Hi there,
It sounds like the issue might be related to the VPS environment not syncing correctly with your MetaTrader settings or broker server. Sometimes, VPS setups can affect how EAs (robots) execute trades, especially if there's a delay in connection or if the platform settings (like auto trading permissions or DLL imports) aren't configured the same way as on your local machine.

Make sure your VPS has the same settings as your local terminal, and check if your EA has external dependencies or broker-specific parameters.

Also, you might want to explore tools and solutions at forex-box.com — they offer various resources and VPS-friendly tools that can help optimize robot performance.

Hope this helps and good luck with your trading setup!

I remember when I first tried to use hedging in my trading strategy — I had no idea what I was doing at first. I thought it was just about opening buy and sell orders at the same time, but there’s more to it if you want to do it effectively.

I was using MetaTrader 4, which supports hedging by default. So what I did was open a buy position on EUR/USD, and when the market started moving against me, instead of closing the trade at a loss, I opened a sell order of the same lot size. This locked in the floating loss but gave me time to wait for the market to turn.

Over time, I learned a few important things:

Make sure both orders are opened on the same pair and under the same account type (some brokers use netting systems which don’t allow hedging).

Always have a clear exit plan — hedging can freeze your equity, and holding both trades too long can eat up margin.

Use it as a temporary risk control, not as a long-term solution.

Eventually, I started using partial hedging, like opening a smaller opposite trade when I wasn’t fully sure of the trend. It helped reduce drawdowns without completely locking my trades.

If you’re just starting with hedging, try it on a demo account first. It’s a great tool when used wisely, but it can also trap you in indecision if you don’t manage it properly.

I had the same situation a while ago when I created an Expert Advisor (EA) for a friend but didn’t want it to be shared or misused. After some research and trial-and-error, I found a simple way to protect it using account restrictions and a basic password system.

What I did was include a few lines of code in the EA that check for a specific account number or password. If the password doesn’t match, the EA simply won’t run. For example, I added something like this in the OnInit() function:

string allowedPassword = "mysecret123";
if (password != allowedPassword) {
Print("Unauthorized user");
return(INIT_FAILED);
}

I also added an input field for the password so my friend could enter it when attaching the EA to the chart. It worked great — simple but effective for personal sharing.

Later on, I learned about binding the EA to specific account numbers using AccountNumber() for extra security. That way, even if someone shares the EA, it won't run on unauthorized accounts.

If you're not familiar with MQL4/5, I suggest searching for “account lock EA mql4” or “EA licensing” — there are even services that can do it professionally if needed.

Hi! If you want to reset your variables at the start of a new day, you can use the "Once a Day (time filter)" block. Connect it to a "Set Variable" block and set your variables back to zero or their initial values.

Make sure to place this logic at the top of your project flow so it triggers at the beginning of each new trading day. Also, double-check your terminal time settings to make sure the reset happens when you expect.

I started using Fibonacci retracement levels about a year ago, and honestly, they changed the way I look at price action. At first, I didn’t really believe in them — I thought it was just another overhyped tool. But after testing them on major pairs like EUR/USD and gold, I noticed how often price reacts around the 38.2%, 50%, and 61.8% levels.

My favorite setup now is combining Fibs with support/resistance zones. When they line up, entries become much more reliable.

Give it a try on a demo — you might be surprised how often the market respects those levels!

I faced the same challenge a while ago. I wanted my trailing stop to wait until the trade was at least 5 pips in profit before activating. MT4's built-in trailing stop didn’t allow that, so I ended up writing a small custom EA.

Basically, I coded it to check if profit > 5 pips, and only then start moving the stop loss behind price. That gave my trades enough room to breathe before locking in gains.

It was a small tweak, but it made a big difference in how many trades stayed alive longer and captured more profit.

Hey there,

I had the same issue a while back and totally understand the frustration. I wanted every chart I opened in MetaTrader 4 to automatically load my custom template (with indicators, colors, etc.) instead of the default black chart. After some trial and error, here's what worked for me.

How I Got MT4 to Load My Template Automatically

A few months ago, I was running multiple EAs on different pairs, and each time I opened a new chart, I had to manually load my template. It was tedious and inefficient. So, I dug into a few solutions and finally cracked it.

Step 1: Save Your Template with the Right Name
First, set up your chart exactly how you want it — indicators, colors, everything.

Then go to the chart, right-click > Template > Save Template.

Important: Save the template with the exact name: default.tpl

This template should be saved in:
MQL4 > Templates folder (usually inside your MT4 installation directory).

When you name the template default.tpl, MT4 will automatically apply it to new charts opened via the Market Watch or script.

Step 2: Reopen Charts

Close any open charts, then reopen them from the Market Watch list by right-clicking and selecting "Chart Window." Now, your default.tpl template should load automatically.

If you're managing many charts, consider using a chart manager EA or script to apply templates in bulk. It saved me a ton of time.

Hope this helps someone the way it helped me.

Tried running my HFT EA on IC Markets Raw Spread account. Latency from my VPS (in London) was around 1ms, which was great. But after a few days, I noticed increasing slippage and occasional rejections during high volatility. Seems like their infrastructure can handle HFT to an extent, but it's not ideal for ultra-fast scalping. Still testing with limit orders to see if that helps.

I’ve been using Broker FP Mаrkets with a VPS from ForexBox for the past 6 months. Execution speed is solid — under 30ms ping from VPS to broker server. No major slippage so far, and withdrawals have been fast (1–2 days). The VPS has 99.9% uptime, but once it did restart during a Windows update I forgot to disable. Overall, pretty smooth experience, but keep an eye on auto-updates!

I’ve been testing my EA for weeks, backtesting showed great results. But the moment I went live, it started making random trades, ignoring the strategy rules. Turns out, I didn’t account for spread changes and slippage during real market conditions. Lesson learned: backtesting is only half the battle — real-time behavior is a whole different game.