Gold Spectrum
EA.
Multi-strategy, multi-timeframe Expert Advisor for XAUUSD (Gold). Multiple independent breakout strategies running in parallel across D1, H4, and H1 — each capturing a different market behavior. AUTO_DD adaptive risk scaling, integrated NFP filter, prop firm protections. No grid, no martingale, no averaging.
Gold Spectrum + Gold Breakout Fusion running together produced +$70,986 with only 4.54% max drawdown over 7 years (2019–2026) — correlation between the two of just 0.2. Different timeframes, different setups, same edge. Read the full portfolio analysis →
One market. A spectrum of strategies.
Gold Spectrum is built on a simple thesis: XAUUSD doesn't behave the same way at every timeframe. A daily breakout has different dynamics than an H1 momentum push. Different setups appear at different scales.
Instead of picking one timeframe and missing everything else, Gold Spectrum runs multiple independent strategies in parallel across D1, H4, and H1 — each with its own logic, its own thresholds, its own risk profile. The result is an internal portfolio that captures the full spectrum of gold's behavior, packaged into a single Expert Advisor.
It's the natural complement to Gold Breakout Fusion, which focuses purely on D1 swing breakouts. Where Gold Breakout Fusion is patient and selective, Gold Spectrum is broad and opportunistic.
Specialised for XAUUSD only. No generic multi-asset logic. The internal strategies are tuned to gold's specific volatility profile, liquidity patterns, and session behavior. I trade this on my own live account.
Seven years of validation.
Standalone backtest 2019–2026 on XAUUSD. Default settings, €10,000 initial deposit. Linear, consistent growth — including the lateral gold market of 2019.
Past performance in backtest does not guarantee future results. Gold is a volatile asset. Start small, validate on demo first, scale only after an observation period on a live account.
Multi-strategy, multi-timeframe.
Independent strategies running in parallel
Inside Gold Spectrum, multiple breakout strategies run simultaneously, each analyzing XAUUSD at a different timeframe (D1, H4, H1) and looking for a different market behavior. They don't share signals or co-ordinate trades — each is autonomous, with its own entry rules, stop loss, and risk profile. The result: when one strategy is in a quiet period, another may be actively capturing setups.
AUTO_DD — adaptive risk scaling
Instead of guessing a fixed risk percentage, you tell the EA what maximum drawdown you want to tolerate. The EA linearly scales risk per trade to meet that target.
- 5% DD target → conservative risk per trade
- 8% DD target → balanced risk per trade
- 10% DD target → aggressive risk per trade
Risk per trade is always safely capped between 0.05% and 3.0%.
Classic fixed risk modes (LOW / MEDIUM / HIGH / CUSTOM) are also available if you
prefer manual control.
Integrated NFP news filter
The Non-Farm Payrolls report (first Friday of each month, 8:30 ET) is the most volatile event for XAUUSD. When enabled, Gold Spectrum closes open positions and cancels pending orders 100 minutes before the announcement and resumes trading 60 minutes after. Both times are configurable. Optional, disabled by default.
Prop firm protections
Built-in Daily Loss Guard, FIFO mode, and configurable max DD limits. Combined with AUTO_DD risk scaling, you can match Gold Spectrum's behavior to your prop firm's specific rules.
Premium glass-morphism panel
On-chart status panel with real-time account state, current P/L, active protections, and per-strategy status. Visual feedback while the EA works — no guessing what it's doing.
No grid. No martingale. No averaging. Every trade is individually sized and protected by a fixed stop loss. If a trade hits its stop, the EA moves on — it doesn't try to "save" it by adding more positions.
Get started in three minutes.
Step 1 — Account requirements
- Symbol: XAUUSD (Gold)
- Timeframe: any — the EA uses its own internal timeframes
- Account type: ECN / RAW spread for tight XAUUSD spread
- Leverage: 1:100 or higher
- Capital: €1,000 minimum, €3,000+ recommended
- VPS: recommended for 24/7 stability
Step 2 — Attach to chart
Drag Gold Spectrum onto any XAUUSD chart. Timeframe doesn't matter — the EA polls its own internal timeframes regardless of where it sits.
Step 3 — Choose your risk mode
Set RiskMode to AUTO_DD and define your maximum drawdown
target (5%, 8%, 10%, etc.). Or use a fixed mode (LOW /
MEDIUM / HIGH / CUSTOM) if you prefer
explicit control.
Step 4 — Optional: NFP filter
If you trade prop firm accounts or just want to avoid NFP volatility, enable
EnableNewsFilter. Tweak NewsPreMinutes and
NewsPostMinutes if you want a different blackout window.
Step 5 — Let it run
Gold Spectrum's strategies operate continuously. Initial trades may take a few days to appear (D1 strategies are patient). Monitor the on-chart panel for per-strategy status.
Who should run Gold Spectrum?
Serious algo traders specialising in gold
If you trade XAUUSD seriously and want broader exposure than a single-timeframe system, Gold Spectrum gives you a diversified internal portfolio in one EA.
Prop firm and funded account traders
AUTO_DD makes it straightforward to match Gold Spectrum to your prop firm's drawdown limits. Combined with Daily Loss Guard and FIFO mode, it's built for compliance from day one.
Portfolio builders who already run Gold Breakout Fusion
The two products have a correlation of just 0.2 in backtest. Running both gives you maximum diversification within gold — the Gold Spectrum H4/H1 setups don't overlap with the Gold Breakout Fusion D1 swing trades.
Traders who want gold coverage, not gold gambling
Gold Spectrum doesn't bet. It doesn't grid. It doesn't martingale. It runs structured, fixed-risk breakout strategies across multiple timeframes — the same way an institutional trader would approach diversification.
Common questions.
Example: 5% DD target = conservative risk per trade. 10% DD target = aggressive risk per trade.
Risk per trade is safely capped between
0.05% and 3.0%.
Fixed risk modes (LOW / MEDIUM / HIGH /
CUSTOM) are also available.
You can open an IC Markets account here. Verify execution quality with Broker XRay if you want to be sure.
Disclosure: I am an Introducing Broker for IC Markets. If you open an account through my link, we may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. I only recommend brokers I use myself.
One market. A spectrum of edges.
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