Adaptive RSI EA is an Expert Advisor that leverages an adaptive Relative Strength Index to detect changing market regimes, automates entries on reliable momentum shifts and adapts stop/target sizing to market volatility.

TL;DR: Adaptive RSI EA uses an adaptive RSI calculation, offers multi-timeframe confirmation, ATR-adaptive SL/TP, entry modes (market/pending), setfile presets, and safety controls — always demo-test thoroughly before using live.

1. Features

The Adaptive RSI EA build implements these core capabilities — verify these settings and behaviors in the package you download:

  • Adaptive RSI algorithm — RSI period or smoothing adapts to recent volatility or market structure so the oscillator remains responsive across regimes.
  • Multi-timeframe confirmation — optional check that a higher timeframe (H1/H4) confirms the direction before accepting a short-TF trigger (M5/M15), reducing false signals.
  • Entry modes — market entries for immediate execution, or pending entries (buffered) to reduce false intrabar triggers.
  • ATR-adaptive SL/TP — stop loss and take profit can be set as multiples of ATR (adaptive), with fixed-pip fallback available.
  • Partial close & trailing stop — supports scaling out and shifting stop to breakeven or trailing once the first profit target is reached.
  • Auto-tune & presets — example presets (conservative/aggressive) included; some builds provide auto-calibration utilities that suggest initial thresholds based on recent data.
  • Session & spread guards — disable entries outside chosen hours and when spread is above a threshold to protect execution for scalps/impulse trades.
  • Risk management — percent-based sizing, absolute lot caps, max concurrent trades and daily drawdown limits that can auto-disable the EA when exceeded.
  • Logging & backtest inputs — inputs are named to support strategy-tester reproducibility and the EA can log events for later review.
Adaptive RSI EA

2. Install — Quick Steps

Follow these exact steps to install Adaptive RSI EA and dependencies:

  1. Download the EA package (EA file, example setfiles and any indicator attachments). Upload those files to your Downloads area for internal storage.
  2. Copy the EA file (.mq5 or compiled .ex5) into MQL5/Experts.
  3. If the package includes the adaptive RSI indicator or helper includes, copy them into MQL5/Indicators and MQL5/Include respectively.
  4. Restart MetaTrader 5 so Navigator refreshes and the new items appear; if indicator source is provided, compile it via MetaEditor.
  5. Attach the Adaptive RSI EA to a demo chart and load a provided setfile or configure initial inputs (adaptive mode on, RSI base period, adaptive sensitivity, ATR multipliers, risk %).
  6. Enable Algo Trading and check Experts/Journal for errors — fix missing dependencies by copying files into the correct folders and recompiling if required.

3. Recommended Settings

Starter values to help you validate the EA on demo:

  • Risk per trade: 0.25%–0.75% of equity (conservative start).
  • Adaptive sensitivity: set moderate sensitivity initially so RSI adapts without overfitting (use included presets).
  • ATR multipliers: example SL = 1.5×ATR, TP = 2.5×ATR.
  • Timeframe: M5 or M15 entries with H1 confirmation for multi-TF setups.
  • Spread guard: block entries if spread > instrument-specific threshold.

4. Testing Protocol

  • Backtest where possible using setfiles, but note indicator-driven logic can behave differently in the Strategy Tester — preserve realistic spread/tick assumptions.
  • Forward-test on demo for a minimum of 30 days and log signals, execution and any errors.
  • Track slippage/execution across brokers and compare results to determine the best execution environment (VPS + low-spread broker recommended).

5. Pre-deploy Checklist

[ ] Backup original package + note build date
[ ] Ensure adaptive RSI indicator compiled & available
[ ] Save backtests and forward-demo logs (setfile per run)
[ ] Forward-demo run ≥ 30 days
[ ] Configure max daily loss & emergency disable
[ ] Start live only with micro-lots after repeatable demo success

Adaptive RSI EA pairs well with trend confirmation, volatility adapters and S/R overlays. A simple stack that improves signal quality:

1) Higher-TF trend filter: Use a velocity or trend indicator (H1/H4) to confirm direction before accepting adaptive RSI triggers — this reduces countertrend entries.

2) Volatility adapter: Pair ATR or smoothed ATR indicators to set SL/TP buffers dynamically so the EA does not use overly tight stops during noisy sessions.

3) Key levels: Cross-reference signals with major support/resistance to avoid entering directly into structural barriers.

7. Download

Upload the Adaptive RSI EA package (EA + adaptive indicator + setfiles) to your Downloads area. After uploading, replace the shortcode below with your Download Monitor shortcode so visitors can download directly from MT5Toolbox.

Adaptive RSI EA is a practical tool for traders who want a momentum oscillator that adapts to changing market conditions. Use multi-TF confirmation, volatility adapters and strict risk rules — and always validate thoroughly on demo before going live.