# EURUSD Volatility Breakout Strategy (with SmartATR MT5)

**Instrument:** EURUSD  
**Timeframe:** 15 min (works also on H1, H4)  
**Indicator:** SmartATR MT5 (default settings)

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## Strategy Description

This breakout strategy uses SmartATR MT5 to identify periods of high volatility and catch strong moves on EURUSD.

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### Entry Rules

- **Buy:**  
  Enter long when price breaks above the previous swing high and SmartATR exceeds 2x its rolling mean.
- **Sell:**  
  Enter short when price breaks below the previous swing low and SmartATR exceeds 2x its rolling mean.
- **Filter:**  
  Avoid new trades if the current bar is highlighted as a news event (orange/red in SmartATR).

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### Stop Loss & Take Profit

- **Stop Loss:**  
  Set SL at 1.5 x SmartATR below (long) or above (short) entry price.
- **Take Profit:**  
  Set TP at 3 x SmartATR from entry, or use a trailing stop based on SmartATR.

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### Example

If (SmartATR > 2 x rolling mean) AND (breakout of previous range) AND (no news event):
- Open trade in breakout direction.
- Set stop and take profit as described.

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## Why SmartATR?

- Filters for genuine volatility – no more fake breakouts!
- Adaptive stops that fit the real market regime.
- News bar overlay keeps you out of dangerous events.

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