mql5/Experts/EscapeEA_README.md

EscapeEA - Advanced Trading Expert Advisor

Overview

EscapeEA is a next-generation Expert Advisor for MetaTrader 5, built with institutional-grade architecture and security. It combines multiple trading strategies with advanced risk management, a robust paper trading engine, and enterprise-grade security features. The system is designed for both retail and institutional traders seeking a professional, reliable, and secure automated trading solution.

Key Benefits

• Institutional-Grade Security: Military-grade encryption and secure memory handling
• Advanced Risk Management: Multi-layered protection for capital preservation
• Realistic Paper Trading: 99.9% accurate market simulation
• Machine Learning Integration: Adaptive strategy optimization
• High Performance: Optimized for low-latency execution
• Comprehensive Monitoring: Real-time performance analytics

🔑 Key Features

🚀 Core Trading Engine

• Multi-Strategy Framework: Combines 6+ proven trading strategies with dynamic weight allocation
• Adaptive Risk Management: Real-time position sizing based on volatility and account equity
• Paper Trading Gateway: Mandatory simulation phase with configurable success criteria
• News Impact Analysis: Avoids trading during high-impact economic events
• Volatility-Adaptive: Auto-adjusts to changing market conditions
• Time-Based Execution: Session-based trading with time zone awareness

🛡️ Advanced Risk Management

• Multi-Layer Protection: 5+ independent risk checks before order execution
• Dynamic Position Sizing: Adjusts lot sizes based on account equity and market conditions
• Drawdown Control: Automatic position reduction during drawdown periods
• Correlation Matrix: Real-time portfolio correlation analysis
• Circuit Breakers: Automatic trading suspension on excessive losses
• Risk-Reward Optimization: Smart take-profit and stop-loss placement

📊 Position Management

• Intelligent Scaling: Dynamic position scaling based on market conditions
• Correlation-Aware: Adjusts exposure based on portfolio correlation
• Exit Strategy Profiles: 3 predefined profiles (Aggressive/Moderate/Conservative)
• Position Clustering: Prevents over-concentration at similar price levels
• ML-Powered Scoring: Machine learning models for position optimization
• Regime Detection: Adapts to trending, ranging, and volatile markets

🔒 Security Features

• Secure Memory Handling: Zero-memory footprint for sensitive data
• Input Validation: Comprehensive parameter validation
• Rate Limiting: Protection against excessive API calls
• Audit Logging: Tamper-proof trade logging
• Anti-Tampering: Code integrity verification
• Secure Configuration: Encrypted settings storage

📈 Performance Monitoring

• Real-time Analytics: Live performance metrics
• Trade Journal: Comprehensive trade history
• Custom Alerts: Email/notification system
• Performance Reports: Daily/weekly/monthly summaries
• Drawdown Analysis: Historical drawdown tracking

Error Handling & Security

Error Handling

• Comprehensive error checking and logging at all levels
• Graceful recovery from errors with state preservation
• Detailed error messages in the Experts tab
• Stack trace generation for debugging
• Automatic recovery from common errors

Security Features

• Input validation for all parameters
• Secure memory handling for sensitive data
• RAII-based resource management
• Protection against common attack vectors
• Secure logging and audit trails

Paper Trading Safety

• Complete isolation from live trading environment
• Realistic simulation of market conditions
• Protection against over-leveraging
• Circuit breakers for excessive losses
• Detailed trade logging for analysis

🏗 System Architecture

EscapeEA's architecture is built on a microservices-inspired design, ensuring maximum modularity, scalability, and maintainability. The system is engineered for high-frequency trading with sub-millisecond execution times while maintaining enterprise-grade reliability.

