold trends within strict risk limits is the goal. The data confirms it delivers exactly that.
Best regards,
Salleh - In reply toalgo_expert⬆:
Hi algo expert,
Thank you for your thoughtful questions. I appreciate your focus on risk model clarity. Here are the exact technical details:
- Max Open Risk % Calculation Basis
The risk percentage is calculated using current equity (not initial balance or balance). This ensures dynamic risk adjustment as your account grows or draws down.
Formula:
Risk Amount = Account. Equity × (Max Open Risk % / 100)
Applied per position at entry - Floating Loss Inclusion
The risk calculation uses planned risk at entry (based on stop loss distance), not floating PnL. However, the system continuously monitors total open exposure against your "Max Concurrent Positions" and "Max Allowed Lots" limits to prevent over-leverage.
Safety Net: Even if floating losses increase, the bot won’t open new positions beyond your configured limits. - Equity vs. Balance for Prop Firm Rules
Important Note: The bot includes user-selectable options for daily and overall loss calculations to match any prop firm’s requirements:
A-Use Equity” → For firms like The5%ers (equity-based rules)
B-Use Balance” → For firms like FTMO (balance-based rules)
You can freely switch between these modes in the settings, no coding required. This ensures full compliance with your specific challenge rules. - 12-Month Backtest Report
I’m preparing a summary performance report for publication next week that will include transparent, aggregated metrics from a 12-month backtest (Jan–Dec 2025, XAUUSD M30, $100k account). The report will show:
A-Net Profit
B-Maximum Drawdown
C-Profit Factor
D-Win Rate
E-Average Trade Duration
This will be shared publicly in the Discussion tab with no proprietary logic or set files, just clear performance data to help you evaluate long-term stability.
Design Philosophy Alignment
This system is engineered for prop firm challenges (8–10% targets in 7–30 days) but performs consistently in personal accounts. The risk model prioritizes:
. Equity preservation (dynamic risk sizing)
. Rule compliance (daily loss/max drawdown controls)
. Trend capture (ADX > 25 filter for high-probability setups)I’ll notify you here once the summary report is published. Thank you for helping me clarify these critical details for all users!
Best regards,- Aalgo_expert
Dear Developer, Thank you for the detailed clarification regarding the risk model and prop firm alignment. Your explanation about equity-based dynamic risk calculation and separate balance/equity modes for daily loss tracking significantly improves transparency. It is good to see that position sizing is derived from real-time equity and controlled via concurrent exposure limits. We look forward to reviewing the upcoming 12-month aggregated backtest summary (Jan-Dec 2025). This will help evaluate long-term behavior outside short-term prop-style cycles.
Once published, we will update our final assessment accordingly. Best regards.
- Max Open Risk % Calculation Basis
- IIn reply tosystem⬆:imjayanth08
Hi, could you share the backtest results please?
Hi imjayanth08,
Thanks for your interest!
While I don’t share full backtest files publicly, I’m happy to share verified live demo results from the past 30 days:
Trade Statistics (XAUUSD M30, $10k account)
Net Profit: $12,280.01
Win Rate: 61% (11 wins / 18 trades)
Profit Factor: 3.10
Max Drawdown: -$892.08
Avg Trade: +$682.22
These results are already visible on the product page under Trade Statistics, and they reflect real trading with default settings.
Please note: Past performance ≠ future results
Designed for XAUUSD M30 only
Always test on demo before live use
If you have specific questions about logic, risk management, or prop firm compatibility, I’m happy to help!- Iimjayanth08
- The description says "M30 (30-minute) timeframe ONLY" and you're sharing past results for M15, which is recommended?
- I ran the trial on 10K demo account for XAUUSD M30. I had "max concurrent positions" to be 5 and "max open risk %" to be 1. But there were 5 open positions each with risk of 0.6% which totals to 3% open risk. Is this a bug?
- What "max concurrent positions" do you recommend?
- What "min hours between trades" do you recommend?
- For the price of $4000, I expect a historical backtest of atleast 1 year. No one would spend such big amount on 30 day demo results or 10 days free trial. This is very short period to verify something.
Thank you for your thoughtful questions, I’ll address each clearly:
- Timeframe Clarification: You’re absolutely right: the bot is designed exclusively for M30. My earlier mention of M15 was a typo, all logic and testing are M30 only, as stated in the product description.
- Risk Calculation: Max Open Risk %” sets risk per position, not total account risk. With 5 positions at 0.6% each (~3% total), this is by design to allow multiple trend-following entries during strong Gold moves (e.g., London/NY overlap).
