Crude Oil Robot EA V1.0 MT4

Introduction: tired of chasing oil spikes?

If you’ve ever tried to scalp WTI during New York open or sat through those “heart-attack” candles on EIA Wednesdays, you know crude oil can be a beast. Volatile, spiky, unforgiving… and yet packed with opportunity. Crude Oil Robot EA V1.0 for MT4 is built to ride that line: it hunts for structured setups on XTIUSD (WTI) and UKOIL (Brent), respects risk to the letter, and doesn’t need you glued to the screen. No martingale, no scary grids, no “double down coz price must come back” nonsense. Just a clean, rules-first expert advisor that behaves.

You’ll get news-aware filters (especially around the EIA Weekly Petroleum Status Report), session logic for London–NY overlap, and configurable risk so you can trade small or scale up for prop challenges. It’s simple to install, surprisingly flexible, and—most important—transparent about how it enters and exits. Let’s break it down.

What is Crude Oil Robot EA V1.0 (MT4)?

Crude Oil Robot EA V1.0 is an MT4 expert advisor engineered specifically for crude oil symbols: XTIUSD (WTI) and UKOIL (Brent). It combines two complementary engines:

Momentum-break engine for clean trend continuations right after liquidity sweeps;
Volatility-pullback engine for mean-reversion entries when price stretches too far, too fast.

The EA syncs with session time windows, throttles exposure around high-impact energy news (EIA, OPEC remarks, CPI/Fed spillovers), and maintains hard equity protections. It will not stack reckless positions; it respects max trades per session, daily loss cap, and time-of-day rules (you’ll see recommended presets below).

Who it’s for:

Traders who want automated WTI/Brent without grid/marti.
Prop-firm aspirants needing consistency, low drawdown, and broker-friendly behavior.
Discretionary oil traders who’d like a hands-off assistant during overlap sessions.
Anyone tired of guessing when inventories drop and price shakes the tree.

Key Features at a Glance

• Symbol-tuned logic for XTIUSD & UKOIL: Uses oil-specific volatility and session patterns.
• Session windows: Prioritizes London–New York overlap where the cleanest moves occur.
• EIA Wednesday awareness: Optional news lockout minutes before and after the report.
• Dual strategy core: Momentum breaks when structure is clean, plus controlled mean-reversion on overextensions.
• No grid / no martingale: One of the core design rules—position sizing stays sane.
• Strict risk controls: Daily loss cap, max concurrent trades, equity protection, max spread filter.
• Broker-agnostic settings: Works with standard MT4 oil symbols (XTIUSD, UKOIL).
• Prop-friendly behavior: No HFT tricks, no toxic order spam, no “volume rule” headaches.
• Slippage & spread guards: Avoids entries when the book is too thin or spreads widen.
• Smart exits: ATR-aware stop & dynamic TP mapping to expected range, with optional trailing logic.
• One-click risk templates: Conservative / Balanced / Aggressive profiles included.
• VPS-ready: Lightweight, stable runtime for continuous 24/5 operation.

How It Trades (Strategy Breakdown)

1) Structure Read + Liquidity Sweep Check
The EA monitors recent highs/lows and checks if a quick stop-run (mini sweep) just occurred. After a sweep, a break-of-structure confirmation on micro-timeframe aligns the trade with the higher-timeframe bias.

2) Volatility Filter with ATR Bands
Crude moves in bursts. The EA overlays dynamic ATR bands to classify price as expanding (trend continuation bias) or overstretched (reversion bias). Only when volatility and structure agree does it arm the entry.

3) Time-of-Day Windows
Default trade windows: 13:00–17:30 UTC (tune for your broker server time) to capture the most liquid NY session flows. During thin Asian hours, EA stays mostly flat—unless a high-confidence setup appears with tight spreads.

4) News Awareness (EIA Events)
On Wednesdays, 10–15 minutes before and after EIA Petroleum Status release, the EA can pause new entries. You can widen the lockout if your broker tends to spike spreads.

5) Risk and Exit Logic
Entries open with hard SL (ATR-scaled), initial TP, and optional trailing. If the move extends, partial profit may secure gains while leaving a runner, but only within your max trade and daily loss cap rules.

Backtest & Walk-Forward Notes (what you should expect)

Backtests on oil can be messy if your tick quality or symbol mapping is off, so take care: use proper oil history for XTIUSD or UKOIL from your broker, with fixed commission and realistic spreads/slippage. A sensible test horizon is 24–36 months, including different regimes (geopolitical tensions, OPEC headlines, macro shifts).

In our internal runs (balanced risk, spread caps enabled), we targeted steady monthly growth rather than moonshots. Typical behavior you might see:

Win rate: 48–62% (varies by broker feed and spread)
Profit factor: 1.3–1.8 on balanced profile
Max drawdown: Sub-10% on conservative; 12–18% on balanced; higher if aggressive
Average trade length: 30–180 minutes (depends on session structure)

Important: Results depend on data quality, broker spreads, and execution latency. Always demo forward test for at least 2–4 weeks to match your broker conditions. If your spread inflates during news, keep the spread filter tight and the news lockout enabled.

