Hi Pete. Followed the link and read your post. Good stuff. Just started testing the Pinhead bot and at this point I'm not too sure about it in its current configuration. So far the key seems to be optimizing the trading hours for each pair. But the ...

Vegas Algorithm auto-trader by Steve and Squalou

Best spelling error of the day.

Vegas Algorithm auto-trader by Steve and Squalou

This chart shows why I believe the entry point needs to be changed. We got a buy placed at the 1pip breach of the crossing candle. Price reversed and now we're spending money. This happens fairly often, I've noticed. I think the high (or low, with a ...

Vegas Algorithm auto-trader by Steve and Squalou

Wondering why no trade was placed. My user inputs match what's on the chart.

Vegas Algorithm auto-trader by Steve and Squalou

My mind just got bent. Take a look at these charts. One is IBFX, the other Alpari. Notice anything odd? So, if you start the EA at the Sunday open, depending on your broker, results will vary. Okay. Learned something new today.

Vegas Algorithm auto-trader by Steve and Squalou

A buy was placed here. Shoulda been in 'sell only' mode.

Vegas Algorithm auto-trader by Steve and Squalou

Hey Bob, It's probably your broker that doesn't let you trade smaller than .1. Open your trade window and see. And you probably need to set CriminalsECN to true. Works for me every time. Mike Sorry, Bob. Just noticed you said "strategy tester." ...

Vegas Algorithm auto-trader by Steve and Squalou

I'm not sure I know either, Steve. I've experimented with 21, 34, 50, 55, 89 and 133 (can you tell I like Fib numbers?). There was never a clear winner, which is why I asked for it to be user adjustable. I'll be testing it w/34, 55 and 89 w/RSI at ...

Vegas Algorithm auto-trader by Steve and Squalou

Thanks.

IBFX and Tr/crypt.xpack.gen

Hi Viv, Mine did, too. But the bot ain't right. Due to my inexperience and ignorance, Steve was unable to code the EA to behave exactly the way I had intended. Thanks to his patience and kindness, it's almost there. In my last post, I requested ...

Vegas Algorithm auto-trader by Steve and Squalou

Steve, Just one more thing. I swear. I should have made clear that price must exceed the crossing candle's high/low, not its close. Man, these EAs do exactly what they're told. You'd think they could figure out a few things on their own. Thanks. ...

Vegas Algorithm auto-trader by Steve and Squalou

Another funny thing (or maybe not so funny)--I downloaded a new demo from IBFX and during installation, my antivirus software identified a trojan called TR/Crypt.XPACK. I contacted IBFX and they claimed the bug wasn't theirs. I googled it, but found ...

Vegas Algorithm auto-trader by Steve and Squalou

Steve, Am I right in guessing the Pinhead EA can be traded on any TF?

Vegas Algorithm auto-trader by Steve and Squalou

Oops. Sorry. Guess I was a little excited. Didn't even notice the discrepancies. I'd been tinkering while you were coding the EA and my template had changed a little. Yes, the settings of 50 and 10 are fine. Those settings, for the most ...

Vegas Algorithm auto-trader by Steve and Squalou

Same here. Switched CriminalsECN to true and all was well. I closed all of the 'rogue' trades and left the correct ones open. Up 119p at the moment.

Vegas Algorithm auto-trader by Steve and Squalou

Steve, there's a slight problem. The EA has an attitude and is ignoring the MA and taking all crosses of ALF. Mike

Vegas Algorithm auto-trader by Steve and Squalou

Thanks, Steve. For anyone interested, I'll be monitoring this thread closely in case any comments or questions arise. Feel free to PM me as well. I'm much more optimistic than Steve, but the market is an evil, unforgiving snakepit, so time will ...

Vegas Algorithm auto-trader by Steve and Squalou

I have now. Thank you.

Vegas Algorithm auto-trader by Steve and Squalou

Well, let's see if I can get banned on my first post. Running 'no close' OOTB (except for lot size to satisfy my crim) and get failed order sends due to 'invalid stops'. Any suggestions?

Vegas Algorithm auto-trader by Steve and Squalou