Read first: the risks
- Worst case: the account blows up and you lose 100% of your capital. If the market runs one way, the EA keeps adding orders until margin runs out.
- More capital does not mean you are safe. A grid caught in a strong trend can wipe out 10,000 USD too.
- Test on a Demo account for at least 2-4 weeks before using real money.
- Use only money you can afford to lose. Never use savings, loans or family money.
Who can use it for free
Free for MT5 accounts opened through our partner (IB) link. One account unlocks every EA.
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What is DynamicGrid
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| Platform | MT5 |
| Suited to | Gold (XAUUSD), major currency pairs |
| Entries | Pending first order, then grid orders when price moves against it |
| Grid spacing | Follows ATR |
| Direction | BUY and SELL at the same time |
| Profit close modes | BreakevenTP / KeepProfit / Trailing |
Who it suits
Suits
- Gold (XAUUSD) and major currency pairs
- Ranging markets with no clear direction
- People who have passed Demo and start real money small (Cent account 100 USD = 10,000 USC)
Does not suit
- People who cannot accept drawdown
- People who would use savings or loans
- People who have never tried it on Demo
Minimum settings to run it (5 items)
| Input | Suggested value | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| StartEA | true | Main switch. The EA does nothing unless this is on |
| Trade_Direction | BOTH | Buy and sell, 2 directions |
| Fixed_Lot | 0.01 | Start with the smallest lot |
| UseGrid | true | Turns the grid on |
| CloseIDeaSelect | BreakevenTP | The safest profit close mode according to the manual (check the current value before you run it) |
Floating loss by number of orders in a basket
| Orders in basket | How often | Cent account (USD) | Standard account (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 67% of baskets | 0.02 | 1.75 |
| 2-4 | 30% | 0.13 - 1.11 | 13 - 111 |
| 5-8 | 2.8% | 2 - 11 | 223 - 1,099 |
| 9-11 | 23 baskets | 17 - 28 | 1,659 - 2,751 |
| 12-17 | 16 baskets | 45 - 73 | 4,520 - 7,253 |
| 20 | 1 basket | 169 | 16,944 |
| 25 | 1 basket | 311 | 31,073 |
Source: XAUUSD backtest over 9 months (Jan - Oct 2026), 10,158 baskets, default settings, Fixed_Lot 0.01. This is a single backtest run, and real markets can run further. A basket of 30 orders would show a floating loss of about 410-470 USD on a Cent account.
How much capital is enough (Cent account, leverage 1:500, Fixed_Lot 0.01)
| Capital | Result in the 9-month backtest | Suited to |
|---|---|---|
| 50 USD | Account blew up 17 times | Not recommended |
| 100 USD | Account blew up 2 times | Learning, if you accept losing all of it |
| 360-600 USD | Did not blow up | Surviving the worst basket seen so far |
For a Standard account, multiply every figure by 100. Raising Fixed_Lot to 0.02 means multiplying the capital by 2. With small capital, use a Cent account only.
How to install DynamicGrid on MT5
- Download the .ex5 file with the button above
- Open MT5 and go to File > Open Data Folder
- Open the MQL5 > Experts folder and put the .ex5 file there
- Back in MT5, right-click Expert Advisors in the Navigator window and click Refresh
- Go to Tools > Options > Expert Advisors, tick Allow WebRequest and add these 3 URLs (used for the licence check): https://zab-license.bangzeed.workers.dev, https://zab-license.vercel.app, https://license.forexreviewth.com
- Drag the EA onto a chart, set it up with the settings on this page, then turn on the Algo Trading button
5 hard rules (never do these)
- Do not delete orders the EA placed. It will calculate the grid wrongly.
- Do not change the lot size midway. If orders are open, wait until they have all closed.
- Do not cut the internet or close MT5 while orders are open. Trailing and TP will stop working.
- Do not run 2 EAs on the same symbol with the same Magic Number.
- Do not use capital you cannot afford to lose. A grid EA can blow up if the market runs hard one way.