# Gold H4 H1 Pullback

Trades Gold (XAUUSD) using H4 EMA 8/21 trend and H1 pullback entries with ATR stop.

Canonical: https://prismaticalgos.com/compendium/algo/8425-gold-h4-h1-pullback
Record ID: 8425
Catalog rank: 746 (reading order, not performance)
Snapshot: 2026-10-31 15:46 UTC
Family: Trend Following & Directional (A)
Source: https://www.mql5.com/en/market/product/192349
Evidence label (unverified): backtest_shown

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## Extraction warnings

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## Recorded profile

- symbols: XAUUSD
- timeframes: H1, H4
- sessions: any
- market_regime: trending

## Indicators

- EMA: {"period": 8}; applied to: close
- EMA: {"period": 21}; applied to: close
- ADX: {"period": 14}; applied to: close

## Recorded long-entry rules

- H4 EMA 8/21 defines the higher-timeframe trend
- H1 pullback to EMA 8 within 0.35 ATR, then close back through the EMA
- ADX filter (default ≥ 10)

## Recorded short-entry rules

- H4 EMA 8/21 defines the higher-timeframe trend
- H1 pullback to EMA 8 within 0.35 ATR, then close back through the EMA
- ADX filter (default ≥ 10)

## Recorded exit rules

- Stop or 8-bar time exit closes the trade

## Recorded filters

- ADX filter (default ≥ 10)
- max lot 0.25
- daily trade cap
- daily loss halt
- one open position only

## Risk controls

- Stop loss: 1.5 × H1 ATR
- Take profit: No fixed take profit
- Position sizing: Fixed fractional risk (default 1.5%)