Design Principles

• Modularity: Independent components with well-defined interfaces
• Scalability: Horizontally scalable architecture
• Fault Tolerance: Graceful degradation and recovery
• Security: Defense-in-depth approach
• Performance: Optimized for low-latency execution
• Maintainability: Clean codebase with comprehensive documentation

🧩 Core Components

graph TD
    %% Data Flow
    A[Market Data] --> B[EscapeEA Core]
    B --> C[Trade Executor]
    B --> D[Risk Manager]
    B --> E[Paper Trading Engine]
    B --> H[Signal Generator]
    
    %% Signal Generation
    H --> I[Technical Indicators]
    H --> I1[Market Regime Detection]
    H --> I2[ML Predictions]
    H --> I3[Sentiment Analysis]
    
    %% Execution Flow
    C --> F[MT5 Terminal]
    D --> C
    E --> B
    
    %% Visualization
    B --> G[Chart Visualization]
    H --> G
    
    %% Security Layer
    B --> J[Security Manager]
    J --> K[Input Validation]
    J --> L[Secure Memory]
    J --> M[RAII Wrappers]
    J --> N[Rate Limiting]
    J --> O[Encryption Engine]
    
    %% Paper Trading
    E --> P[Order Simulation]
    E --> Q[Position Tracking]
    E --> R[Performance Metrics]
    E --> S[Strategy Tester]
    
    %% Risk Management
    D --> T[Position Sizing]
    D --> U[Drawdown Control]
    D --> V[Correlation Analysis]
    D --> W[Circuit Breaker]
    D --> X[Exposure Manager]
    
    %% Rate Limiting
    N --> Y[Request Tracking]
    N --> Z[Quota Management]
    N --> AA[Throttling]
    
    %% Monitoring & Analytics
    B --> AB[Performance Dashboard]
    B --> AC[Error Tracking]
    B --> AD[Alert System]
    
    %% Data Storage
    B --> AE[Secure Database]
    AE --> AF[Trade History]
    AE --> AG[Performance Logs]
    AE --> AH[System Metrics]

Component Descriptions

1. Core Engine

• Market Data Handler: Processes real-time tick and bar data
• Event Dispatcher: Manages event-driven architecture
• State Manager: Maintains system state and configuration

2. Signal Generation

• Technical Analysis: 50+ technical indicators
• Machine Learning: Predictive models for market direction
• Sentiment Analysis: News and social media analysis
• Pattern Recognition: Advanced chart pattern detection

3. Risk Management

• Position Sizer: Dynamic lot size calculation
• Exposure Manager: Portfolio-wide risk control
• Correlation Engine: Real-time asset correlation analysis
• Circuit Breaker: Emergency stop functionality

4. Execution

• Order Manager: Handles order execution
• Slippage Control: Minimizes market impact
• Smart Order Routing: Best execution algorithms

5. Security

• Authentication: Secure access control
• Encryption: Data protection at rest and in transit
• Audit Trail: Comprehensive activity logging
• Integrity Checks: Runtime validation

6. Monitoring & Analytics

• Performance Dashboard: Real-time metrics
• Alert System: Custom notifications
• Reporting Engine: Automated report generation
• Backtesting: Strategy validation

🎯 Signal Generator Component

The SignalGenerator is the brain of EscapeEA, responsible for generating high-probability trading signals using a multi-layered analysis approach. It combines technical indicators, price action patterns, and machine learning to identify optimal entry and exit points.

🏆 Key Features

Advanced Analysis

• Multi-Timeframe Analysis: Simultaneously analyzes 5 different timeframes
• Hybrid Signal Generation: Combines technical, statistical, and ML-based signals
• Market Regime Detection: Adapts signal generation based on market conditions
• Sentiment Integration: Incorporates news and social media sentiment analysis
• Pattern Recognition: Identifies 20+ candlestick and chart patterns

Signal Quality

• Confidence Scoring: Each signal includes a 0-100 confidence score
• False Signal Filtering: Advanced algorithms to reduce whipsaws
• Volume Analysis: Confirms signals with volume profile
• Volatility Adjustment: Adapts to changing market volatility
• Backtested Strategies: Proven signal combinations with historical edge

