Zenith-FX/Previous Logs/SECURITY_VALIDATION.md

Security & Quality Validation Summary

Security Analysis

✅ Input Validation

• Risk Percentage: Limited to 0-10% range
• Stop Loss/Take Profit: Must be greater than 0
• Moving Average Periods: Fast MA must be less than Slow MA
• All inputs are validated in OnInit() before trading begins

✅ Memory Safety

• Array Management: All arrays properly set as series using ArraySetAsSeries()
• Buffer Copying: CopyBuffer() calls check return values (< 3 = error)
• Indicator Handles: Validated for INVALID_HANDLE before use
• Proper Cleanup: Handles released in OnDeinit()

✅ Error Handling

• Order Execution: Checks OrderSend() return value and result codes
• Indicator Loading: Validates all indicator handles
• Data Availability: Verifies buffer data before processing
• Logging: Comprehensive error logging with GetLastError()

✅ Financial Safety

• Lot Size Limits: Enforced minimum and maximum lot sizes
• Lot Normalization: Sizes adjusted to broker specifications
• Lot Validation: Validates calculated lot size before order placement
• Spread Filter: Prevents trading during high spread conditions
• Risk Control: Maximum 10% risk per trade (configurable)
• Balance Protection: Position sizing based on account balance
• Dynamic Pip Handling: Correctly handles 3, 4, and 5 digit broker configurations

✅ Trading Safety

• One Position at a Time: Prevents over-trading
• Magic Number: Identifies EA trades uniquely
• Mandatory SL/TP: Every trade has stop loss and take profit
• Trading Permissions: Checks terminal and MQL trade permissions
• Spread Validation: Won't trade if spread exceeds maximum
• Dynamic Filling Mode: Automatically uses broker-supported order filling type (FOK/IOC/RETURN)
• Broker Compatibility: Works with all broker digit configurations

Code Quality Analysis

✅ Best Practices

• MQL5 Standards: Follows official MQL5 coding standards
• Function Organization: Clear separation of concerns
• Variable Naming: Descriptive, meaningful names
• Comments: Comprehensive inline documentation
• Constants: Uses proper enumerations (ENUM_MA_METHOD, etc.)

✅ Robustness

• New Bar Detection: Prevents multiple signals on same bar
• Indicator Updates: Refreshes data before each analysis
• Market Validation: Checks trading conditions before execution
• Flexible Architecture: Easy to extend and modify

✅ Performance

• Efficient Processing: Only processes on new bars
• Minimal Resources: Uses only necessary indicators
• No Memory Leaks: Proper handle and resource management
• Optimized Calculations: Position sizing calculated once per trade

Testing Recommendations

Before Live Trading

1. Compile Check: Verify compilation in MetaEditor (F7)
2. Strategy Tester: Run on at least 1 year of historical data
3. Demo Account: Test on demo account for at least 1 month
4. Parameter Optimization: Use genetic algorithm to find optimal settings
5. Forward Testing: Reserve 20-30% of data for forward test

Risk Management Testing

1. Test with minimum lot sizes first
2. Verify stop loss and take profit placement
3. Confirm position sizing calculations
4. Check behavior during high spread conditions
5. Validate trading hours filter (if enabled)

Performance Metrics to Monitor

• Win Rate
• Profit Factor
• Maximum Drawdown
• Average Win/Loss Ratio
• Number of Trades
• Return on Investment

Known Limitations

Not Implemented (Future Enhancements)

• Trailing Stop Loss: Could be added to ManageOpenPositions()
• Partial Profit Taking: Could scale out of positions
• Breakeven Stop: Could move SL to entry after certain profit
• Multiple Timeframe Analysis: Currently single timeframe
• News Filter: Could pause trading during high-impact news
• Multiple Positions: Currently limited to one position at a time

Design Decisions

• Single Position: Maintains discipline and simplicity
• Fixed SL/TP: Simplifies risk management
• New Bar Only: Prevents over-trading and multiple signals
• Dynamic Filling: Automatically selects best order filling mode (FOK, IOC, or RETURN) based on broker support
• Universal Pip Handling: Works correctly with 3, 4, and 5 digit brokers through dynamic pip-to-point conversion

Compliance

✅ MQL5 Compatibility

• Uses only MQL5 built-in functions
• Compatible with MetaTrader 5 build 2361+
• Works on any currency pair
• Compatible with any timeframe

✅ No Dangerous Practices

• No hardcoded credentials or sensitive data
• No external DLL calls
• No file system operations beyond standard logging
• No network operations
• No registry modifications

Security Summary

Overall Security Rating: ✅ SECURE

The EA implements industry-standard security practices:

• Proper input validation
• Memory safety measures
• Comprehensive error handling
• Financial risk controls (including lot size validation)
• Safe trading practices
• Dynamic broker compatibility (all digit configurations)
• Flexible order execution (broker-specific filling modes)

Recent Security Enhancements (v1.01):

• Added lot size validation before order placement
• Implemented dynamic order filling mode detection
• Fixed pip-to-point conversion for universal broker compatibility

No Critical Security Vulnerabilities Detected

Recommendations for Users

Minimum Requirements

• MetaTrader 5 terminal (build 2361 or later)
• Regulated broker with low spreads
• Minimum account balance: $100 (for proper risk management)
• Stable internet connection

Best Practices

1. Always start with demo trading
2. Never risk more than 2% per trade initially
3. Use ECN/STP brokers for better execution
4. Keep terminal running during trading hours
5. Monitor EA performance regularly
6. Adjust parameters based on backtesting results

Risk Warning

• Trading forex carries substantial risk
• Past performance is not indicative of future results
• Never trade with money you cannot afford to lose
• This EA is for educational purposes
• Always test thoroughly before live trading

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Validation Date: November 13, 2025 Status: ✅ PASSED - Ready for Testing Next Step: Compile in MetaEditor and run Strategy Tester