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Dark Moon EA

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Dark Moon is a free automated forex EA powered by the Dark Absolute Trend indicator. Trade EURUSD, GBPUSD, NZDUSD & USDCHF on MT4 or MT5.

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From Download to Live Trading in Minutes

Getting Dark Moon EA running on MetaTrader is a straightforward process, from the free download through to your first live or demo trade.
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Download Dark Moon for Free

Download Dark Moon for Free

Download Dark Moon at zero cost directly from the MQL5 Marketplace or the Dark EAs website. The download includes the compiled EA file compatible with both MT4 and MT5, along with the complete user manual covering every parameter in detail. No payment, registration, or license key activation is required. If you want to apply the Dark Absolute Trend indicator to your chart for visual signal verification during backtesting, download it separately from MQL5 using the links provided in the manual for your specific MetaTrader version.
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Install on Your MetaTrader Platform

Install on Your MetaTrader Platform

Copy the downloaded EA file into your MetaTrader Experts folder, then restart the platform or refresh the Navigator panel. Locate Dark Moon in the Navigator under Expert Advisors and drag it onto your chosen chart — EURUSD M15 is the most commonly recommended starting point. Ensure the AutoTrading button is enabled in MetaTrader's toolbar. The EA properties window will open automatically, allowing you to review input settings before clicking OK. A small panel will appear on the chart confirming the EA is active and monitoring the market.
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Decide on Grid Settings

Decide on Grid Settings

Choose whether to activate the grid recovery module based on your risk tolerance and account size. If enabled, select a lot management type: Fix is the safest starting option for smaller accounts, while Lots Sum and Martingale offer faster recovery at higher risk. Set the minimum grid distance in points or switch to ATR-based calculation for volatility-adaptive spacing. Configure a monetary or percentage drawdown stop as an emergency circuit breaker protecting your account during extreme adverse moves. Always test grid configurations on demo before applying them to a live account.
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Run on Demo, Then Transition to Live

Run on Demo, Then Transition to Live

Run Dark Moon on a demo account for a minimum of two to four weeks before committing real capital. Observe how Dark Absolute Trend signals fire on your chosen pair and timeframe, how grid sequences develop and recover during drawdowns, and whether the configured trading hours capture the expected activity. Use MetaTrader's Strategy Tester for initial backtesting, then compare those results with forward-testing on demo to identify discrepancies caused by spread or execution differences. Join the Dark EAs Telegram channel for configuration tips and community results comparison.

What Is Dark Moon EA and How Does It Trade?

Dark Moon is a fully automatic, free Expert Advisor built around the proprietary Dark Absolute Trend indicator — a directional trend tool that generates color-shifting lines and arrow signals on any MetaTrader chart. The EA reads those signals to enter scalping trades on recommended pairs including EURUSD, GBPUSD, NZDUSD, and USDCHF, adaptable to additional instruments with parameter adjustments. Four distinct trading strategies derived from Dark Absolute Trend are available: arrow-based trend-following entries, counter-trend arrow entries, continuous line-based trend following, and counter-trend line strategies. This flexibility lets you run momentum or contrarian setups using the same core indicator across M5, M15, H1, and other timeframes. The optional grid recovery module layers additional orders when price moves against the initial position. Choose from four lot management modes — Fix, Lots Sum, All Lots Sum, or classic Martingale — with ATR-based grid spacing and a distance multiplier for precise control over recovery aggression. Risk management layers include configurable trading hours and weekday filters, maximum spread protection, monetary or percentage-based drawdown stops, and a built-in average trailing stop with a visual Yellow line on chart. Both MT4 and MT5 are fully supported, and the active Dark EAs Telegram community provides ongoing configuration guidance. For a zero-cost download, this is a remarkably configurable system.
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What You Get With Dark Moon EA

