# XAU Range Dynamics

Breakout trading strategy for gold (XAUUSD) with USD confirmation and fixed risk/reward ratio

Canonical: https://prismaticalgos.com/compendium/algo/10199-xau-range-dynamics
Record ID: 10199
Catalog rank: 1661 (reading order, not performance)
Snapshot: 2026-10-31 15:46 UTC
Family: Risk, Money Management & Portfolio Overlays (J)
Source: https://www.mql5.com/en/market/product/200180
Evidence label (unverified): backtest_shown

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## Extraction warnings

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## Recorded profile

- symbols: XAUUSD
- timeframes: M15
- sessions: Not specified
- market_regime: breakout

## Indicators

- Session Range: {"length": null, "start_time": null}; applied to: null

## Recorded long-entry rules

- bar close outside the range on the entry timeframe

## Recorded short-entry rules

- bar close outside the range on the entry timeframe

## Recorded exit rules

- optional exit when the comparison markets turn against the trade
- optional partial close at a first target, then stop to break-even
- optional break-even at a chosen profit in R
- optional ATR trailing stop
- optional time exit and maximum holding time
- optional trend filter by moving average

## Recorded filters

- USD basket confirmation with up to three symbols
- optional trend filter by moving average

## Risk controls

- Stop loss: as a share of the range or dynamic by ATR
- Take profit: as risk/reward multiple
- Position sizing: fixed money risk per trade