# XAU Patient Trend

Trend-following Expert Advisor for gold (XAUUSD) on the H1 chart, entering on breakouts and using volatility-based trailing stops.

Canonical: https://prismaticalgos.com/compendium/algo/7257-xau-patient-trend
Record ID: 7257
Catalog rank: 550 (reading order, not performance)
Snapshot: 2026-10-31 15:46 UTC
Family: Trade & Execution Management (K)
Source: https://www.mql5.com/en/market/product/198141
Evidence label (unverified): backtest_shown

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## Recorded profile

- symbols: XAUUSD
- timeframes: H1
- sessions: Not specified
- market_regime: trending

## Indicators

- EMA: {"period": 50}; applied to: close
- EMA: {"period": 200}; applied to: close

## Recorded long-entry rules

- EMA 50 is above EMA 200 and the last daily close is above EMA 50

## Recorded short-entry rules

- EMA 50 is below EMA 200 and the last daily close is below EMA 50

## Recorded exit rules

- Trailing stop: highest high since entry minus 4 x ATR(14) for buys, lowest low since entry plus 4 x ATR(14) for sells

## Recorded filters

- spread 0.60 pips, slippage 0.50 pips, Algo Trading turned on

## Risk controls

- Stop loss: 2 x ATR(14) on H1 from the entry price
- Take profit: No fixed take-profit, trailing stop only
- Position sizing: Fixed percentage of the balance is risked per trade, with the lot rounded down to the lot step