Getting started with your ATS Origin trading robot is a straightforward process designed for MetaTrader 5. This workflow ensures your EURUSD strategy is correctly configured with the optimized settings provided by the ATS Origin Portfolio.
First, download the .ex5 file for the EURUSD strategy. Once you have the file, you need to move it into your MetaTrader 5 directory. Open your terminal, go to File → Open Data Folder, and place the expert advisor file inside the MQL5\Experts folder. This is the first step to having your trading robot ready for use.
To ensure the strategy behaves exactly as tested, you must load the supplied .set file. In MetaTrader 5, right-click on the expert advisor in the Navigator window, select Inputs, and click Load. Choose the matching configuration file from your MQL5\Presets folder to apply the correct grid and entry parameters.
The system requires access to the Algo Trading Space servers for license verification and news data. Navigate to Tools → Options → Expert Advisors. Tick the box for Allow WebRequest for listed URL and add https://algotradingspace.com to the list. This ensures the EA can function without interruption during live trading.
Open a EURUSD chart on the H1 timeframe. Drag and drop the expert advisor onto the chart. Ensure that Algo Trading is enabled in your MetaTrader 5 toolbar. The system will now initialize, and you should see the on-chart panel displaying the status and current trading information.
Check the Experts tab in your terminal to confirm the license is valid. If the panel shows VALID, your robot is active. You can now monitor the trades as the system manages the grid recovery and entry logic automatically. The system is now running on your specified EURUSD H1 timeframe.
The ATS Origin Free EA is a MetaTrader 5 expert advisor for EURUSD utilizing an Ichimoku trend-following strategy and a fixed-lot recovery grid. It is designed for analytical traders who want to test institutional-grade automated logic without an initial purchase. It is not suited for beginners seeking high-risk Martingale systems or those requiring immediate, high-frequency scalping. The EA is optimized for the H1 timeframe to balance signal reliability with market structure alignment.
The core strategy is driven by the Ichimoku Kijun-Sen and Tenkan-Sen crossover, filtered by the Ichimoku Cloud to ensure trades are only taken when the trend is aligned with market structure. This ensures the entry logic remains robust and prevents premature entries during sideways markets. The system is optimized for the H1 timeframe, providing a balance between signal frequency and reliability. By utilizing a fixed-lot recovery grid rather than a high-risk martingale, the EA maintains a more predictable risk profile during drawdown phases.
This free trading robot is a lead-magnet from the ATS Origin Portfolio, allowing you to experience our institutional-grade logic before exploring our full suite of paid strategies. Whether you are looking for a free robot to automate your EURUSD trades or want to understand how professional grid recovery works, this tool provides a transparent, verifiable way to test automated trading. It is designed for traders who value transparency and want to see the actual mechanics behind the trades.
The entry logic utilizes the Ichimoku Kijun-Sen (24) and Tenkan-Sen (11) crossover. A buy signal is only triggered when the Tenkan-Sen crosses above the Kijun-Sen and the price is positioned above the Ichimoku Cloud. This ensures the robot trades with the prevailing H1 trend structure.
Instead of a standard stop-loss, the EA employs a specialized recovery grid. When price moves against the initial position, the EA adds layers at a 120-pip initial distance and subsequently every 40 pips. This allows the system to manage drawdowns through averaging down rather than immediate exit.
To maintain a controlled risk profile, this version of the EA uses a fixed-lot approach. Every recovery layer is set to 0.02 lots, avoiding the aggressive scaling seen in martingale systems. This provides a more stable equity curve during significant market retracements.
The system manages trades as a single basket. The target is a $20.00 floating profit (based on 0.02 lots) once the grid is active. This ensures that the entire position sequence closes once the combined target is reached, regardless of individual layer performance.
The strategy is specifically engineered for the 1-hour timeframe. This provides enough data for the Ichimoku indicators to filter out noise while ensuring the grid layers have sufficient breathing room to react to intraday volatility.
The EA requires the price to close above or below the Ichimoku Cloud to validate the entry. This filter prevents the robot from entering trades during low-volatility periods where the cloud might provide false signals.
This is a native MetaTrader 5 expert advisor. It is built to run on MT5, offering superior execution and backtesting capabilities compared to MT4, making it ideal for modern algorithmic trading setups.
Every setting, from the Ichimoku parameters to the grid distance, is fully transparent. Users can adjust the GridEnable and Use_Stop_Loss settings to switch between a classic single-position mode and the full recovery grid mode.
The following performance data is derived from a 5-year backtest on EURUSD H1 using real ticks to ensure maximum accuracy in simulating grid behavior.
The strategy achieved a net profit of $1,818.99 over a 5-year period on a $10,000 account.
The backtest recorded a profit factor of 2.29, demonstrating the effectiveness of the Ichimoku filter and grid recovery.
