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In this blog, I’ll walk you through a custom StrategyQuant X project built specifically for EURUSD on the H1 timeframe. This system uses a mean reversion logic in the Builder phase, tested on IC Markets data from 2009–2015 with solid In Sample and Out of Sample periods. It’s structured for adaptability, and you can easily…
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In StrategyQuant X, three key building blocks—Bar & Time, Price, and Operators—form the foundation of any automated trading strategy. Time settings like “Bar Hour” and “Current Day” help align trades with market behavior. Price data like “Close,” “Daily High,” or “Heiken Ashi Open” provide the essential data points. Operators like “Crosses Above,” “Is Rising,” and…
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Retesting your strategy on other markets, timeframes, and slippage levels is essential for building robust trading systems in StrategyQuant. This guide covers how to expand testing across correlated instruments like NAS100 and S&P500, how to shift between timeframes like M30, H1, and H4, and how to simulate realistic and high-slippage conditions for Forex, CFDs, and…
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If you’re running trading algorithms or automated strategies, using a VPS (Virtual Private Server) is a game changer. It keeps your system running 24/7 without interruptions, even when your home internet or power goes down. With ultra-fast execution speeds, reliable uptime, and enhanced security, a VPS gives traders the edge they need in today’s markets.…
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Training algorithmic strategies on CFDs like oil, gold, and indices can give traders a real edge in prop firm challenges. In this guide, we break down how to structure your training and validation periods for CFD products such as USOIL.cash, XAUUSD, and US100.cash. Learn how to apply robust filters like Profit Factor, Return-to-Drawdown, and trade…
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When developing Forex strategies for prop firm challenges, backtesting with both In-Sample and Out-of-Sample (OOS) data is essential to avoid overfitting. Using tools like StrategyQuant, ensure your strategy trains on data from multiple periods, such as 2009–2022, and validates on OOS data like 2018–2022. Test your strategy on recent market conditions as well as older…
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Explore the world of trading strategies with this comprehensive guide to uncorrelated financial instruments. Learn how to create diversified trading combinations for trend-following, mean reversion, breakout, and momentum strategies. By choosing a variety of instruments, including pairs like EURUSD, GBPJPY, and commodities like XAUUSD and Crude Oil, you can reduce risk and improve your trading…
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Want to become a funded trader without passing a stressful prop firm challenge? This blog shows you how to combine StrategyQuant X and Darwinex Zero to build automated trading strategies that earn investor capital—without risking your own. Learn how to develop high-performance Expert Advisors (EAs), backtest for long-term consistency, and trade in Darwinex Zero’s virtual…
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Ready to pass The 5%ers Bootcamp and manage a $100K+ funded trading account? This blog shows you exactly how to use StrategyQuant X to build a winning portfolio of Expert Advisors (EAs) that meet the 5%ers’ strict risk rules. Learn how to structure your bots, manage 1:10 leverage, keep drawdown low, and cruise through all…
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Want to pass the FTMO Swing account challenge using automation? This blog gives you a complete, hilarious, and realistic game plan using StrategyQuant X to build expert advisors (EAs) that actually work. With just $10,000 and 1:30 leverage, you’ll learn how to build a diversified EA portfolio, control risk like a pro, and smash the…
