EA Trend V1.8 MT5: Smart Trend-Following EA for XAUUSD & GBPUSD - FREE DOWNLOAD

By: Swarnalata

Published on: May 19, 2025

Introduction

Tired of EAs that overpromise and then underdeliver? EA Trend V1.8 MT5 is here to change that. Built for MetaTrader 5, this little powerhouse zeroes in on two of the most liquid pairs—XAUUSD and GBPUSD—across ultra-fast timeframes (M1, M5, M15). You’ll only need $100 to get started, so it’s ideal for traders who don’t wanna tie up big capital. And tho it’s lightweight, it packs advanced filters to avoid choppy markets and only jump into clean, directional moves.

Overview

EA Trend V1.8 MT5 combines adaptive moving average crossovers with a volatility filter and dynamic trailing stops to lock in profits while cutting drawdown. Unlike martingale-based bots, it uses fixed-risk entries and never pyramids beyond your preset limits. Whether gold’s spiking on the news or GBPUSD’s chopping around Brexit headlines, EA Trend dynamically adjusts its sensitivity so you don’t get whipsawed. All logic runs on your MT5 terminal—no external signals or subscriptions—so latency’s negligible, and you retain full control of your trades.

Key Features

• +1%–1.5% daily profit targets (configurable)
• Ultra-low max drawdown < 5% per calendar month
• No martingale or grid strategies—strict fixed risk
• Adaptive MA crossover engine for trend detection
• Volatility filter avoids sideways chop
• Dynamic trailing stop with breakeven lock
• Works on XAUUSD & GBPUSD in M1, M5, M15
• Fully automated 24/5 trading, no manual inputs
• Adjustable risk-per-trade and max open orders
• Email & push notifications on each trade

Backtest Results & Proof

In a three-year sample (Jan 2021 – Dec 2024), EA Trend delivered a net profit of 168% on XAUUSD with a max drawdown of just 4.8%. The equity curve is remarkably steady, showing consistent uptrends even through volatility spikes like the March 2022 gold flash crash. On GBPUSD, it returned 150% net profit with a 5.2% drawdown—proof that its volatility filter works across asset classes. Live-market verification on a real MT5 account confirms similar performance, with 90% of backtested trades replicated in real conditions, thanks to its local execution logic on your own VPS or PC.

Installation & Configuration

Download the EA Trend V1.8 MT5 .ex5 file from your MQL5 Market product page.

Copy it to your MT5 “Experts” folder (File → Open Data Folder → MQL5 → Experts).

Restart MetaTrader 5 so the EA appears in Navigator.

Drag & drop EA Trend onto your XAUUSD or GBPUSD chart (M1, M5, or M15).

Configure inputs: set RiskPercent (e.g. 1%), MaxOrders (e.g. 3), and enable VolatilityFilter.

Enable Algo Trading (the green play button) and let it run.

Why EA Trend V1.8?

You want an EA that’s lean, adaptive, and honest—no hidden fees or rent checks every month. EA Trend V1.8 was coded by pros who’ve traded gold and FX for over a decade, so every parameter’s battle-tested. It’s beginner-friendly but versatile enough for experienced algo traders to tweak entry filters or trailing stops. And since it only needs $100 to start, you can demo it before going live—perfect for savvy risk-managers.

Support & Disclaimer

If you run into any hiccups, just post on the MQL5 discussion tab for EA Trend or DM me in the community. Always remember that past performance isn’t a guarantee of future results—markets change, news events happen, and no EA is foolproof. Start demo-testing before risking real money, and never trade more than you can afford to lose.

Call to Action

Ready to ride the trend? Grab EA Trend V1.8 MT5 now, slap it on your charts, and watch it hunt high-probability moves for you—coz why trade manually when you can automate? Download today and let the code do the heavy lifting!