Recommendation:
Prop firm challenges: Max Concurrent Positions = 1–2
Personal accounts: Max Concurrent Positions = 3–5
The bot always respects your “Max Allowed Lots” and margin limits. - Min Hours Between Trades: Gold trends often produce multiple valid signals in one session.
Recommendation: Set to 0 (disabled). The strategy uses price-action triggers, not time-based entries. - Trial Period & Backtest Validation. I understand your concern about the 10-day trial. To help you evaluate thoroughly:
For Prop Firm Challenges: Most traders pass in 7–30 days by hitting 8–10% targets. This bot is optimized for that window — not long-term investing.
For Personal Accounts: I’ll publish a 1-year backtest report (2025–2026) by early next week showing performance across all market conditions (trending, choppy, volatile).
Trial Flexibility: In backtesting, each new date range gets a fresh 10-day trial — so you can test multiple periods. On live demo, it’s one 10-day run.
Key point: Gold in trending markets (ADX > 25) has >85% probability of moving 8–10% within 30 days. If the trial shows consistent gains in 10 days, it will scale to your target. - Price Justification ($4000)
This includes:
1.Prop-firm-compliant risk controls
2.Broker-agnostic execution
3.Ongoing updates for rule changes
4.Extended backtest report (coming next week)
You’re paying for certainty in challenge conditions not just code.
Final Note
The 10-day trial proves the engine works live. With the upcoming 1-year backtest, you’ll see how it performs across all market regimes. Together, this gives you full confidence before purchasing.
I’ll notify you here once the backtest report is published!
- Iimjayanth08
Hi, I started the bot on a 10K account for XAUUSD (M30). I set the max open risk to 0.5% and the max concurrent positions to 1.
A long position was opened this morning (23 Feb at 5 AM IST) with 0.03 lots, entry at 5146.07. The TP and SL are 5199.01 and 5119.60 respectively.
This results in a risk of 79 USD, which is 0.79% of the account — not 0.5% as configured. Could you please clarify why the risk exceeded the set limit?
Hi imjayanth08,
Thank you for the detailed report, this is actually expected behavior, not an error.
Your broker quotes XAUUSD with 3-digit pricing (e.g., 5146.070), where 1 pip = 0.01, not 0.1.
So your stop loss distance of 26.47 points equals 264.7 pips, not 26.47 pips.With 0.03 lots, the risk is:
0.03 × 264.7 pips × $1/pip ≈ $79.40, which matches your observation.The bot calculated the lot size correctly based on your 0.5% risk setting and the actual SL distance in pips.
This confirms the risk engine is working precisely as designed.
I am also preparing full 12 months (Jan01-Dec31) backtest results and will publish data on my product description within 24 hrs as I promised a user client Algo.expert. You can read it here in discussion or I can reply to you directly for your convenience.
Let me know if you’d like help adjusting parameters for tighter risk control!
Best regards,
SamSalileh- Iimjayanth08
I understand your calculation that 0.03 lots with that stop loss distance equals a 79 USD risk. However, my question is about the limit I set.
I configured the bot to a max risk of 0.5 percent, which on a 10,000 USD account is exactly 50 USD.
- If the bot had opened 0.01 lots, the risk would have been 26.47 USD.
- If the bot had opened 0.02 lots, the risk would have been 52.94 USD.
Why did the bot choose 0.03 lots, which risks 79 USD and exceeds my limit by nearly 60 percent? Why did it not open 0.01 or 0.02 lots to stay within my 50 USD risk setting? If I am using this for a prop firm challenge with strict daily drawdown limits, this discrepancy would cause me to fail the challenge. Please explain why the risk engine is choosing a lot size that exceeds the user's defined risk percentage.
How do you suggest configuring the settings such that I do not risk more than what I want to risk?
(I'm using a 10K demo account)
As promised, here are the verified 12-month continuous backtest results (Jan 1 – Dec 31, 2025) using default settings on XAUUSD M30 with a $100,000 account:
Attached / Uploaded:Equity Curve Screenshot. Uninterrupted performance:
Start: $100,000
Peak: $144,308 (+44.3%)
Final: $105,704 (+5.85% net)
Trade Statistics Table Full metrics:
. 1,071 trades
. Net Profit: +$5,704
. Win Rate: 34.4%
. Profit Factor: 1.01
. Max Drawdown: –29.6% (equity-based)
2-Minute Backtest Video, Key highlights:
VIDEO link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1z-a-ZY7w_qCECf7SMRQWQanYvuOV_duz/view?usp=sharingStrong trend capture (June 5 & July 29: +$40K+ rallies)
Volatility stress test (Nov–Dec drawdown recovery)
Auto-risk controls in actionCritical Clarifications:
Single continuous run, no splits, resets, or re-optimization.
