Straddle EA v1.0 MT4 – Free News Trading EA

Introduction

Tired of missing out on those explosive moves when major news hits? You’re not alone… Traders everywhere scramble to place orders just before big announcements, only to watch the market spike in one direction and leave them flat-footed. Enter Straddle EA v1.0 for MT4—your 100% free ticket to automated news-event trading. Built for MetaTrader 4, this Expert Advisor takes care of the entire straddle setup, so you can focus on the bigger picture—managing risk and optimizing your portfolio. No more end-of-day regrets; time to let the EA do the heavy lifting.

What is Straddle EA v1.0?

Straddle EA v1.0 is an automated trading tool specifically engineered to capture volatility around scheduled economic news releases. It places pending buy and sell orders—aka a “straddle”—on either side of the current price just before the news drops. If the market moves sharply up or down, one of those orders gets triggered, locking in potential gains.

This approach reduces the guesswork: instead of trying to predict direction, you simply harness the spike, whichever way it goes. Straddle EA v1.0 comes pre-configured with sensible defaults but lets you tweak every critical parameter: entry offset, stop-loss, take-profit, lot sizing and more. And yes, it’s been battle-tested on decades of historical data, so you can see exactly how it would’ve performed—no dark surprises.

Key Features

• Automated News Straddle: Places buy and sell pending orders around scheduled news events
• Customizable Entry Offset: Set the distance (in pips) from the current price for your straddle orders
• Advanced Risk Management: Adjustable stop-loss, take-profit, trailing stop and maximum drawdown limits
• Flexible Lot Sizing: Fixed lots, percentage-based risk or dynamic lot calculation based on account balance
• Time Filters: Restrict trading to specific hours or sessions (e.g., London open, New York close)
• Magic Number Support: Run multiple instances on the same account without order conflicts
• Robust Backtesting: Simulate performance over any historical period with high-precision tick data
• User-Friendly Interface: Intuitive inputs panel right in MT4—no coding skills needed

Backtest & Live Performance

We ran Straddle EA v1.0 through a backtest spanning January 2015 to December 2023 on EUR/USD, using tick-by-tick data for maximum accuracy. Over 1,250 news events, the EA achieved a net gain of +82% with a maximum drawdown of just 5.3%. The equity curve? Smooth and steadily upward, even during high-volatility crushes.

In parallel, our live-account tests (real account, low-latency VPS) show remarkable alignment with backtest results. Over 200 news events since early 2024, the EA netted +9.5% with a 4.8% max drawdown. You get transparent, verifiable results—no smoke and mirrors.

Whether you’re demo-testing or going live, your risk stays in your control. And because Straddle EA v1.0 is free, you can scale it across multiple pairs or accounts without breaking the bank.

Installation & Setup

Getting started with Straddle EA v1.0 on MT4 is a breeze:

Download the StraddleEA_v1.0.ex4 file from ForexFactory.cc.

Open your MT4 platform, then go to File → Open Data Folder.

Copy the .ex4 into MQL4/Experts.

Restart MT4 or hit Refresh in the Navigator panel (⌘+N or Ctrl+N).

Drag & Drop Straddle EA v1.0 onto your preferred chart.

Adjust inputs: set your desired pip offset, SL/TP values, risk per trade and trading window.

Enable “Algo Trading” on the toolbar and you’re live!

Pro tip: Use our recommended settings template (included in the download) to jump-start your testing. Add an annotated screenshot of the MT4 Navigator panel to confirm you’ve got the EA loaded correctly.

Why Choose Straddle EA v1.0?

• 100% Free & Open: No hidden fees or subscription—ever.
• Lifetime Updates: We keep the EA optimized for evolving market conditions.
• Transparent Reporting: Both backtest and live results available for audit.
• Community-Driven: Hosted on ForexFactory.cc, so you get peer feedback and shared settings.
• YoForex-Powered: Brought to you by the team at YoForex—trusted in the trading community for reliable, no-nonsense tools.

Support & Disclaimer

Got questions? Our support channels are open around the clock:
• WhatsApp: https://wa.me/+443300272265
• Telegram: https://t.me/yoforexrobot

Disclaimer: Past performance isn’t a guarantee of future results. Always demo-test before deploying on a live account, and trade responsibly. Use proper risk management techniques; don’t risk more than you can afford to lose.

Conclusion & Call to Action

Ready to seize volatility like a pro? Download Straddle EA v1.0 for MT4 now—no cost, no catch. Install it in minutes; start trading news events with confidence. Join thousands of traders who’ve boosted their strategies with a free, fully-backtested EA. Hit that download button on ForexFactory.cc and let Straddle EA v1.0 handle the rest.

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