Ea: Fxob
extern int TickFilter = 5; // Process every 5th tick int tickCounter = 0; void OnTick() tickCounter++; if(tickCounter < TickFilter) return; tickCounter = 0; // EA logic here
string server = AccountInfoString(ACCOUNT_SERVER); if(StringFind(server, "FXOpen") == -1) Print("Not an FXOB account. EA will not trade."); return;
int SendFXOBOrder(int cmd, double volume, double price, int slippage, double stoploss, double takeprofit, string comment) int ticket = OrderSend(Symbol(), cmd, volume, price, slippage, stoploss, takeprofit, comment, magic, 0, clrNONE); if(ticket < 0) int error = GetLastError(); if(error == 138) // Requote - retry with new price RefreshRates(); return OrderSend(Symbol(), cmd, volume, Ask, slippage, stoploss, takeprofit, comment, magic, 0, clrNONE); return ticket; fxob ea
int minStop = MarketInfo(Symbol(), MODE_STOPSLEVEL); if(OrderStopLoss() - OrderOpenPrice() < minStop * Point) // Adjust stop loss
FXOB supports partial fills. Your EA must track the OrderFilledVolume and adjust position management accordingly. 3.4 Tick Management To avoid overloading the CPU on FXOB’s high-tick environment, use: extern int TickFilter = 5; // Process every
FXOB refers to , a specialized technological setup that allows traders using the popular MetaTrader 4 (MT4) platform to connect directly to ECN (Electronic Communication Network) liquidity providers. An FXOB EA is an Expert Advisor specifically programmed—or optimized—to operate within this unique bridging environment.
FXOB Momentum Trader Timeframe: M15 Strategy: Enters on 20-period breakout with volume confirmation. Risk per trade: 1% of $10,000 account. Broker: FXOpen ECN (commission $1.5/lot). VPS: AWS t2.micro in London (2 ms ping to FXOB). Risk per trade: 1% of $10,000 account
The bridge’s liquidity varies by session. An EA optimized for London open may lose money during Asian session due to thinner order books. 7.4 No Heartbeat or Keep-Alive Logic If the EA disconnects (e.g., VPS reboot), it may not recover positions. Implement a OnInit() routine that restores previous trades using OrderSelect() . Chapter 8: FXOB EA vs. Standard EAs – Head-to-Head Comparison | Feature | Standard EA (Market Maker) | FXOB EA (ECN Bridge) | |--------|---------------------------|----------------------| | Execution speed | 100–300 ms | 20–50 ms | | Spread | Fixed (1–2 pips) | Variable (0.0–0.5 pips) | | Commission | None (built into spread) | Separate (e.g., $3 per lot round trip) | | Requotes | Frequent | Rare (only in extreme volatility) | | Hedging allowed | Depends on broker | Yes (unrestricted) | | Scalping friendly | Usually not | Yes | | Minimum deposit | $100 | $500 (ECN account) | | VPS requirement | Optional | Highly recommended |