lastbar has been declared as a static variable. This means that it keeps its value between function calls.

Detection of a new bar for an EA in mql4

I thought I might mix things up with a brief discussion about mid-trade analysis, to see who has the upper hand (bulls or bears). This is particularly relevant in a squeeze situation, where price is trapped between 2 boundaries and the gap is slowly ...

Ratios & Harmonics: a Different Way to Trade

Well, there certainly was Back in long again: In line with dominant order flow Late completion of bearish AB=CD Touch of the golden zone Structure at the minor RN image

Ratios & Harmonics: a Different Way to Trade

Closed out at +45 pips, expectation hit. The bullish break candle from 1.1125 is a great example of what happens when the pressure builds up at an area of interest and then eventually pops. I closed out, but have a feeling there is going to be more ...

Ratios & Harmonics: a Different Way to Trade

Good morning everyone Currently long EURUSD. Bullish order flow since Europe opened this morning. Price faltered around the major round number then put in a lower high (not good). However, closing above the RN was an achievement in itself for the ...

Ratios & Harmonics: a Different Way to Trade

The best way to do it is with time, as Mr_jk has alluded to. Unfortunately, other methods such as volume or bars has proven unreliable (missing ticks, loading history etc).

Detection of a new bar for an EA in mql4

No offense taken nor offered Clive - I just felt we were perhaps spiraling off on a tangent through misunderstanding. Great work on the thread as always

Trading is as simple as ABCD

Just a tip Pipglutton - if you use File > Save As Picture (rather than Print Screen) you don't need to worry about hiding your account number. image

Trading is as simple as ABCD

For the avoidance of any confusion: I am merely seeking to help people understand their tools. It is not for me to say "use this" or "don't use that". Ordinarily, I sit on the sidelines but I was asked to provide assistance in coding a couple of ...

Trading is as simple as ABCD

Hello Jason, I sent you the alert modification as per your requirements to your email the day before yesterday

Trading is as simple as ABCD

No problem Clive, it was only a few lines of code. Quite a few questions there Clive, and I'll do my best to answer. The signal didn't happen "late", it happened exactly as the indicator is coded to work. Remember, I didn't change anything about the ...

Trading is as simple as ABCD

You're most welcome

Trading is as simple as ABCD

Yep, I just abandoned ship too, at the 1:1 completion. Only +15 pips for me, but London is going home. image

Ratios & Harmonics: a Different Way to Trade

Attached is an edited version of FastTMAline. I haven't changed any of the existing code. I have simply added a section to give an alert on color change of the centreline. This is controlled by its own input parameter in the options. I strongly urge ...

Trading is as simple as ABCD

Hello Mack, nice to see you back It looks like we're in the same trade image

Ratios & Harmonics: a Different Way to Trade

Thanks Aj1, hopefully participation in the thread will pick up again

Ratios & Harmonics: a Different Way to Trade

Great trade, nicely in line with the long term order flow too. I missed that one completely!

Ratios & Harmonics: a Different Way to Trade

One of those days today. First late exits, now early exits... Simple trade, golden zone retracement in line with longer term order flow. Not without it's risks - there was a lot of momentum and acceleration running down into the reversal zone plus ...

Ratios & Harmonics: a Different Way to Trade

Looks interesting what you're working on there George. Should be great if you get to go part time Enjoy the snooze!

Ratios & Harmonics: a Different Way to Trade