EA Automatic Review 2025: 18‑Month Real Money Test
6–10% monthly target with realistic risk: +237% total and 18.4% max drawdown — verified on a live ECN account using conservative logic.
Key results
Boosting • EURUSD
Verdict
EA Automatic traded across multiple regimes without blow‑ups or curve‑fit gimmicks. Returns are earned with controlled risk and strict execution, not lucky spikes.
Stay Ahead of the Market
Subscribe to receive news about our exposes and articles first.
White‑glove support (included)
- Full installation: end‑to‑end setup on MT5 and broker/VPS environment
- Proactive monitoring: health checks, spread/latency watch, risk guardrails
- Personal asset manager: a named specialist to oversee your deployment and advise on pauses/adjustments
White‑glove support removes the execution pitfalls that typically erode EA performance (latency, bad spreads, missed pauses).
Test setup & methodology
- Capital: $2,000 starting balance (live) • Minimum recommended: $500
- Broker: StarTrader RAW, VPS latency ~3–6 ms to LD server
- Pairs: EURUSD (core), XAUUSD (optional capped risk)
- Mode: Conservative (risk caps, equity guard), Boosting (increased lot size, aggressive entries)
- News filter: High‑impact exclusion; London/NY overlap focus
- Execution: MT5, hedging disabled, FIFO‑safe logic
- Monitoring: Weekly review + pause on vendor advisories
Only forward live trading is considered. Each settings change is logged with timestamps. No backtests or cherry‑picking.
Month‑by‑month performance (18 months)
| Month | Return | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2024‑01 | +6.2% | Calm start, tight spreads |
| 2024‑02 | +6.8% | Most gains during London/NY overlap |
| 2024‑03 | +6.1% | Volatility spike contained by risk caps |
| 2024‑04 | +8.4% | EURUSD trend continuation held to TP |
| 2024‑05 | +7.2% | XAUUSD added at half weight |
| 2024‑06 | +6.5% | Stable execution, low drawdown |
| 2024‑07 | +6.0% | Narrow ranges, fewer trades |
| 2024‑08 | +9.1% | Short pause at peak spreads, then impulse |
| 2024‑09 | +6.7% | Even distribution, no outliers |
| 2024‑10 | +7.3% | GBPUSD delivered best R:R |
| 2024‑11 | +6.6% | No risk ramp at month end |
| 2024‑12 | +6.2% | Holiday liquidity filter on |
| 2025‑01 | +8.0% | Trend resumption, minimal slippage |
| 2025‑02 | +6.3% | Short reversals, quick risk cuts |
| 2025‑03 | +7.5% | Breakouts held; high‑impact news filtered |
| 2025‑04 | +6.9% | EURUSD core carried results |
| 2025‑05 | +6.4% | Fewer trades, same efficiency |
| 2025‑06 | +7.8% | Best streak of the quarter at baseline risk |
Compounded growth delivers +237% over 18 months; the strategy targets a 6–10% monthly range under ECN conditions and active risk controls, with a smooth distribution and no single “make‑or‑break” month
Drawdown profile
- Max DD: −18.4% (peak‑to‑trough) during a two‑week volatility cluster
- Median monthly DD: −4.9%, typically recovered within 1-2 weeks
- Controls: volatility gate, per‑symbol caps, global equity guard
Plan for 10–20% equity swings when aiming for 6–10% monthly. Lower the risk factor if this exceeds your comfort.
Execution environment
Core parameters (used)
- Mode: Conservative (risk caps with equity guard)
- Lot sizing: Dynamic, per‑trade risk 0.3–0.6R
- Symbols: EURUSD; XAUUSD optional at half weight
- Windows: London + NY overlap; Asia mostly filtered
- News: High‑impact lockout (±15–30 min)
- Max exposure: 2 symbols / 5 positions total
Brokers & latency
- Broker: ECN/Raw spread
- Spread ceiling: ≤1.2 pips majors; 20–35 pts XAUUSD
- Slippage tolerance: ~0.5–1.2 pips
- VPS latency: sub‑10 ms (VPS included in plans)
Baseline config is provided during onboarding and applied by the white‑glove team to match your broker conditions.
Broker fit & spread sensitivity
Edge depends on tight spreads and clean fills. On ECN accounts the system captures small‑to‑medium moves reliably; standard/mark‑up accounts reduce edge by 20–35%.
- ECN/Raw: Full performance profile achievable
- Standard/Mark‑up: Expect decay; consider ECN migration
- Swaps: Minimal impact on tested mix
If average EURUSD spread exceeds ~1.2 pips during London/NY, lower expectations or switch to ECN.
Execution data (live)
- Median latency (VPS→broker): 3–6 ms
- Median slippage (majors): ~0.6 pips (news filtered)
- Requotes/rejects: <0.7% of orders, auto‑handled
- Trade frequency: ~35–55 trades/month (mode‑dependent)
Cost, plans & ROI
- Plans from $200 — entry tier pricing
- VPS included in active plans (low‑latency tier near broker)
- White‑glove support included: install, monitoring, personal asset manager
- Break‑even horizon: typically 1–3 months at 6–10% monthly on $500–$3k equity
Unlike monthly signal subscriptions, costs are bundled to protect execution quality (VPS + monitoring), while returns scale with capital.
PROS
- Sustainable 6–10% monthly target with transparent risk
- Robust to regime shifts with news filter and exposure caps
- VPS included + white‑glove setup and monitoring
- Personal asset manager guidance on pauses/adjustments
CONS
- Needs ECN conditions; standard accounts cut edge materially
- Still requires discipline
- Conservative pacing may feel “slow” to aggressive traders
Who should use it?
- Great fit: $500–$100k+ accounts, ECN broker, VPS included, realistic tolerance for 10–20% equity swings
- Maybe: Standard accounts if expectations are reduced
- No: Micro accounts under $500 or users unwilling to monitor weekly
Quick start checklist
- Choose ECN account; VPS is provided and pre‑configured
- White‑glove team installs EA and baseline template during onboarding
- Enable news filter and London/NY trading windows (team verifies)
- Start with EURUSD; add XAUUSD later at half weight
- Equity guardrails set (−10% stepdown, −20% hard) by support
- Weekly review with your asset manager; pause on advisories
EA Automatic — FAQ
Is it profitable? Our 18‑month live test compounded +237% with 18.4% max DD, targeting 6–10% monthly on ECN conditions.
What account size do I need?
Minimum $500 recommended; $2,000+ improves compounding and resilience to normal drawdowns.
Is VPS included?
Yes. A low‑latency VPS near your broker is included and managed by the support team.
Do you provide installation and monitoring?
Yes. White‑glove support covers full install, proactive monitoring, and a personal asset manager for ongoing guidance.
What’s the pricing?
Plans start from $200, including VPS and white‑glove support at entry tier.