Dark Moon EA combines a proprietary trend indicator with a configurable grid system, giving traders full control over entry logic, risk exposure, and recovery behavior across four major forex pairs.
  • Trade entries are driven by the proprietary Dark Absolute Trend indicator, which generates directional arrows and color-coded trend lines on any MetaTrader chart. Four distinct strategies let you trade with arrow signals at color crossovers, against them for counter-trend setups, follow the continuous trend line, or take counter-trend entries when the line changes. An optional Additional Rules parameter combines multiple conditions simultaneously, tightening entry criteria on EURUSD, GBPUSD, NZDUSD, and USDCHF during mixed or choppy market sessions.
  • When the initial position moves against you, the configurable grid module places additional orders at set intervals to reduce average entry cost. Choose from four lot management modes: Fix (equal sizes throughout), Lots Sum (progressive addition per direction), All Lots Sum (counts both buy and sell orders together), or classic Martingale multiplier. Set minimum distance in fixed points or ATR multiples, with a distance multiplier that scales grid spacing wider as more levels open, preventing overly tight accumulation during volatile price movements.
  • Dark Moon is calibrated for EURUSD, GBPUSD, NZDUSD, and USDCHF but adapts to other currency pairs and instruments with parameter adjustments. Timeframe selection is fully open: M5 suits active scalping, M15 balances frequency and signal quality, and H1 works for slower setups with larger point targets. Pairing the right timeframe with the appropriate Dark Absolute Trend strategy for your chosen instrument is the most critical configuration step before transitioning from demo to live trading.
  • Multiple layered risk controls protect your account beyond simple grid limits. Configure monetary loss stops that close all positions at a fixed dollar threshold, or percentage-based drawdown stops tied to account balance. The average trailing stop calculates a weighted average entry across all open positions in one direction and trails the group as a unit, visible as a Yellow line directly on chart. Stop Target Mode can reference either the first order price or a weighted average entry point, providing flexibility in exit calculation across multi-level grid sequences.
  • Restrict Dark Moon to preferred market sessions or block specific weekdays through independent toggle settings. Each filter operates separately — allowing Asian session entries on USDCHF while blocking EURUSD trading during overnight low-liquidity periods. Grid orders can optionally bypass these time restrictions, continuing to manage open recovery positions even outside your designated window. The Friday close option reduces weekend gap risk by targeting closure of positions currently in gain before market close while leaving recovering grid sequences open.
  • Every major setting is externally adjustable through MetaTrader's EA input panel without any source code access or programming knowledge. Adjust lot sizing, grid spacing, indicator strategy selection, ATR periods, take target and stop loss distances, trailing stop parameters, and display options through simple input fields. All settings carry seamlessly across MT4 and MT5, and the Dark EAs developer actively maintains the EA through MQL5 Marketplace updates and the Telegram channel, keeping the system compatible as MetaTrader platforms evolve.
  • Dark Moon EA is a fully featured forex robot available at zero cost from MQL5 Marketplace and the Dark EAs website. There is no license fee, no monthly subscription, no premium tier, and no upgrade lock on any feature. The free download includes all four Dark Absolute Trend strategies, the optional grid recovery module, weighted average trailing stop, monetary and percentage drawdown stops, hour and weekday filters, and the full settings guide. For traders curious about automated scalping trading without an upfront commitment, this removes financial risk from the equation entirely.
  • Dark Moon is designed as a scalping robot for MetaTrader, running natively on both MT4 and MT5 with the same feature set across platforms. Scalping economics depend on tight spreads and fast execution, which is why the EA includes a maximum spread filter that blocks entries when broker conditions widen around news events. Combined with the trading hour filter and per direction toggles, you can restrict the EA to your preferred session, the busiest liquidity windows on EURUSD or GBPUSD, and skip overnight periods where scalping rarely works well.
  • Dark Moon sits inside a broader range of Dark EAs that includes Dark Titan, Dark Nova, Dark Venus, Dark Rea, and Dark Gold. Several of these systems share related indicator frameworks, so running Dark Moon gives you hands on time with the developer's approach before evaluating premium options. For traders building a multi EA portfolio under one developer, this consistency in execution style and risk handling makes Dark Moon a logical first download rather than a one off free product.
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Built For Every Trading Style

