Cloud Matrix EA – User Manual
1. Overview
Cloud Matrix EA is a professional Expert Advisor for MetaTrader 5 designed around the
Ichimoku Cloud system combined with Multi-Timeframe (MTF) confirmation filters. It
analyzes trend direction, cloud breakouts, Tenkan/Kijun crosses, and Chikou confirmation across
different timeframes to provide reliable trade entries.
The EA is equipped with risk management, ATR-based stop loss buffer, and optional Kijun
trailing stop, making it suitable for medium- to long-term trend trading on EURUSD,
XAUUSD, and other major pairs.
2. Key Features
• Ichimoku Cloud-based entries (Tenkan/Kijun cross, Cloud breakout, Chikou span
filter)
• Multi-Timeframe confirmation (H4, D1, W1 filters configurable)
• Flexible stop-loss placement (Kijun or Cloud-based with ATR buffer)
• Risk control: fixed lots or percent-based lot sizing
• Trading hours filter (avoid low liquidity periods)
• Trailing stop with Kijun for dynamic exit
• Backtest-ready & Optimizable
3. Input Parameters
General
• UseNewBarOnly → true = check signals only on new bar
• Timeframe → entry TF (default: H1)
• FixedLots → lot size if risk % is disabled
• UsePercentRisk → true = auto calculate lot size based on risk %
• RiskPercent → % of account risked per trade (if enabled)
• MaxSpreadPoints → max spread allowed (e.g., 20 for EURUSD)
• SlippagePoints → max slippage allowed
Ichimoku• Tenkan = 9
• Kijun = 26
• SenkouSpanB = 52
Entry Filters
• LookbackTKCrossBars → number of bars to look for Tenkan/Kijun cross
• LookbackKumoBreakBars → bars to check for cloud breakout
• RequireChikouFilter → true = Chikou confirmation required
Exit & Risk Management
• SlMode → SL_KIJUN or SL_CLOUD
• StopBufferATRMult → ATR-based buffer for stop loss
• ATRPeriod → period for ATR calculation
• TakeProfitRR → take profit in risk:reward ratio
• TrailWithKijun → true = enable trailing stop along Kijun
Time & Risk Controls
• UseTradingHours → true/false
• StartHour / EndHour → define trading session
• MaxConcurrentTrades → maximum open trades allowed
Multi-Timeframe Filters
• UseHigherTF → true = enable higher TF confirmation
• ConfirmTF1 (H4) → Cloud/TK/Chikou filters
• ConfirmTF2 (D1) → Cloud/TK/Chikou filters
• ConfirmTF3 (W1) → Cloud/TK/Chikou filters
4. Strategy Logic
1. Entry Long
o Tenkan crosses above Kijun
o Price breaks above cloud within set bars
o Chikou above past price (if enabled)
o Higher TF filters confirm uptrend
o Spread & time conditions satisfied
2. Entry Short
o Tenkan crosses below Kijun
o Price breaks below cloud within set bars
o Chikou below past price (if enabled)o Higher TF filters confirm downtrend
o Spread & time conditions satisfied
3. Stop Loss / Take Profit
o SL placed at Kijun or Cloud ± ATR buffer
o TP set by risk:reward ratio
o Optional trailing stop with Kijun
5. Recommended Settings
• EURUSD H1
o LookbackTKCrossBars = 3
o LookbackKumoBreakBars = 5
o SlMode = SL_CLOUD, StopBufferATRMult = 0.6
o TakeProfitRR = 2.0
o UseHigherTF = true with H4 (Cloud), D1 (TK), W1 (Chikou)
• XAUUSD H1 (Gold)
o MaxSpreadPoints = 80–100
o SlMode = SL_CLOUD, StopBufferATRMult = 0.8
o TakeProfitRR = 1.8–2.0
o LookbackKumoBreakBars = 6
6. Usage Tips
• Start with demo or backtest before live trading
• Optimize ATR buffer and TP/SL ratio per instrument
• Use Conservative mode for higher winrate, Aggressive mode for more trades
• Best trading hours: London & New York sessions
7. Risk Management
• Do not risk more than 1–2% per trade
• Avoid running multiple EAs on the same pair without correlation check
• Use a VPS for 24/7 execution