Blue Moon EA: Advanced EMA Envelope Trading for MT5
Info
The Blue Moon EA: Advanced EMA Envelope Trading for MT5 is a Expert Advisor for MetaTrader 5 that blue moon ea is an expert advisor for metatrader 5 that utilizes ema envelope signals for potential market reversal identification and employs adaptive basket recovery techniques for automatic trade management. This system is designed for traders who prefer a structured approach to basket management with configurable risk controls.
Usage
This tool is typically used for automated trading on major forex pairs and gold.
Platform
This Expert Advisor works exclusively on MetaTrader 5 (both build 600+ and newer versions).
Setup
Place the downloaded file in MQL5/Experts folder via File ? Open Data Folder in MetaTrader 5.
How to Install and Use Blue Moon EA: Advanced EMA Envelope Trading for MT5
1. Installation: Open the "File" menu, select "Open Data Folder," navigate to MQL/Experts, paste your file, and restart the terminal.
2. Activation: Drag the EA from the Navigator onto a chart, ensure "Allow live trading" is checked in the Common tab, and verify the AutoTrading button is green.
3. Optimization: Right-click your chart, choose "Expert List," click "Properties" to adjust inputs, and save your preferred setup as a set file for future use.
4. Maintenance: Regularly check the "Experts" tab in the terminal window to monitor trade logs and potential execution errors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Why is my EA not opening trades? A: Check the "AutoTrading" button, ensure "Allow live trading" is enabled, and verify your broker allows automated trading on your account type.
Q: Can I run multiple EAs on one chart? A: No, each chart can only host one active EA; however, you can open multiple charts for different currency pairs to run several EAs.
Q: What does the "smiley face" icon mean? A: A smiley face in the top-right corner of the chart indicates the EA is successfully running; a frowny face means it is disabled.
What this tool does
Blue Moon EA is an Expert Advisor for MetaTrader 5 that utilizes EMA Envelope signals for potential market reversal identification and employs adaptive basket recovery techniques for automatic trade management.
Typical Use Case
This Expert Advisor excels in automated trading and technical analysis on MetaTrader 5.
Compatible Platform & Setup
This Expert Advisor works on MetaTrader 5. Place the file in the MQL5/Experts folder and restart the terminal.
Description & Settings
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This system is designed for traders who prefer a structured approach to basket management with configurable risk controls.
Unlike many basic grid systems, Blue Moon integrates technical signal generation with controlled basket management and built-in account protection.
Main Features
- EMA Envelope signal detection
- Automatic BUY and SELL entries
- Adaptive basket management
- Progressive lot sizing
- Configurable grid distance
- Single trade take-profit
- Basket profit target
- Spread protection
- Drawdown protection
- Automatic recovery after terminal restart
- Real-time monitoring dashboard
- Supports broker symbol suffixes (e.g., AUDCAD.c)
- Designed for MT5 Hedging accounts
Trading Logic
Blue Moon monitors the market using an Exponential Moving Average (EMA) Envelope.
When price reaches the configured envelope boundaries, the EA can open a position based on the selected settings.
If the market moves against the initial position, additional trades may be opened using configurable grid spacing and progressive lot sizing.
Once the basket reaches the configured profit target, the EA automatically closes the basket.
Risk Management
The EA includes several configurable protection mechanisms:
- Maximum spread filter
- Maximum basket size
- Maximum lot size
- Total drawdown protection
- Optional trading lock after emergency drawdown
- Automatic basket reconstruction after platform restart
Dashboard
Blue Moon includes an information dashboard displaying:
- Current EA status
- Spread
- EMA values
- Envelope levels
- Basket statistics
- Current drawdown
- Next expected action
- Last trading activity
- Account information
Inputs
The EA allows configuration of:
- EMA period
- Envelope deviation
- Initial lot
- Lot increment
- Maximum lot
- Grid distance
- Basket profit target
- Single trade take-profit
- Maximum spread
- Maximum positions
- Drawdown protection
- Dashboard options
Recommended Usage
- MetaTrader 5
- Hedging account
- Low spread broker
- VPS recommended for uninterrupted operation
- Test settings on a demo account before using on a live account
Important Information
Trading involves risk.
This Expert Advisor does not guarantee profits, and past performance does not ensure future results.
Users are advised to understand the strategy and conduct their own testing before live trading.
Category
Expert Advisor
Platform
MetaTrader 5
Version
3.3
Language
English
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Source Code
#property strict
#property version "3.40"
#property description "This code is educational. Feel free to use, modify and upgrade as you wish. Visit ROBOTFX.ORG for professional trading tools"
#include <Trade/Trade.mqh>
CTrade trade;
input string InpEAName = "BlueMoon EA";
input ulong InpMagicNumber = 31072026;
input ENUM_TIMEFRAMES InpSignalTimeframe = PERIOD_M5;
input int InpMAPeriod = 14;
input ENUM_MA_METHOD InpMAMethod = MODE_EMA;
.......
⚠ Limitations & Risk Warning
- This tool is provided for educational and testing purposes only.
- Past performance does not guarantee future results.
- Trading involves substantial risk of loss. Use on a demo account first.
- Results may vary depending on market conditions, broker, and settings.
- We recommend thorough backtesting and forward testing before using with real funds.