This StrategyQuant X custom project is built specifically for EURUSD on the H4 timeframe, using a refined counter-trend building block setup designed to capture market pullbacks with precision. While the overall structure mirrors my original H1 project, this upgraded version is built to thrive in slower-moving conditions with stronger signal-to-noise clarity.
All data is pulled from IC Markets, but you can easily switch to your own broker using the Broker Profiles feature in StrategyQuant X. I’ve also created a customized FTMO version, available here.
📅 Training Segments
- In-Sample: 2009–2015
- Validation: 2015–2018
- Out-of-Sample (OOS): 2018–2022
This data breakdown ensures deep learning from historical behavior, a resilient foundation, and the ability to generalize well to new conditions.
🔄 What’s Different from the H1 Project?
- Timeframe: Upgraded to H4 for more stable, higher-probability trade setups
- Friday Trades: Now stay open over the weekend to catch those strong Monday gaps and swings
- Lower Time Frame Robustness Test: Changed from M30 to H1
- Higher Time Frame Robustness Test: Changed from D4 to D1
- Strategy Logic: Replaced mean reversion with counter-trend logic for smarter pullback entries
This tweak gives the system a strong edge in markets with overextended trends and sharp retracements — especially common on the H4 timeframe.
🧪 Robustness Testing Flow
All strategies are filtered with Profit Factor ≥ 1 and go through the following:
- ✅ Future OOS: EURUSD (2022–2023)
- ✅ Past OOS: EURUSD (2003–2009)
- ✅ Lower TF: EURUSD H1 (2003–2025)
- ✅ Higher TF: EURUSD D1 (2003–2025)
- ✅ Other Markets: USDJPY + NZDUSD (2003–2025)
- ✅ Slippage: 5 points on EURUSD (2003–2024)
- ✅ Monte Carlo: 200 simulations, key parameters randomized
- ✅ Final 4x 3-month OOS windows (2024 Jan–Apr, Apr–Jul, Jul–Oct, Oct 2024–Apr 2025)
🚀 Real-World Readiness Starts Now
And here’s the best part: you’re free to run your own Out of Sample tests starting from January 2025 onward to see how well your strategy holds up on completely fresh data. It’s the ultimate way to future-proof your system and see if it’s built to truly last.
🧠 Final Thoughts
This H4 Counter-Trend project was designed for traders who want deeper signals, more time to manage trades, and the power of longer-term setups without sacrificing profitability. Use it as a StrategyQuant template or launchpad for your own builds — and let the data guide your edge.