# TrendKingEA

Trades based on trend strength and direction, waits for trade setups only in the trend direction, with flexible execution.

Canonical: https://prismaticalgos.com/compendium/algo/172-trendkingea
Record ID: 172
Catalog rank: 932 (reading order, not performance)
Snapshot: 2026-10-31 15:46 UTC
Family: Price Action & Market Structure (E)
Source: https://www.mql5.com/en/articles/19755
Evidence label (unverified): source_code

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## Recorded profile

- symbols: GBPUSD, GBPJPY, EURUSD
- timeframes: H1, M15, M5
- sessions: Not specified
- market_regime: trending

## Indicators

- SMA: {"period": 50}; applied to: close

## Recorded long-entry rules

- New engulfing candle on H1 with body ratio >= 0.5
- Confirmation on M5 timeframe
- Trend direction aligns with H1 SMA

## Recorded short-entry rules

- New engulfing candle on H1 with body ratio >= 0.5
- Confirmation on M5 timeframe
- Trend direction aligns with H1 SMA

## Recorded exit rules

- Trailing stop at 40 pips
- Take profit at 90 pips
- Move to break-even at 30 pips profit

## Recorded filters

- Volume threshold 1.2x average
- Use SMA trend filter

## Risk controls

- Stop loss: 30 pips
- Take profit: 90 pips
- Position sizing: 1% risk per trade