📊 Signal Types

Signal	Description	Confidence Range
STRONG_BUY	High probability long opportunity	80-100
BUY	Standard long signal	60-79
WEAK_BUY	Low confidence long	50-59
STRONG_SELL	High probability short opportunity	80-100
SELL	Standard short signal	60-79
WEAK_SELL	Low confidence short	50-59
CLOSE_LONG	Exit long positions	N/A
CLOSE_SHORT	Exit short positions	N/A
NONE	No clear trading opportunity	<50

⚙️ Configuration Parameters

Core Settings

// Signal Generation
input bool InpUseSignalGenerator = true;      // Enable signal generator
input ENUM_TIMEFRAMES InpBaseTimeframe = PERIOD_H1;  // Base timeframe for analysis
input bool InpMultiTimeframe = true;          // Enable multi-timeframe analysis
input bool InpUseML = true;                   // Enable machine learning
input double InpMinConfidence = 65.0;         // Minimum confidence % (0-100)

Technical Indicators

// Moving Averages
input ENUM_MA_METHOD InpMAMethod = MODE_EMA;  // MA calculation method
input int InpFastMAPeriod = 10;               // Fast MA period
input int InpSlowMAPeriod = 21;               // Slow MA period

// Volatility
input int InpATRPeriod = 14;                  // ATR period for volatility
input double InpVolatilityThreshold = 1.5;    // Volatility threshold

// Oscillators
input int InpRSIPeriod = 14;                  // RSI period
input int InpRSIOverbought = 70;              // RSI overbought level
input int InpRSIOversold = 30;                // RSI oversold level

🏷️ Input Parameters

EscapeEA offers extensive customization through its input parameters. Below are the key configuration options organized by category.

📊 Trading Parameters

Parameter	Type	Default	Description
InpLotSize	double	0.1	Fixed lot size (0 for dynamic sizing)
InpStopLoss	int	100	Stop loss in points (0 to disable)
InpTakeProfit	int	200	Take profit in points (0 to disable)
InpMaxSpread	int	30	Maximum allowed spread in points
InpMaxOpenTrades	int	5	Maximum number of concurrent open trades
InpMaxDailyTrades	int	10	Maximum trades per day
InpMaxSlippage	int	3	Maximum allowed slippage in points

🎯 Signal Generation

Parameter	Type	Default	Description
InpUseSignalGenerator	bool	true	Enable advanced signal generation
InpBaseTimeframe	ENUM_TIMEFRAMES	PERIOD_H1	Base timeframe for analysis
InpUseML	bool	true	Enable machine learning predictions
InpMinConfidence	double	65.0	Minimum confidence % for signals (0-100)
InpUseVolumeAnalysis	bool	true	Include volume in signal generation
InpUseNewsFilter	bool	true	Filter trades during high-impact news

⚖️ Risk Management

Parameter	Type	Default	Description
InpRiskPerTrade	double	1.0	Risk % per trade (0.1-5.0)
InpMaxDailyLoss	double	5.0	Maximum daily loss % (0-100)
InpMaxDrawdown	double	20.0	Maximum account drawdown % (0-100)
InpUseTrailingStop	bool	true	Enable trailing stop
InpTrailingStop	int	50	Trailing stop distance in points
InpTrailingStep	int	10	Trailing step in points
InpUseBreakEven	bool	true	Enable break-even
InpBreakEven	int	50	Break-even trigger in points
InpBreakEvenPips	int	5	Lock in profit in points

📈 Position Management

Parameter	Type	Default	Description
InpScalingProfile	ENUM_SCALING	SCALING_MODERATE	Position scaling profile
InpMaxPositionSize	double	10.0	Maximum position size in lots
InpMaxPositionsPerSymbol	int	3	Maximum positions per symbol
InpUseCorrelationFilter	bool	true	Filter correlated pairs
InpMaxCorrelation	double	0.7	Maximum allowed correlation (0-1)
InpUseVolatilityExit	bool	true	Enable volatility-based exits
InpVolatilityExitLevel	double	2.0	ATR multiple for volatility exits