Dark Moon EA adapts to your experience level and trading goals, whether you are running your first Expert Advisor or optimizing a multi-pair automated portfolio on MetaTrader.
Built For Every Trading Style
Complete Beginners
Complete Beginners
No programming or coding knowledge required. Download Dark Moon from MQL5 Marketplace at zero cost and install it on an EURUSD M15 chart in under 10 minutes. Default settings provide a working starting configuration immediately. Begin on a demo account for at least two to four weeks, observing how Dark Absolute Trend arrows fire and how the grid behaves during drawdowns before moving real capital. Start with Strategy 1 and grid disabled for the most straightforward first experience.
Manual Traders Ready to Automate
Manual Traders Ready to Automate
You already understand how trends develop on EURUSD or GBPUSD and know when to enter — but screen time limits the opportunities you capture. Dark Moon monitors your preferred pairs continuously, entering when Dark Absolute Trend confirms direction during your configured session window. Enable the hour filter to restrict trading to London or New York hours, disable the grid if you prefer clean single-position trading without averaging, and let the trailing stop manage exits automatically while you focus elsewhere.
Experienced Algorithmic Traders
Experienced Algorithmic Traders
You want indicator-driven logic you can inspect and verify, not a black-box system. Dark Moon is built on the publicly available Dark Absolute Trend indicator, separately listed on MQL5 for both MT4 and MT5, meaning you can apply it to any chart and confirm exactly when signals fire before trusting live entries. Four lot management modes, ATR-based grid spacing, a distance multiplier, and independent filter settings for grid orders provide enough parameters for rigorous optimization without requiring source code modifications.
Portfolio Traders Seeking Diversification
Portfolio Traders Seeking Diversification
Running Dark Moon across EURUSD, GBPUSD, NZDUSD, and USDCHF simultaneously using different Magic Numbers creates natural diversification across four uncorrelated currency pairs. Each instance operates independently without order conflicts, with separate hour and weekday filters aligning each pair to its most liquid session. The key consideration is ensuring combined margin requirements across all active instances remain within comfortable limits — a minimum of $1,000 is advisable when trading all four pairs simultaneously with conservative lot sizing.

How Dark Moon EA Manages Your Trades

From signal detection to grid recovery and risk control, Dark Moon handles the full trading cycle automatically with granular settings to match your individual risk tolerance and account size.
Completely Free
Completely Free
Download Dark Moon at zero cost from MQL5 Marketplace or the Dark EAs website — no license fees, subscriptions, or premium tiers to unlock features.
4 Entry Strategies
4 Entry Strategies
Choose from four Dark Absolute Trend modes: trend-following arrows, counter-trend arrows, continuous line trend following, or counter-trend line entries.
Optional Grid Recovery
Optional Grid Recovery
Layer additional positions during adverse moves using Fix, Lots Sum, All Lots Sum, or Martingale lot management — or disable the grid entirely for pure single-position scalping.
4 Core Currency Pairs
4 Core Currency Pairs
Optimized for EURUSD, GBPUSD, NZDUSD, and USDCHF, with adaptability to additional instruments through manual parameter adjustments.
Weighted Average Trailing Stop
Weighted Average Trailing Stop
Trails all open positions as a group based on weighted average entry price, displayed as a Yellow line directly on the MetaTrader chart.
Active Community Support
Active Community Support
The Dark EAs Telegram channel provides configuration help, strategy discussions, and developer-released updates shared directly with the user community.

Dark Moon EA By The Numbers

Dark Moon has established itself as one of the most configurable free Expert Advisors in the Dark EAs product family, with an active Telegram community and consistent developer updates through MQL5.
  • Complete download cost — no license fees, subscriptions, or premium tiers ever

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    Complete download cost — no license fees, subscriptions, or premium tiers ever
  • Distinct Dark Absolute Trend trading strategies available within a single EA

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    Distinct Dark Absolute Trend trading strategies available within a single EA
  • Core currency pairs officially supported: EURUSD, GBPUSD, NZDUSD, USDCHF

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    Core currency pairs officially supported: EURUSD, GBPUSD, NZDUSD, USDCHF
  • Grid lot management modes: Fix, Lots Sum, All Lots Sum, and Martingale

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    Grid lot management modes: Fix, Lots Sum, All Lots Sum, and Martingale
  • Both MetaTrader platforms fully supported with identical feature sets and parameters

    MT4 & MT5

    Both MetaTrader platforms fully supported with identical feature sets and parameters
Why Traders Choose Dark Moon EA

