Extracted algorithm research record
PriceAction Engulfing Zone EA
A high-probability, low-frequency trading strategy based on swing structure, engulfing patterns, and zones for XAUUSD on M5 timeframe.
Source & extraction context
Evidence label: backtest_shown (source claim, not independent verification). Recorded completeness: 50.0/100. Neither is a performance result.
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Extraction warnings
No automated warnings are recorded in this snapshot. This does not establish that the extraction or system is sound.
Recorded market & execution profile
- Recorded markets
- XAUUSD
- Recorded timeframes
- M5
- Recorded sessions
- Not specified
- Recorded regime
- trending
Recorded indicators & parameters
| Indicator | Parameters | Applied to |
|---|---|---|
| No indicator stack was recorded. This does not establish a price-action-only strategy. | ||
Extracted strategy rules
Recorded long-entry rules
- Market is in an UPTREND (Higher Highs + Higher Lows)
- A valid Bullish Engulfing forms at a Swing Low
- Price leaves the zone (closes above)
- Price retests the zone (returns into it)
- A NEW Bullish Engulfing forms inside the zone
- BUY on next candle open
Recorded short-entry rules
- Market is in a DOWNTREND (Lower Highs + Lower Lows)
- A valid Bearish Engulfing forms at a Swing High
- Price leaves the zone (closes below)
- Price retests the zone (returns into it)
- A NEW Bearish Engulfing forms inside the zone
- SELL on next candle open
Recorded exit rules
- Not specified in the extracted record.
Recorded filters
- Spread filter
- Zone invalidation
- Max 1 trade
- Stop loss
- Zone Low − buffer
- Take profit
- 1:1 Risk-to-Reward
- Position sizing
- Auto lot sizing scales with account balance ($1,000 → 0.04 lot)
Questions about this record
What entry rules are recorded for PriceAction Engulfing Zone EA?
Long: Market is in an UPTREND (Higher Highs + Higher Lows) A valid Bullish Engulfing forms at a Swing Low Price leaves the zone (closes above) Price retests the zone (returns into it) A NEW Bullish Engulfing forms inside the zone BUY on next candle open Short: Market is in a DOWNTREND (Lower Highs + Lower Lows) A valid Bearish Engulfing forms at a Swing High Price leaves the zone (closes below) Price retests the zone (returns into it) A NEW Bearish Engulfing forms inside the zone SELL on next candle open These are unverified extracted rules.
Which markets and timeframes are recorded?
Markets: XAUUSD. Timeframes: M5. These are source-recorded labels, not verified execution behavior.