The system achieved an 84.0% win rate across 488 total trades, reflecting the strength of the trend-following logic.
The maximum equity drawdown recorded during the 5-year test was $802, representing a 7.0% dip from the peak.
The strategy completed 331 baskets and 488 total trades during the historical testing period.
EURUSD • H1 • 79% real ticks
The ATS Origin Portfolio is built on transparency and technical robustness. While this EURUSD strategy is provided as a free expert advisor, it follows the same high standards as our premium systems.
Unlike many third-party EAs that use black-box logic, this strategy is built from the ground up using EA Studio. We know exactly how the entry signals work—specifically using the Ichimoku Tenkan/Kijun cross and the cloud filter. This transparency allows you to understand the logic behind every trade rather than guessing what a vendor's algorithm is doing.
Instead of a hard stop loss that forces a realized loss, this EA uses a customized grid recovery system. When the price moves against the initial position, the EA adds layers to average the entry. This approach aims to exit the entire basket at a target profit rather than taking a fixed loss, providing a smoother equity curve.
Every strategy in our portfolio undergoes a unique in-house robustness process. We don't just rely on simple backtests; we use AI-driven models and multiple layers of validation to ensure the strategy can handle different market regimes. This means the grid levels and entry rules are battle-tested against historical volatility before they ever reach your account.
The EURUSD strategy is part of a larger ecosystem. While you can run this single free robot, it is designed to work alongside other EAs in the Origin Portfolio. Because the strategies and symbols differ, the drawdowns rarely coincide, which helps stabilize your overall account equity over the long term.
This is not a tool for traders seeking high-frequency scalping or those who want absolute control over every single trade exit. Because it uses a grid recovery mechanism, you must be comfortable with temporary floating drawdowns. If you require a system that never enters a recovery phase, or if you trade on a Netting account that doesn't support hedging, this EA is not suitable for you.
Common questions regarding the setup, strategy, and technical requirements for the ATS Origin EURUSD expert advisor.
This specific strategy is optimized for the EURUSD currency pair on the H1 (1-hour) timeframe. It uses an Ichimoku-based trigger consisting of a Tenkan-sen and Kijun-sen crossover, which is further filtered by the Ichimoku Cloud. To achieve the results observed in our testing, it is critical that you use the H1 timeframe and the exact EURUSD symbol specified. The grid spacing and recovery logic are specifically calibrated to the volatility and price movements characteristic of this specific pair and timeframe.
This version of the EURUSD strategy utilizes a fixed-lot grid recovery rather than a Martingale system. In a Martingale system, lot sizes increase exponentially, which can lead to extreme risk. Instead, as the price moves against the initial position, the EA adds new layers at a consistent, fixed size (for example, 0.02 lots). This approach ensures the risk profile remains more predictable during drawdown phases, as the system avoids the aggressive and often dangerous scaling found in traditional Martingale-based trading robots.
While the EA can function on smaller accounts, we recommend a balance that provides sufficient breathing room for the grid recovery mechanism. Based on our testing, a $5,000 account serves as a solid baseline for a professional setup. However, the strategy can function on smaller amounts if you carefully adjust your risk parameters to accommodate the grid. We always advise users to perform their own backtesting with their intended deposit amount to understand exactly how the grid affects their specific equity and drawdown levels.
A VPS (Virtual Private Server) is highly recommended for this expert advisor. Because the strategy relies on a grid to manage multiple trade layers and recover from drawdowns, the MetaTrader 5 terminal must remain active 24/7 without interruption. If your local computer shuts down or loses internet connectivity, the EA cannot manage the active grid layers or exit the basket once the target profit is reached. This interruption could lead to unexpected results or an inability to manage the trade sequence properly.
The strategy is designed with disciplined, rule-based logic, but users must verify compatibility with their specific firm's rules. You should check your provider's regulations regarding grid trading and drawdown limits. While we focus on robust execution, all grid systems inherently involve periods of floating drawdowns. If your prop firm has strict prohibitions against certain types of recovery strategies, basket exits, or specific types of order management, please review their specific terms of service before deploying the EA in a live environment.
The EA employs a two-stage approach to manage adverse price movements. If the initial trade reaches a specific distance—for example, 120 pips in the default configuration—the grid mechanism activates. Subsequently, the EA adds new layers at set intervals, such as every 40 pips. The objective is to exit the entire basket of trades once the combined floating profit reaches a predefined target, such as a specific dollar amount. This allows the system to recover from a losing position without relying on a hard stop-loss exit.
Yes, the EA allows for the adjustment of several parameters, including GridDistancePips and GridTakeProfitValue. However, we strongly recommend using the supplied .set file as your primary starting point. These settings are carefully balanced to align with the Ichimoku-based entry triggers. If you decide to modify the grid spacing or the entry filters, it is essential that you perform new backtests. This ensures that your custom configuration remains robust and stays optimized for the intended trading logic.