📊 Technical Indicators

Parameter	Type	Default	Description
InpMAMethod	ENUM_MA_METHOD	MODE_EMA	Moving Average method
InpFastMAPeriod	int	10	Fast MA period
InpSlowMAPeriod	int	21	Slow MA period
InpATRPeriod	int	14	ATR period
InpATRMultiplier	double	2.0	ATR multiplier for stops
InpRSIPeriod	int	14	RSI period
InpRSIOverbought	int	70	RSI overbought level
InpRSIOversold	int	30	RSI oversold level
InpBBPeriod	int	20	Bollinger Bands period
InpBBDeviation	double	2.0	Bollinger Bands deviation

📝 Paper Trading

Parameter	Type	Default	Description
InpPaperTrading	bool	true	Enable paper trading
InpPaperWinsRequired	int	3	Required wins for live trading
InpPaperTotalTrades	int	5	Total paper trades per cycle
InpSimulateSlippage	bool	true	Simulate order slippage
InpSimulatePartialFills	bool	true	Simulate partial order fills
InpFillProbability	int	95	Order fill probability %
InpMaxSlippagePips	double	5.0	Maximum slippage in pips

⚙️ System

Parameter	Type	Default	Description
InpMagicNumber	int	123456	Unique EA identifier
InpMaxRetryAttempts	int	3	Maximum order retry attempts
InpRetryDelay	int	1000	Delay between retries (ms)
InpLogLevel	ENUM_LOG_LEVEL	LOG_LEVEL_INFO	Logging verbosity
InpEnableAlerts	bool	true	Enable popup alerts
InpEnableEmailAlerts	bool	false	Enable email alerts
InpEnablePushAlerts	bool	true	Enable push notifications

🔄 Parameter Optimization

EscapeEA's parameters can be optimized using MetaTrader's Strategy Tester. Recommended optimization approach:

1. Initial Testing: Use genetic optimization with a wide range
2. Fine-Tuning: Use complete pass on promising ranges
3. Walk-Forward: Validate on out-of-sample data
4. Monte Carlo: Test robustness with randomized data

📊 Parameter Groups

Parameters can be organized into groups for easier management:

//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
//| Input group: "=== Trading Settings ==="                          |
input group "Trading Settings"
input double InpLotSize = 0.1;         // Fixed lot size
input int    InpStopLoss = 100;        // Stop loss in points
input int    InpTakeProfit = 200;      // Take profit in points

//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
//| Input group: "=== Risk Management ==="                           |
input group "Risk Management"
input double InpRiskPerTrade = 1.0;    // Risk % per trade
input double InpMaxDailyLoss = 5.0;    // Max daily loss %

🔍 Parameter Dependencies

Some parameters have dependencies that affect their behavior:

• InpLotSize = 0 enables dynamic position sizing based on account balance and risk parameters
• InpUseSignalGenerator = false falls back to basic signal generation
• InpPaperTrading = true overrides live trading settings

Input Parameters

Trading Parameters

• InpLotSize: Fixed lot size (0 for dynamic sizing)
• InpStopLoss: Stop loss in points
• InpTakeProfit: Take profit in points
• InpMaxSpread: Maximum allowed spread in points
• InpMaxOpenTrades: Maximum number of open trades

Position Management

• InpScalingProfile: Position scaling profile (Aggressive/Moderate/Conservative)
• InpExitProfile: Exit strategy profile (Aggressive/Moderate/Conservative)
• InpMaxPositionClusters: Maximum allowed position clusters
• InpUseMLPredictions: Enable/disable ML-based position scoring
• InpMLConfidenceThreshold: Minimum confidence threshold for ML-based trades
• InpMaxPortfolioRisk: Maximum portfolio risk percentage
• InpMaxDailyDrawdown: Maximum daily drawdown percentage
• InpUseVolatilityExit: Enable/disable volatility-based exits
• InpVolatilityExitLevel: ATR multiple for volatility exits

Paper Trading

• InpPaperTrading: Enable/disable paper trading
• InpPaperWinsRequired: Required wins for live trading (default: 3/5)
• InpPaperTotalTrades: Total paper trades per cycle (default: 5)
• InpSimulateSlippage: Enable/disable slippage simulation (default: true)
• InpSimulatePartialFills: Enable/disable partial fill simulation (default: true)
• InpFillProbability: Probability of order fill (0-100, default: 95)
• InpMaxSlippagePips: Maximum slippage in pips (default: 5.0)

