Crystal Grid Trader – User Guide
1. Overview
Crystal Grid Trader is an MT5 Expert Advisor that combines:
• MA Channel (Fast/Slow MAs) → Trend detection via crossover.
• Grid Trading → Multiple entries added automatically around the base order.
• ATR Dynamic Step → Grid spacing, StopLoss, and TakeProfit are dynamically adjusted
based on market volatility.
It supports:
• Automatic Break-Even (BE) shift.
• ATR-based Trailing Stop.
• One-side-only trading to prevent hedging.
• Fixed lot or risk-based lot sizing.
2. How It Works
1. Signal Detection
o When Fast MA crosses above Slow MA → Buy.
o When Fast MA crosses below Slow MA → Sell.
2. Base Trade Entry
o Opens a position with ATR-based SL/TP.
o Lot size can be fixed or risk-based.
3. Grid Placement
o After base order, EA places a grid of pending orders.
o Grid spacing is ATR × multiplier.
o Direction depends on trend and grid type (Limit or Stop).
4. Trade Management
o BE and Trailing Stop automatically adjust SL.
o If all trades close, cooldown activates.
3. Recommended Settings
EURUSD M15 (Trend Following)
• Fast MA = 20, Slow MA = 50
• ATR Period = 14
• ATR Step Multiplier = 0.5• ATR TP = 1.0, ATR SL = 2.0
• Grid Count = 5, Use Limit Grid = TRUE
• Fixed Lot = 0.10
XAUUSD H1 (Gold Swing Trading)
• Fast MA = 50, Slow MA = 100
• ATR Period = 14
• ATR Step Multiplier = 0.7
• ATR TP = 1.2, ATR SL = 2.5
• Grid Count = 3, Use Limit Grid = FALSE (pyramid style)
• Risk Percent = 1% per trade