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Raptor V3 User Guide

Everything you need to install and use Raptor with control—from the correct starting settings to the Master–Slave system.

The most important feature

Distribute risk across two accounts with Master–Slave

Two MetaTrader accounts follow each other. When the Master reaches the defined loss threshold, the Slave becomes active. The aim is to keep the system working without exposing all available capital to active risk at the same time.

MASTER ACCOUNT (X)Runs the trades

Loss thresholdExample: −50 USD

SLAVE ACCOUNT (Y)Starts at the threshold

What does this structure provide?

Risk is not concentrated in one account.
The Slave can trade actively while the Master waits in drawdown.
A structure can be designed to target exposing roughly half of the total capital to active risk.

Make only these changes

Master account (X)

Save On Account Info = TRUE
No other Master–Slave setting is required.

Slave account (Y)

Follow an Account = TRUE
Enter the Master account number in Following Account Number.
Enter the Master loss that should activate the Slave in Loss Threshold.

The accounts shown on MQL5 use the same set file; only their start dates and balances differ. The −50 USD threshold shown for the two Master–Slave accounts is our real operating setting.

3 rules before installation

Complete these checks before you start Raptor.

Turn off Test Mode

Set Test Mode to FALSE for live use.

Use a server

We strongly recommend a VPS/server so Raptor—and especially both MetaTrader terminals—can run continuously.

Check price digits

Default settings work with 2-digit pricing. Adjust point-based inputs when your broker uses a different price format.

Starting plan

Capital by minimum lot

The starting amount changes according to the minimum lot size allowed by the broker.

Account typeMinimum lotStarting capitalSuggested allocation

Tickmill Classic0.01500 USD (minimum/high risk)2,500 USD per 0.01 lot is the safer setting

Broker with a 0.1 minimum lot0.15,000 USDHigher capital aligned with the lot ratio

How should price digits be adjusted?

Change only inputs expressed in points; do not alter dollar, lot, or count values for this adjustment.

1 digitRemove one zero from point values24,000 → 2,400

2 digitsUse the default settings24,000 → 24,000

3 digitsAdd one zero to point values24,000 → 240,000

About Raptor V3

Developed from real market behavior—not theory alone

Raptor V3 is not a robot built with classic optimization. It was tested in real market conditions for approximately six months and updated many times.

The shared settings were tested on a Tickmill Classic account with a 500 USD starting balance. Different set appearances in MQL5 signals are not different strategies; they represent different start dates and balances.

For those who want the details

Complete input guide

If you use the default set, you only need to change Test Mode and, when required, the Master–Slave settings. Do not change other inputs unless you understand their effect.

General SettingsTest mode, trade identity, and buy/sell permissions.Show explanations

Test Mode

Default:TRUE

Test behavior is enabled in the robot's supplied file.

Always change this to FALSE for live use.

Magic Number

Default:7736

Identifies Raptor trades. Each installation must use a different value when multiple Raptor instances run on the same account.

Order Comment

Default:Raptor

The comment displayed on trades; you may change it as desired.

Profit Target per 0.01 Lot

Default:0.1

The trade profit target per 0.01 lot. It is not used when Use Only Trailing = TRUE.

Use Only Trailing

Default:TRUE

When TRUE, trades close only through Trailing Stop; the fixed profit target is not used.

Dont Close Opposite Trade On Loss

Default:1.0

When Sell trades are open and the Buy group is in loss, it prevents the Sell trades from closing. The same logic applies in the opposite direction.

Wait Opposite Order Price For Trade

Default:FALSE

When Buy trades exist, price must move above those Buy trades before a Sell can open.

Allow Buy

Default:TRUE

When FALSE, no new Buy opens. Existing Buy trades continue to be managed.

Allow Sell

Default:TRUE

When FALSE, no new Sell opens. Existing Sell trades continue to be managed.

Lot and Stop SettingsLot sizing by balance and the account-level loss limit.Show explanations

0.01 Lot Per This Balance

Default:2500.0

Defines how much account balance adds each 0.01 lot. The 2,500 USD default is intended for safer use.

500 USD is the technical minimum and carries more risk. With 500 entered, each 500 USD adds 0.01 lot.

Stop ($) Per 0.01 Lot

Default:2000

The account loss limit per 0.01 lot. All open trades close when the limit is reached.

The stop value scales with the position size for each 0.01 lot.

Grid SettingsTrade distances, periodic gaps, and the maximum number of trades.Show explanations

Order Gap Point

Default:2100

The minimum distance between two trades. At the distance, a stop order is placed instead of opening the trade immediately.

Space Out Count

Default:10

Defines how many trades are placed before an extra gap is left.

Space Out Gap Point

Default:20000

The distance where no new trade opens after Space Out Count is reached.

Lot Increase Count

Default:500

Multiplies the lot of the selected trade by Space Out Lot Multiplier. A value of 500 effectively disables it.

Space Out Lot Multiplier

Default:5.0

The multiplier applied to the trade selected by Lot Increase Count.

With Count 10 and Multiplier 5, the 10th and 20th trades would use five times the base lot.

Max Trade Count

Default:500

The maximum simultaneous trade count for Buy and Sell separately.

