# SMC Gold Structure EA MT5

Automated trading on XAUUSD using a layered approach with trend, structure, liquidity, and entry filters.

Canonical: https://prismaticalgos.com/compendium/algo/5670-smc-gold-structure-ea-mt5
Record ID: 5670
Catalog rank: 836 (reading order, not performance)
Snapshot: 2026-10-31 15:46 UTC
Family: Price Action & Market Structure (E)
Source: https://www.mql5.com/en/market/product/183368
Evidence label (unverified): backtest_shown

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## Extraction warnings

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## Recorded profile

- symbols: XAUUSD
- timeframes: M5
- sessions: London and New York sessions (UTC)
- market_regime: trending|ranging|volatile|breakout|any

## Indicators

- Moving Averages: {"periods": [144, 72, 15]}; applied to: close
- Break of Structure (BOS): {}; applied to: close
- Liquidity Sweep Detection: {}; applied to: close
- Fair Value Gap (FVG): {"period": 5}; applied to: close

## Recorded long-entry rules

- Trend filter on D1, H1, and M15 agree on direction
- Break of Structure (BOS) on H1 confirms momentum
- Fair Value Gap (FVG) on M5 after partial fill and confirmation

## Recorded short-entry rules

- ...

## Recorded exit rules

- Automatic breakeven with configurable activation level
- Optional 3-phase trailing: breakeven, ATR trail, Chandelier exit

## Recorded filters

- Spread and margin checks before every order
- Session filter for London and New York

## Risk controls

- Stop loss: Not explicitly stated
- Take profit: Not explicitly stated
- Position sizing: 1% of balance (default preset)