Why Traders Choose Dark Moon EA

Dark Moon stands out among free Expert Advisors for its parameter depth, indicator transparency, four distinct entry strategies, and active developer community on Telegram.
  • Completely free with no hidden costs
    Completely free with no hidden costs
    Dark Moon is available at zero cost from MQL5 Marketplace and the Dark EAs website, with no monthly subscription, license renewal, or hidden upgrade tier. The full feature set — including optional grid recovery, four Dark Absolute Trend strategies, weighted average trailing stop, and all risk management controls — is available in the free download with no locked features requiring payment to access.
  • Indicator-transparent entry logic
    Indicator-transparent entry logic
    Dark Moon's core signal logic is powered by the publicly listed Dark Absolute Trend indicator, separately downloadable from MQL5 for both MT4 and MT5. This means you can apply the indicator directly to any chart during backtesting or demo trading and verify exactly when and why entries fire. Unlike black-box systems hiding their rules, this transparency lets you evaluate the strategy's behavior before committing settings to live capital.
  • Four distinct trading strategies in one download
    Four distinct trading strategies in one download
    Rather than locking you into a single entry approach, Dark Moon offers four strategy modes: arrow-following trend entries, counter-trend arrow entries, continuous line-based trend following, and counter-trend line signals. This variety lets you test which interpretation of Dark Absolute Trend performs best on your chosen pair and timeframe combination, rather than accepting a generic default that may not suit current market conditions.
  • Active Telegram community and ongoing updates
    Active Telegram community and ongoing updates
    The Dark EAs Telegram channel connects you with the developer and a trading community sharing configurations, results, and optimization tips. Updates are distributed through MQL5 Marketplace, maintaining compatibility with new MetaTrader builds. Community responses are often faster than formal support tickets, particularly valuable for first-time users troubleshooting broker-specific configuration challenges or choosing appropriate grid settings for smaller accounts.

Learn How to Set Up Dark Moon EA

The Dark Moon EA user manual covers every parameter in detail, from Dark Absolute Trend strategy selection and trading hour configuration to grid management modes and target settings. A video review is available covering installation and live setup on MetaTrader, and the Dark EAs Telegram channel provides ongoing configuration guidance from both the developer and fellow traders. Both MT4 and MT5 setup procedures are covered in the included documentation.
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Who Is Dark Moon EA Designed For?

Best suited for: Intermediate traders comfortable with indicator-based systems - Dark Moon suits traders who understand how trend indicators behave and want to automate entries without surrendering visibility into the signal logic. Familiarity with Dark Absolute Trend arrows and lines in trending versus ranging markets helps you choose the right strategy mode, configure appropriate take target distances on M15 charts, and decide on grid activation based on current conditions. Budget-conscious traders wanting free automation — The zero-cost model removes the financial barrier to algorithmic forex trading. Traders testing scalping automation on EURUSD, GBPUSD, NZDUSD, or USDCHF before investing in premium Expert Advisors get a fully capable system at no cost. The feature set — optional grid, four entry strategies, weighted trailing stop, and hour/day filters — is comparable to paid alternatives in the same strategy category. Active scalpers looking to automate their sessions — If you currently scalp EURUSD or GBPUSD manually, Dark Moon monitors those sessions automatically through the hour filter. Disable the grid for clean single-position trading and let the EA execute during your target window without requiring constant chart presence. Portfolio traders building multi-pair coverage — Running Dark Moon across EURUSD, GBPUSD, NZDUSD, and USDCHF with different Magic Numbers creates natural diversification. Each instance operates independently with separate hour filters aligning each pair to its most liquid session. Not recommended for: Complete beginners unfamiliar with grid risks — The grid accumulates positions during adverse price moves, producing significant unrealized drawdowns. Traders without foundational knowledge of position averaging should start with a simpler single-position EA before enabling the grid. Traders with accounts under $300 — Grid sequences require margin for multiple simultaneous positions. A minimum of $500 on a standard account or use of cent account options is advisable for safe grid operation. Prop firm challenge participants — Grid and martingale strategies are prohibited by most proprietary trading firms. Even with grid disabled, scalping restrictions and drawdown limits may conflict with the EA operating parameters. Traders requiring formal support infrastructure — Dark Moon is supported through the Telegram community rather than a dedicated customer service team. Traders expecting defined response times or formal onboarding should consider premium paid alternatives.
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