Introduction


Tired of EAs that demand 40 inputs, three PDFs, and weekly “magic” set files? Donchian Reaper EA V4.1 MT4 was built for traders who want less fiddling, more trading. Flip it on, set your risk and operating hours, and let the engine handle the Donchian math in the background. No parameter jungles, no fragile optimizations—just a disciplined Donchian breakout system that adapts its channel lengths and buffers to live volatility and (optionally) aligns every entry with a higher-timeframe (HTF) bias.


This is a fully automated trading system: power on, trade, done.


Overview


Platform: MT4
Markets: Works uniformly across symbols and timeframes (majors, minors, metals, indices—choose your universe)
Timeframes: Any (common choices: M15, M30, H1)
Mode: Donchian breakout with adaptive buffers + optional HTF confirmation
You configure only:



  • Risk: fixed lot or % of balance/equity

  • Spread cap: skip poor conditions automatically

  • Session filter: gate trading to your preferred market hours

  • HTF mode: on/off and which higher timeframe to obey


Everything else—Donchian baselines, lengths, and buffers—self-configures from live volatility. Backtest curve-fitting? Hard pass.



Why It Stands Out



  • Autopilot over micromanagement – Hard-wired logic. No “parameter playground.”

  • Auto-snap Donchian baselines – Lengths & buffers are discovered from volatility in real time.

  • Backtests ≠ brittle – Because the EA self-finds lengths, you avoid the classic over/under-opt trap.

  • Robust execution – Pending validation, SL/TP and margin guards, requote shielding, session gating.

  • Black-box stability – Uniform behavior across symbols/TFs without fragile tuning.

  • Optional HTF bias – Only take trades aligned with your higher-timeframe trend.

  • Capital-first controls – Daily pause on error conditions, spread gate, and strict stop validation.

  • Limited units – Intro pricing while supplies last.


How the Donchian Reaper “Thinks”



  1. Measure – Reads current volatility to auto-select Donchian length and compute adaptive buffers (so you don’t buy into micro-wiggles).

  2. Context (optional) – If HTF bias is enabled, it checks the higher timeframe regime and only arms entries in that direction.

  3. Arm – Places buffered stop orders just beyond the channel extremes; validates against spread, StopsLevel/FreezeLevel, and margin.

  4. Act – On trigger: attaches hard SL/TP immediately; profit targets and SL are pre-validated, then re-checked after fill to keep orders broker-safe.

  5. Manage – Adaptive trailing (ATR-aware), BE+ nudge (optional), and cancel-the-other (OCO) cleanup.

  6. Stand Down – Session filter closes the shop at the day’s end if you choose, preventing surprise overnight fills.


Key Features (at a glance)



  • Auto Donchian length discovery (no manual tuning)

  • Volatility-mapped buffers (skip noisy pokes, catch real breaks)

  • HTF Bias mode (on/off; pick H4/D1, etc.)

  • OCO order handling (one fill, one risk)

  • Spread cap & session filter

  • Strict SL/TP & margin guards (no cosmetic stops)

  • Requote/Freeze-aware routing (market-then-attach when needed)

  • Daily protection hooks (optional pause after adverse conditions)


Suggested Setups



  • Conservative intraday: H1 chart, HTF bias = D1, moderate % risk (0.25–0.5%), London–NY overlap only.

  • Balanced: M30/H1 chart, HTF bias = H4, % risk 0.5–1.0%, spread cap tight on news days.

  • Exploratory swing: H4 chart, HTF bias = D1, fixed lot sizing with wide session window.



Works across symbols; start on liquid majors or gold, then branch out.




Performance Character (What to Expect)


Donchian breakouts are regime-sensitive:



  • They shine in trend or trend-transition phases (clean breaks, strong follow-through).

  • They chop more in flat ranges (your spread cap and buffer save the day here).

  • Auto-length & buffer mapping smooths the regime shift: shorter channels when volatility compresses, longer when it expands—without you touching a thing.

  • HTF bias usually reduces trade count but improves signal quality.


Typical metrics from Donchian families (guidance, not a guarantee): PF ~1.6–2.0 in clean cycles; drawdowns remain bounded by strict per-trade stops + session rules. Your results will vary by symbol, broker, and risk.


Installation & Quick Start (MT4)



  1. Download & copy the EA to: File → Open Data Folder → MQL4 → Experts.

  2. Restart MT4, then attach Donchian Reaper EA V4.1 to your chosen chart(s).

  3. In Inputs, set just the essentials:

  4. RiskMode: FixedLot or PercentRisk

  5. RiskValue: 0.01 lot or 0.5–1.0% (example)

  6. SpreadCap: e.g., 20–30 points (per symbol reality)

  7. SessionFilter: On, with start/end aligned to server time

  8. HTF Mode: On/Off and timeframe (e.g., H4 or D1)

  9. Click AutoTrading. Done.


Best Practices



  • One symbol at a time to learn fills and behavior, then add more charts.

  • Respect the spread cap. No “just this once” in crazy spreads.

  • Keep risk modest & consistent. Trend EAs compound well over time.

  • Let the session filter work. Overnight surprises aren’t a strategy.

  • Don’t over-tweak. The EA’s edge is not hand-picking Donchian lengths.


Why Traders Pick Donchian Reaper



  • Zero set-file dependency – scalability without babysitting.

  • Self-calibrating logic – volatility-aware channels and buffers.

  • Broker-safe execution – SL/TP guards, margin checks, Freeze-aware routing.

  • HTF discipline – optional “trade with the tide” enforcement.

  • Uniform across markets – no fragile, symbol-specific spaghetti.

  • Intro pricing, limited units – get in before the tier moves.


Support


Need help with setup or VPS/broker alignment?



Call to Action


Ready to ditch parameter jungles and trade a self-calibrating Donchian breakout?
Download Donchian Reaper EA V4.1 MT4 — limited introductory units available.
Set risk, press start… let it hunt.


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