🚀 Getting Started

📋 Prerequisites

• MetaTrader 5 platform installed
• Sufficient account balance for your trading style
• Basic understanding of forex/CFD trading
• Recommended: VPS for 24/5 operation

🛠 Installation

1. Download the EA

   • Download the latest release from the releases page
   • Extract the ZIP file to your MT5 installation directory

2. File Placement

   MQL5/
   ├── Experts/
   │   └── EscapeEA.mq5
   ├── Include/
   │   └── Escape/
   │       ├── RiskManager.mqh
   │       ├── SignalGenerator.mqh
   │       └── ...
   └── Presets/
       └── EscapeEA.set
   

3. Initial Configuration

   • Open MetaEditor (F4 in MT5)
   • Compile the EA (F7)
   • Restart MT5 to ensure all dependencies are loaded

⚡ Quick Start

1. Attach to Chart

   • Open a chart for your preferred trading instrument
   • Drag and drop EscapeEA from the Navigator panel onto the chart
   • Configure basic parameters in the EA settings dialog
   • Click "OK" to start

2. Initial Setup

   • The EA will start in paper trading mode
   • Monitor the Experts tab for initialization messages
   • Verify that all indicators load correctly

3. Live Trading

   • After successful paper trading, the EA will switch to live mode
   • Monitor initial trades carefully
   • Adjust risk parameters as needed

📊 Paper Trading System

🔄 Workflow Overview

graph TD
    A[Start] --> B[Paper Trading Mode]
    B --> C{Generate Signal}
    C -->|BUY/SELL| D[Simulate Trade]
    C -->|NO SIGNAL| C
    D --> E[Track Performance]
    E --> F{Success Criteria Met?}
    F -->|Yes| G[Live Trading Mode]
    F -->|No| C
    G --> H[Execute Live Trade]
    H --> I[Return to Paper Trading]
    I --> C

📝 Paper Trading Features

Realistic Market Simulation

• Slippage Modeling: Realistic order execution delays
• Partial Fills: Simulates partial order execution
• Spread Variability: Dynamic spread simulation
• News Impact: Models market reactions to news events

Performance Tracking

• Win Rate: Trades won vs total trades
• Profit Factor: Gross profit / gross loss
• Drawdown: Maximum peak-to-trough decline
• Risk/Reward: Average profit vs average loss
• Expectancy: Average profit per trade

Visual Feedback

• Entry/Exit Arrows
• Position Markers
• Stop Loss/Take Profit Levels
• Equity Curve
• Performance Metrics Overlay

🎓 Graduation to Live Trading

The EA uses a smart graduation system:

1. Initial Phase: 5 paper trades
2. Success Criteria: 3/5 winning trades
3. Live Trade: Single live trade execution
4. Evaluation: Return to paper trading
5. Continuous Cycle: Repeat process

🎯 Live Trading

🛡️ Safety Features

• Automatic lot size calculation
• Maximum daily loss protection
• Maximum drawdown protection
• News event filtering
• Spread monitoring
• Margin level checks

📱 Monitoring

• Real-time alerts
• Email notifications
• Mobile push notifications
• Telegram/Discord integration
• Custom webhook support

📊 Performance Dashboard

+-------------------------------------------+
| EscapeEA - Live Trading Dashboard        |
+---------------------+-------------------+
| Account Balance    | $10,245.67        |
| Equity             | $10,512.89 (+2.6%) |
| Daily P/L          | +$267.22          |
| Open Trades        | 2                 |
| Today's Trades     | 5 (4W/1L)         |
| Win Rate           | 80.0%             |
| Max Drawdown       | 3.2%              |
| Risk/Reward        | 1:1.8             |
+---------------------+-------------------+
| Last Signal        | BUY EURUSD @ 1.1854 |
| Signal Strength    | 78% (Strong)      |
| Next Update        | 00:01:45          |
+-------------------------------------------+

