Candle Wick Hunter Pro

The EA specializes in wick reversal trading, a powerful price action strategy that identifies exhaustion points in the market. Below is a detailed breakdown of how the wick-based entry and exit system works.

 Understanding Wick Entries
 The EA scans candle wicks (shadows) to detect potential reversals. You can configure it in two ways:

(A) Wick Measurement Mode 
  WICK_PIPS – Measures wick size in fixed pips.
  Example: If UpperWickMinPercent = 30 , the EA looks for upper wicks ≥ 30 pips.
  WICK_PERCENT – Measures wick relative to candle size (recommended for gold).
  Example: If UpperWickMinPercent = 38 , the upper wick must be ≥ 38% of the total candle range.

(B) Key Entry Parameters
Recommended Setting (Gold)
UpperWickMinPercent     Minimum upper wick size (for sell signals)     35-45%
LowerWickMinPercent     Minimum lower wick size (for buy signals)     35-45%
WickToBodyRatio     Wick must be X times larger than candle body     1.8-2.5
MinCandleRangePips     Filters small candles (avoid noise)     5-10 pips (XAUUSD)

Example (Buy Signal):
Candle range: 15 pips
Lower wick: 7 pips (46% of candle → triggers if LowerWickMinPercent = 35 )
Body size: 3 pips
If WickToBodyRatio = 2.0 , the wick (7 pips) must be ≥ 2x the body (3 pips = 6 pips minimum) → Valid buy signal

2. Exit Strategies Based on Wicks
   The EA can close trades early if opposing wicks form (optional).
(A) Wick Exit Rules ( UseWickExits = true )
   ExitWickRatio – Opposite wick must be X times larger than candle body.
   MinExitWickPercent – Opposite wick must be ≥ X% of candle range.

Example (Closing a Buy Trade):
You’re in a buy trade, and a new candle forms:       Upper wick: 6 pips
     Candle body: 2 pips
If ExitWickRatio = 1.8 , the wick (6 pips) must be ≥ 1.8x body (3.6 pips) → Triggers exit

3. Advanced Wick Filtering (ATR & Timeframes)
To avoid false signals:
     UseATRFilter = true – Adjusts stops based on volatility.
     ATRPeriod = 14 (Standard setting)
     ATRMultiplierSL = 1.5 (Tighter stops)
     ATRMultiplierTP = 3.0 (Letting winners run)
     ATR Timeframe = PERIOD_H1 – Checks volatility on higher timeframe for stability.

4. Best Settings 
WickMeasurement WICK_PERCENT More reliable for gold
UpperWickMinPercent 38  Big upper wicks = sell signal
LowerWickMinPercent 35 Big lower wicks = buy signal
WickToBodyRatio 2.0 Confirms strong rejection
UseWickExits  "true"  Early profit on reversals
MinCandleRangePips  5.0  Avoid small candles

5. Pro Tips for Wick Trading
Best Timeframes: M15, H1 (works on M5 but higher risk)
Best Sessions: London & NY overlap (high liquidity)
Avoid News: Major economic events cause erratic wicks
Combine with ATR: Reduces false signals in low volatility

Final Notes
Candle Wick Hunter is designed to trade wick reversals mechanically, removing emotional decisions.

The key to success is:
Proper wick sizing (adjust Upper/LowerWickMinPercent for your market).
Using ATR for dynamic stops (prevents being stopped out too early).
Letting winners run with trailing stops ( UseTrailingStop = true ).

For maximum performance, test in a demo first with XAUUSD M15/H1.

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       Given the complexity of this EA. Some bugs may not have been discovered yet.
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