Trailing SettingsHow the pending order and stop level follow price.Show explanations

Trailing Stop Order Distance

Default:2500

Works with Order Gap Point and defines the distance from which the pending stop order follows price.

Trail Step Point

Default:100

Trailing updates in defined point steps rather than on every tick.

It updates after price moves 100 points.

Trailing Stop Distance

Default:5000

Defines how many points behind price the Trailing Stop follows.

Trailing Stop Start

Default:7500

Defines how many points in profit are required before the Trailing Stop starts.

Spread ControlFilters trades using an average of recent spread values rather than one instant reading.Show explanations

Max Allowed Spread

Default:2500

The maximum permitted average spread. New trades are blocked when the average is above this limit.

Spread Average Length

Default:50

Calculates the average of the last 50 spread values and uses that average for Max Allowed Spread.

Candle FilterDesigned to avoid opening Buy at the top or Sell at the bottom.Show explanations

Enable Candle Filter

Default:TRUE

Enables or disables the candle filter.

Candle Time Frame

Default:4 Hours

The timeframe of candles to inspect.

Candle Look Back

Default:15

The number of historical candles to inspect.

Candle Gap Point

Default:24000

The distance limit from the high or low of recent candles.

If price is closer than 24,000 points to the top of the last fifteen 4-hour candles, no Buy opens; only Sell can open. Near the bottom, the reverse applies.

Candle Debug Print

Default:FALSE

When TRUE, writes candle-filter diagnostics to the MetaTrader Experts/Journal log.

Pause Times and Friday ProtectionUses US Eastern time to limit when a new trade direction may start. Existing grids and trailing continue during a pause.Show explanations

Enable All Pause Times

Default:TRUE

Enables all four configured pause windows.

Enable Pause Time 1

Default:TRUE

Enables the first pause window.

Pause Time 1 — Start Hour

Default:3

Start hour of the first pause in US Eastern time.

Pause Time 1 — Start Minute

Default:0

Start minute of the first pause.

Pause Time 1 — End Hour

Default:5

End hour of the first pause in US Eastern time.

Pause Time 1 — End Minute

Default:0

End minute of the first pause.

Pause 1: 03:00–05:00

Enable Pause Time 2

Default:TRUE

Enables the second pause window.

Pause Time 2 — Start Hour

Default:8

Start hour of the second pause in US Eastern time.

Pause Time 2 — Start Minute

Default:30

Start minute of the second pause.

Pause Time 2 — End Hour

Default:10

End hour of the second pause in US Eastern time.

Pause Time 2 — End Minute

Default:30

End minute of the second pause.

Pause 2: 08:30–10:30

Enable Pause Time 3

Default:TRUE

Enables the third pause window.

Pause Time 3 — Start Hour

Default:15

Start hour of the third pause in US Eastern time.

Pause Time 3 — Start Minute

Default:45

Start minute of the third pause.

Pause Time 3 — End Hour

Default:18

End hour of the third pause in US Eastern time.

Pause Time 3 — End Minute

Default:30

End minute of the third pause.

Pause 3: 15:45–18:30

Enable Pause Time 4

Default:TRUE

Enables the fourth pause window.

Pause Time 4 — Start Hour

Default:19

Start hour of the fourth pause in US Eastern time.

Pause Time 4 — Start Minute

Default:0

Start minute of the fourth pause.

Pause Time 4 — End Hour

Default:21

End hour of the fourth pause in US Eastern time.

Pause Time 4 — End Minute

Default:0

End minute of the fourth pause.

Pause 4: 19:00–21:00

Friday Protection

Default:TRUE

Limits new trade chains after the configured time on Friday.

Friday Trade End Hour

Default:9

Hour when Friday protection starts in US Eastern time.

Friday Trade End Min

Default:30

Minute when Friday protection starts.

Friday cutoff: 09:30 US Eastern

Visual and Log SettingsThe on-chart information panel and MetaTrader Experts/Journal logs.Show explanations

Show Info On Chart

Default:TRUE

Displays the Raptor information panel on the chart.

Print Spread Info

Default:FALSE

When TRUE, writes spread information to the MetaTrader Experts/Journal log.

Print Profit Info (when trades closed)

Default:FALSE

When TRUE, writes profit information to Experts/Journal when trades close.

Print Trail Info

Default:FALSE

When TRUE, writes trailing information to the Experts/Journal log.

Print US Time

Default:FALSE

When TRUE, writes the US time used by Raptor to the Experts/Journal log.

Print Pause Time

Default:FALSE

When TRUE, writes pause-window information to the Experts/Journal log.

Master–Slave SettingsTwo accounts following each other on the same computer or server.Show explanations

Follow an Account

Default:FALSE

Set to TRUE on the Slave account to enable following another account.

Following Account Number

Default:111

The Master account number that the Slave will follow. 111 is only the input's example default and must be replaced with the real Master account number.

Loss Threshold

Default:50

Defines the Master account loss in USD that activates the Slave.

With 50 entered, the Slave becomes active when the Master reaches −50 USD.

Save Own Account Info (Master)

Default:FALSE

Set to TRUE on the Master account. It registers the account as a Master that can be followed.

Debug print

Default:TRUE

Writes Master–Slave communication diagnostics to the MetaTrader Experts/Journal log.

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