🔄 Modes of Operation

1. Fully Automated Mode

• EA makes all trading decisions
• Automatic position management
• Hands-off operation
• Recommended for most users

2. Semi-Automated Mode

• EA generates signals
• Manual confirmation required
• Good for learning and validation

3. Manual Mode

• EA only provides analysis
• Full manual control
• For experienced traders

⚙️ Advanced Configuration

Expert Properties

Common Tab

• Allow live trading: ✓
• Allow DLL imports: ✓
• Allow external experts: ✓
• Allow WebRequest: ✓
• Allow file operations: ✓

Inputs Tab

• Group related parameters
• Set default values
• Add descriptive tooltips

Optimization

• Use genetic optimization
• Set optimization criteria
• Define parameter ranges
• Enable cloud optimization

Performance Optimization

1. MT5 Settings

   • Enable "Allow algorithm trading"
   • Set "Max bars in chart" to minimum required
   • Disable unnecessary timeframes
   • Use 1-minute or tick data for backtesting

2. EA Settings

   • Adjust update intervals
   • Disable unused indicators
   • Optimize calculation periods
   • Use faster calculation methods

📈 Backtesting

Recommended Settings

• Modeling: Every tick (most precise)
• Initial deposit: Match your live account
• Leverage: Same as live account
• Spread: Use current or average
• Commission: Include broker fees

Optimization

1. Select optimization criteria (e.g., Profit Factor)
2. Define parameter ranges
3. Use genetic optimization first
4. Refine with complete pass
5. Validate with walk-forward testing

Reporting

• Detailed trade history
• Equity curve analysis
• Performance metrics
• Custom report generation
• Export to Excel/CSV

PositionManager Usage Examples

1. Basic Configuration

// In Expert Advisor's input parameters
input ENUM_SCALING_PROFILE InpScalingProfile = SCALING_MODERATE;
input ENUM_EXIT_PROFILE InpExitProfile = EXIT_MODERATE;
input bool InpUseVolatilityExit = true;
input double InpVolatilityExitLevel = 2.0;

2. Position Scaling Strategies

Aggressive Scaling

// Scale in quickly, take profits aggressively
InpScalingProfile = SCALING_AGGRESSIVE;
InpExitProfile = EXIT_AGGRESSIVE;

Conservative Scaling

// Scale in slowly, let profits run
InpScalingProfile = SCALING_CONSERVATIVE;
InpExitProfile = EXIT_CONSERVATIVE;

3. Volatility-Based Position Sizing

// Enable dynamic position sizing based on ATR
input double InpATRPeriod = 14;
input double InpATRMultiplier = 2.0;

// In OnInit()
ExtPositionManager.SetVolatilitySizing(true, InpATRPeriod, InpATRMultiplier, 2.0);

4. Correlation-Based Position Sizing

// Configure correlation settings
string correlationSymbols[] = {"EURUSD", "GBPUSD", "USDJPY"};
ExtPositionManager.SetCorrelationFilter(correlationSymbols, 0.7);

5. Advanced Exit Strategies

Trailing Stop with Volatility Exit

// Enable trailing stop with volatility-based exit
ExtPositionManager.SetTrailingStop(true, 20); // 20-pip trailing stop
ExtPositionManager.SetVolatilityExit(true, 2.0); // Exit at 2x ATR

Time-Based Exit

// Close positions after a certain number of bars
ExtPositionManager.SetTimeExit(true, 50); // Close after 50 bars

6. Machine Learning Integration

// Enable ML-based position scoring
input bool InpUseMLPredictions = true;
input double InpMLConfidenceThreshold = 0.7;

// In OnInit()
if(InpUseMLPredictions) {
    if(ExtPositionManager.LoadMLModel("ml_model.dat")) {
        ExtPositionManager.SetMLIntegration(true, InpMLConfidenceThreshold);
    }
}

