Guide · Backtesting in MetaTrader 5
How to backtest our robots in MT5
Download the free trial version and check the robot with your own data. In the Strategy Tester it runs without a key and with no date limit; on your accounts it works for 14 days with the trial key.
Download the free trial (14 days + backtest) · Gold DoomsdayDownload the free trial (14 days + backtest) · PropFirm Ascent
1. Register and download
- Press “Download the free trial” on the robot page and complete the sign-up and the free order (0 USD).
- Confirm your email with the link we send you; the download is not activated without it.
- Go to My account → Downloads and download the .zip (it holds the .ex5 robot and the installation guide).
2. Install it in MetaTrader 5
- In MT5: File → Open Data Folder.
- Unzip the .zip and copy the .ex5 file into MQL5 → Experts.
- In the MT5 Navigator, right-click Expert Advisors → Refresh.
3. Set up the Strategy Tester
Open the tester with View → Strategy Tester (Ctrl+R) and use these settings:
| Setting | Gold Doomsday | PropFirm Ascent |
|---|---|---|
| Expert | Gold Doomsday | PropFirm Ascent |
| Symbol | XAUUSD (your broker’s gold) | XAUUSD (your broker’s gold) |
| Period | H1 | M30 (recommended) |
| Dates | Any range you like (no limit) | Any range you like (no limit) |
| Modelling | Every tick based on real ticks | Every tick based on real ticks |
| Deposit | 10,000 USD | 100,000 USD |
| Leverage | 1:100 to 1:500 | 1:100 |
| Inputs | Default (0.94 % risk) | Default or your prop-firm setup |
4. Run it and analyse
- Press Start. The first time MT5 downloads the tick history; it can take a few minutes.
- Check the Graph tab (balance curve) and the Backtest tab (profit, drawdown, profit factor and trades).
- To save the report: right-click the Backtest tab → Report.
Tips for a faithful result
- Always use Every tick based on real ticks. With “1 minute OHLC” the robot fills far from real prices and the result is not representative (the robot warns with code E105).
- Check your broker’s time offset (GMT winter / summer) in the inputs if it is not GMT+2 / GMT+3.
- Results change between brokers because of spread, commissions and history quality.
- Backtests need no key. To use it on your accounts, paste your key in License key and allow WebRequest for https://tradingcp.com (Tools → Options → Expert Advisors).
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Trading leveraged gold contracts involves a high risk of loss. Backtest results do not guarantee future results. This product is a software tool and is not financial advice.