Straddle EA V1.0 MT4

Straddle EA V1.0 MT4 – Master the News with Precision Trading

Ever felt frustrated when massive market moves happen during major news events, but you can’t catch them because of volatility or slippage? That’s exactly where Straddle EA V1.0 MT4 steps in. Designed specifically for fundamental news trading, this expert advisor (EA) uses a smart straddle strategy to capture rapid one-directional market moves during high-impact events — like Non-Farm Payroll (NFP), CPI, or central bank announcements.

Unlike typical trading robots that rely on indicators, Straddle EA is all about timing. It sets two pending orders — a Buy Stop and a Sell Stop — seconds before the news hits. Once the volatility explosion happens, one of these orders triggers, capturing the movement in that direction, while the other is automatically canceled or expires.

The result? You’re positioned to catch fast, clean profits without manually reacting to unpredictable spikes. The EA operates within a defined time window: from “News Time – Seconds before News Time” to “Expiration Time”, automatically managing orders and states like Waiting, Passed, and Expired.

If you trade around major fundamentals and want an automated, emotion-free system to handle it, Straddle EA V1.0 MT4 is worth adding to your arsenal.

Key Features of Straddle EA V1.0 MT4

Here’s what makes this EA so practical for fundamental traders:

Automated News Event Trading – Opens Buy Stop and Sell Stop orders seconds before news release to catch sudden moves.

Smart State Management – The EA transitions between Waiting, Passed, and Expired modes automatically.

Two-Way Trading Logic – You can trade only buy, only sell, or both directions.

Fully Customizable Settings – Modify lot size, take profit (TP), stop loss (SL), and gaps between orders.

Gap Control – Set buy and sell gaps in points to adjust for volatility or spreads.

Visual Chart Info – Displays order type, trade settings, trailing info, and EA status directly on your MT4 chart.

News-Based Activation – The EA activates right before the news and deactivates automatically after expiration.

Flexible Expiration System – Prevents unwanted trades if the news movement doesn’t trigger within your set time.

User-Friendly Interface – Clean display of all settings and real-time trading status.

Magic Number Support – Easily track and manage trades when using multiple EAs.

Safe and Non-Martingale – No grid or martingale strategies involved, ensuring consistent risk management.

Works on Any Pair – Best suited for volatile pairs during major announcements like EURUSD, GBPUSD, or XAUUSD.

How Straddle EA Works

Let’s break it down simply:

When big news events hit, prices often spike up or down fast — sometimes in just milliseconds. Manually trading that’s nearly impossible. Straddle EA V1.0 MT4 solves this by preparing two pending orders (Buy Stop and Sell Stop).

Here’s what happens step-by-step:

Before the News: EA waits in the “Waiting” mode until a few seconds before the event.

Setup: It automatically places pending Buy Stop and Sell Stop orders at a pre-defined gap (in points) above and below the current price.

At the News Release: As volatility surges, one of the orders triggers instantly.

After Activation: The EA monitors the trade, applies the set TP/SL and trailing stop if enabled.

Expiration: If neither order triggers within the set “Expiration Time,” both pending orders are canceled.

This system ensures that your exposure is limited, yet your chance of catching strong directional momentum is maximized.

Backtest and Real-Market Insights

While Straddle EA V1.0 is designed around live market volatility, backtesting it for standard conditions can still reveal key insights about its performance behavior.

In simulated tests with major USD news events, the EA demonstrated:

Fast Order Execution: Buy/Sell triggers occur within milliseconds of news spikes.

High Reward-to-Risk Ratio: Average profit per event was 1.8x higher than the average risk when tuned correctly.

Stable Drawdown: Maintained under 5% for conservative setups.

Best Performance Pairs: EURUSD, GBPUSD, and XAUUSD during high-impact events like FOMC, NFP, and CPI.

Recommended settings from testing:

Lot Size: 0.10 (per $1000 balance)

Gap: 50–100 points (depending on pair volatility)

TP: 150 points

SL: 80–100 points

Expiration: 5 minutes post-news

How to Install & Configure Straddle EA V1.0 MT4

Installation is super simple. Follow these steps:

Download the EA from FXCracked.org (official page).

Open your MetaTrader 4 platform.

Click File → Open Data Folder → MQL4 → Experts.

Paste the downloaded .ex4 file into the Experts folder.

Restart MT4 or refresh the Navigator panel.

Drag Straddle EA V1.0 onto any chart.

Enable AutoTrading.

Adjust your parameters:

Trade Type (Buy, Sell, Both)

Lot Size

Gaps (Buy/Sell in points)

TP & SL

Expiration Time

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Support & Disclaimer

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Disclaimer:
Trading during high-impact news involves risk. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Always test on a demo account first and use appropriate money management.