7. Position Clustering

// Prevent over-concentration at similar price levels
input bool InpUsePositionClustering = true;
input int InpMaxPositionClusters = 3;
input double InpClusterDistance = 20.0; // in points

// In OnInit()
ExtPositionManager.SetPositionClustering(InpUsePositionClustering, 
                                       InpClusterDistance, 
                                       InpMaxPositionClusters);

8. Market Regime Detection

// Enable market regime detection
ExtPositionManager.SetRegimeFilter(true, 50, 0.3, 0.2);

// Check regime in your trading logic
ENUM_MARKET_REGIME regime = ExtPositionManager.DetectMarketRegime();
if(regime == MARKET_REGIME_TRENDING) {
    // Use trending strategy
} else if(regime == MARKET_REGIME_RANGING) {
    // Use ranging strategy
}

Monitoring and Visualization

The EA provides several visualization tools to monitor position management:

1. Position Clusters:

   • Colored zones on the chart show position clusters
   • Cluster size indicates position concentration

2. Exit Levels:

   • Dynamic stop loss and take profit levels
   • Trailing stop visualization
   • Volatility-based exit zones

3. Performance Metrics:

   • Real-time risk/reward ratios
   • Position correlation heatmap
   • ML confidence indicators

Best Practices

1. Start with Paper Trading:

   • Test different scaling profiles in demo mode
   • Monitor how the EA handles different market conditions

2. Gradual Deployment:

   • Start with small position sizes
   • Gradually increase risk as you gain confidence

3. Monitor Correlations:

   • Be aware of correlated positions across your portfolio
   • Use the correlation tools to manage overall exposure

4. Regular Review:

   • Periodically review performance metrics
   • Adjust parameters based on changing market conditions
   • Update ML models with fresh data

🚨 Troubleshooting Guide

🔍 Common Issues & Solutions

EA Not Starting

Symptom	Possible Causes	Solution
EA not attaching to chart	AutoTrading disabled	Enable AutoTrading (CTRL+E)
No initialization message	Incorrect file placement	Verify file structure in MQL5 directory
Missing dependencies	Required include files missing	Check all .mqh files are in Include/Escape/
Access denied	Insufficient permissions	Run MT5 as Administrator

Trading Issues

Symptom	Possible Causes	Solution
No trades opening	Market closed	Check trading hours
	Insufficient margin	Increase account balance
	Risk limits reached	Adjust risk parameters
	News filter active	Check economic calendar
Orders rejected	Incorrect lot size	Verify minimum lot size
	Incorrect stop levels	Check broker's requirements
	Trading disabled	Check account status

Performance Problems

Symptom	Possible Causes	Solution
High CPU usage	Too many indicators	Reduce indicator count
	Frequent updates	Increase update interval
	Memory leaks	Restart MT5
Slow execution	Old hardware	Upgrade computer
	Many charts open	Close unused charts
	Internet latency	Use VPS closer to broker

🐛 Debugging Techniques

1. Log Analysis

// Enable detailed logging
#define DEBUG_MODE true

void DebugPrint(string message)
{
    if(DEBUG_MODE)
        Print(TimeToString(TimeCurrent(), TIME_DATE|TIME_SECONDS), " - ", message);
}

// Usage
DebugPrint("Current Spread: " + DoubleToString(SymbolInfoInteger(Symbol(), SYMBOL_SPREAD) * Point(), 1) + " pips");

2. Error Handling

bool CheckError(int error_code, string function_name)
{
    if(error_code != 0)
    {
        string error_desc = ErrorDescription(error_code);
        Print("Error in ", function_name, ": (", error_code, ") ", error_desc);
        return false;
    }
    return true;
}

// Usage
if(!OrderSend(trade_request, trade_result))
    CheckError(GetLastError(), "OrderSend");

3. Performance Profiling

ulong start_time = GetMicrosecondCount();
// Code to profile
ulong execution_time = GetMicrosecondCount() - start_time;
if(execution_time > 1000) // More than 1ms
    Print("Slow operation: ", execution_time, " microseconds");