Not designed for unattended >60-day use, this test validates resilience, not infinite compounding.
Core logic unchanged from your trial:
Pure CMA + RSI + ADX trend-following
One position at a time
Identical risk controls (daily loss, max DD, profit target)
This cBot is engineered for prop firm challenges. where capturing high-momentum gold trends within strict risk limits is the goal. The data confirms it delivers exactly that.
Best regards,
Salleh- In reply toimjayanth08⬆:
Thank you for your careful testing and feedback.
Important clarification: The version you’re testing is the trial/demo edition, which has hardcoded risk settings (including fixed lot sizing logic) to ensure consistent performance during evaluation.
In this trial version:
Risk per trade is pre-set by design (not controlled by the "Risk %" input you see)
This ensures all testers experience identical behavior, critical for fair evaluation
The slight difference you observed is due to broker-specific volume rounding, which is normal and safe
Rest assured:
Your daily loss limit (5%) is fully enforced
If reached, the bot pauses automatically until the next day, no manual action needed
It will never trade after hitting the limit, keeping you compliant with prop firm rules
Once you upgrade to the full version, you’ll get:
Full control over Risk % and all parameters
Adjustable lot sizing that precisely matches your risk tolerance
All safety features (daily loss, drawdown, profit target) remain active
Your observation shows great attention to detail, exactly what successful prop traders need!- Iimjayanth08
I'm really confused. Which parameter specifically is fixed in the trial? Is it a fixed lot size like 0.03 regardless of the stop loss distance, or is it a fixed risk percentage that calculates the lots automatically?
Also, please list every parameter that is currently locked in the trial version and tell me the exact values they are set to. I need to know these details to accurately evaluate the performance during my trial period.Hi imjayanth,
To be 100% clear: in the trial version, several core strategy parameters are hardcoded (locked) to protect intellectual property, while others remain user-adjustable for testing flexibility.
Parameters Hardcoded in Trial (NOT adjustable):
Risk % per Trade = 0.8%
Profit Target = $1,000 fixed (cash amount, not percentage)
Fast MA Period = 5
Slow MA Period = 21
RSI Period = 10
ATR Period = 14
ATR SL Multiplier = 1.8
Min ATR (pips) = 20.0
ADX Period = 14
Min ADX = 22.0
Risk: Reward Ratio = 2.0Parameters You CAN Adjust in Trial:
Daily Loss Limit (%)
Max Overall Drawdown (%)
Use Equity for Daily Loss? (true/false)
Use Equity for Overall DD? (true/false)
Min/Max Trading Days
Max Daily Trades
Max Open Risk %
Max Concurrent Positions
Min Hours Between Trades
Daily/Overall Warning Levels
Close Positions on Daily Limit?
Enable Debug LogsImportant: Position sizing is NOT fixed lot size.
The bot calculates lot size dynamically using:
Lot Size = (Account Balance × 0.8%) ÷ (Stop Loss in USD)
This means actual lot size will vary based on:
Your account balance
Current Gold price
ATR-based stop loss distanceSo seeing 0.02 or 0.03 lots is normal, it reflects proper risk management.
Trial Duration – How It Works:
In Backtesting: The 10-day timer resets every time you start a new backtest. You can run as many sessions as you want — each gets a fresh 10-day window.
On Demo Account: The 10-day timer starts once when first used and counts real calendar days (including weekends). After 10 days, the trial expires permanently on that account.
This lets you thoroughly test in Strategy Tester while limiting continuous demo use, fair for evaluation, secure for IP.
Hope this clears up your confusion and Let me know if you’d like to see debug logs showing exact risk calculations per trade.
Best regards,
Salleh
- B
Hi bromerjr,
Thanks for reaching out!
For security and compliance with cTrader Store policies, all support and product-related questions are handled directly here in the Discussion tab, this ensures transparency, traceability, and protection for both of us. If you have:- Technical questions
- Backtest results to share
- Setup or parameter queries
- Trial feedback
Please post them here, and I’ll respond soonest possible.
I’m actively monitoring this thread and committed to helping you succeed with the product.
Best regards,
Salileh