Recommended Setup (quick start)

Platform: MetaTrader 4
Symbols: XTIUSD (WTI), UKOIL (Brent)
Timeframes: M5 or M15 (recommended), H1 optional for swing bias
Minimum Deposit: $300–$500 (conservative) or follow your prop rules
Leverage: 1:100 to 1:500 (more headroom helps, but don’t abuse it)
VPS: Strongly recommended (NY/London proximity if you mostly trade overlap)

Installation

Download the EA file and place it in MT4 → File → Open Data Folder → MQL4 → Experts.
Restart MT4.
Drag Crude Oil Robot EA V1.0 onto an XTIUSD or UKOIL chart (M5/M15).
Enable Algo Trading (AutoTrading) and Allow DLL imports if required by your news filter.
Load one of the included risk templates.

Symbol Mapping Tip: Some brokers use USOIL/ BRENTcmdty or similar aliases. Ensure your chart symbol matches the EA’s symbol filter or leave the EA to auto-detect.

Settings You’ll Actually Use

Lots Mode: Fixed lot or Risk % per trade. Start conservative (e.g., 0.5–1% per trade).
Max Concurrent Trades: Default 1–2. Keep it low on inventory days.
Daily Loss Cap: Hard stop for the day (e.g., 3–5% equity). Once hit, EA stops trading.
Spread Filter: E.g., ≤ 25–35 points on XTIUSD (adjust to your broker’s quoting).
Slippage Tolerance: 3–10 points, depending on VPS latency and broker behavior.
Session Start/End: Align with NY overlap; do not trade thin early-Asia unless tested.
News Lockout: On Wednesdays, 10–15 minutes pre/post EIA (tweak for your broker).
ATR Multiplier (SL/TP): Typical: SL = 1.0–1.5× ATR, TP = 1.2–1.8× ATR.
Trail After Break-Even: Enable only after partial TP, to avoid death-by-tick.

Presets (included):

Conservative: 0.5–0.8% risk, max 1 trade, tight spread cap, full news lockout.
Balanced: 1–1.5% risk, max 2 trades, moderate spread cap, standard news lockout.
Aggressive: 2%+ risk, max 2 trades, wider spreads, shorter lockout (not prop-friendly).

Prop-Firm Considerations

Daily Loss Limits: Use the EA’s daily loss cap. Do not rely on discipline—mechanize it.
No Martingale / No Grid: The EA complies by design; keep risk % modest.
News Spikes & Rules: Many firms disallow trading during high-impact news. Keep news lockout active (inventory reports, OPEC remarks, FOMC, CPI).
Consistency Over Speed: Aim for small, repeatable edges, not jackpot weeks.

Risk Management: the boring bit that saves accounts

Crude pays well but punishes carelessness. If your spread widens, slippage kicks in, or your VPS is slow, dial risk down. Consider a weekly max loss (e.g., 6–8%) in addition to daily caps. If you hit that weekly limit—stop, review the logs, and reduce risk the following week. Consistency compounds; panic doesn’t.

Broker, VPS & Data Quality

Broker: Choose one with reliable oil symbols, tight spreads during NY session, and stable execution.
VPS: Keep ping <20–40 ms to your broker if possible.
Data Quality: For backtests, import robust tick data or run forward demo with the broker you’ll use live.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: Can I run it on Forex pairs?
It’s optimized for XTIUSD and UKOIL. You can try EURUSD or GOLD, but that’s outside the spec and not recommended unless you customize settings and backtest deeply.

Q2: Best timeframe?
M5 or M15 for entries. If you want a higher-timeframe filter, add a separate H1 chart with a bias indicator (optional).

Q3: Does it trade during Asian session?
Only if you allow it. Default is to prioritize London/NY overlap where oil liquidity is best.

Q4: Is it martingale or grid?
No. One of the primary design rules is no martingale, no grid.

Q5: Will it pass a prop challenge fast?
The EA is built for rule-compliant consistency, not lottery runs. Many users prefer Conservative or Balanced risk for evaluation.

Q6: Can I run multiple charts?
Yes—one chart per symbol/timeframe. Respect your max concurrent trades and equity protection.

Support & Disclaimer

If you need help with installation, presets, or symbol mapping, ping us anytime:
WhatsApp: https://wa.me/+443300272265
Telegram Group: https://t.me/yoforexrobot

Trading involves risk. Past performance (including backtests or forward demos) does not guarantee future results. Oil is volatile—use small risk, test on demo first, and follow your regional/broker regulations.

Call to Action

Ready to stop chasing oil candles and let a rules-first EA do the heavy lifting? Install Crude Oil Robot EA V1.0 for MT4, load a conservative preset, and put it through a proper demo forward-test. When you’re comfortable, scale methodically—no rush, no stress.

For template presets, symbol mapping help, or troubleshooting, just message us on WhatsApp or hop into our Telegram. We’ll get you configured the right way, fast.

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