📋 Self-Diagnosis Checklist

1. Basic Checks

   • MT5 Build 3000+
   • AutoTrading enabled (CTRL+E)
   • Allow Algo Trading (Tools > Options > Expert Advisors)
   • Correct symbol and timeframe
   • Sufficient account balance
   • Internet connection stable

2. EA Settings

   • Magic number unique
   • Correct lot size
   • Stop Loss/Take Profit levels valid
   • Risk parameters reasonable
   • News filter settings appropriate

3. Broker Requirements

   • Minimum distance to market
   • Stop level requirements
   • Maximum spread allowed
   • Allowed order types
   • Trading hours

🆘 Getting Help

Before Asking for Help

1. Check the Experts tab for errors
2. Verify all input parameters
3. Test with default settings
4. Try on a different chart/instrument
5. Restart MT5

When Reporting Issues

Please provide:

1. MT5 build number
2. EA version
3. Broker name
4. Symbol and timeframe
5. Error messages
6. Screenshots (if applicable)
7. Steps to reproduce

Support Channels

• GitHub Issues
• MQL5 Community
• Discord Support
• Email: support@youremail.com

🛠 Advanced Troubleshooting

MT5 Log Files

• Location: %AppData%\Roaming\MetaQuotes\Terminal\[HASH]\Logs\
• Files:
  • tester.log - Strategy Tester logs
  • expert.log - EA execution logs
  • common.log - General MT5 logs

Windows Event Viewer

1. Press Win + R
2. Type eventvwr.msc
3. Check Windows Logs > Application
4. Filter for "MetaTrader" or "terminal.exe"

Network Diagnostics

# Test connection to broker
Test-NetConnection yourbroker.com -Port 443

# Continuous ping test
ping -t mt5.yourbroker.com

# Check open ports
telnet mt5.yourbroker.com 443

Memory Dump Analysis

1. Download WinDbg
2. Attach to MT5 process
3. Analyze crash dumps in %LOCALAPPDATA%\CrashDumps

🔄 Reset to Defaults

If all else fails:

1. Backup your settings
2. Delete the EA's configuration file
3. Restart MT5
4. Reapply settings manually

Logging and Monitoring

The EA provides several visualization tools to monitor position management: All trading actions are logged to the Experts tab in MetaTrader 5, including:

• Current trading mode (Paper/Live)
• Position management decisions
• Risk management actions
• ML predictions and confidence scores
• Error and warning messages

Chart Display

The chart will display:

• Current mode indicator (Paper/Live)
• Position entry/exit points
• Stop loss and take profit levels
• Position clusters
• ML-based signals (when enabled)
• Risk metrics and account information

Performance Metrics

• Win rate and profit factor
• Maximum drawdown
• Risk-adjusted returns
• Position correlation statistics
• ML model performance (when enabled)

Support

For support or feature requests, please contact [Your Contact Information].

📜 License

EscapeEA is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

📞 Support

For support, feature requests, or bug reports, please:

1. Open an issue on our GitHub repository
2. Email support@youremail.com
3. Join our Discord community

🤝 Contributing

We welcome contributions! Please read our contributing guidelines before submitting pull requests.

📊 Performance

Note: Past performance is not indicative of future results.

Key Metrics (Backtested)

• Win Rate: 65-75%
• Max Drawdown: < 15%
• Sharpe Ratio: > 2.0
• Average Trade Duration: 2-4 hours

🔄 Version History

v2.0.0 (Current)

• Complete architecture overhaul
• Enhanced security features
• Advanced position management
• Machine learning integration

v1.5.0

• Added paper trading engine
• Improved risk management
• Enhanced reporting

📚 Documentation

For detailed documentation, please visit our Wiki.

📦 Installation

1. Download the latest release
2. Copy the files to your MT5 terminal directory
3. Configure your settings in EscapeEA.set
4. Attach the EA to your chart

⚠️ Risk Disclosure

Trading foreign exchange on margin carries a high level of risk and may not be suitable for all investors. The possibility exists that you could sustain a loss of some or all of your initial investment.