# Session Save Point - 2026-03-22
**Created:** $(date '+%Y-%m-%d %H:%M:%S %Z')
**Status:** Complete - Ready for system restart

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## Current Project State

### MultiSignal Confluence EA v1.12
**Status:** Fully implemented and committed

**Location:**
- Git: https://git.fetcherpay.com/garfield/mql-trading-bots
- Commit: `e2d42b3` - "Add complete volatility filters v1.12 (Anti-Chop)"
- Local: `~/mql-trading-bots/MultiSignal_Confluence_EA.mq5`
- MT5: `~/mt5-docker/config/.wine/drive_c/Program Files/MetaTrader 5/MQL5/Experts/MultiSignal_Confluence_EA.mq5`

**Features Added in v1.12:**
- ATR Volatility Filter (0.5% minimum)
- ADX Trend Strength Filter (20 minimum)
- CheckVolatilityFilter() function called before every trade
- Both filters ON by default, configurable via inputs

**Trading Performance (Verified):**
- Account: 104125640
- Started: $100,000
- Current: $106,935.12 (+6.94%)
- Trades: 78
- Win Rate: 71.79%
- Profit Factor: 1.29
- Largest Win: $2,216
- Largest Loss: -$1,303

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## Active Trading Setup

### MT5 Docker Container
- Container: `mt5` (gmag11/metatrader5_vnc:1.1)
- VNC Access: Port 3000
- Config Volume: `/home/garfield/mt5-docker/config`

### Account Details
- Login: 104125640
- Server: MetaQuotes-Demo
- Platform: MetaTrader 5

### Report Access
- Direct HTML: `file:///home/garfield/mt5-docker/config/.wine/drive_c/users/abc/Desktop/ReportHistory-104125640.html`
- Utility Scripts: `show-latest-report.sh`, `read-report.sh`, `export-to-browser.sh`

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## Repositories

### mql-trading-bots
- URL: https://git.fetcherpay.com/garfield/mql-trading-bots
- Credentials: garfield@fetcherpay.com / onelove01
- Main File: `MultiSignal_Confluence_EA.mq5`

### conversation-history  
- URL: https://git.fetcherpay.com/garfield/conversation-history
- Session Log: `2026-03-21-mql-trading-bots.md`
- This Save: `SESSION_SAVE_2026-03-22.md`

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## What's Next (Post-Restart)

1. **Verify MT5 Compilation** - Check Journal for successful v1.12 compile
2. **Monitor New Trades** - Watch for "Volatility filter BLOCKED" messages
3. **Compare Performance** - Expect fewer trades but higher quality
4. **Backtest** - Run strategy tester on v1.12 vs v1.11

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## Key Code References

### Volatility Filter (lines 200-223)
```cpp
bool CheckVolatilityFilter() {
   if(InpUseVolatilityFilter && ATRHandle != INVALID_HANDLE) {
      double atr[1], close = iClose(_Symbol, _Period, 0);
      if(CopyBuffer(ATRHandle, 0, 0, 1, atr) > 0) {
         double atrPct = (atr[0] / close) * 100;
         if(atrPct < InpMinATRPercent) {
            Print("Volatility filter BLOCKED: ATR too low");
            return false;
         }
      }
   }
   // ... ADX filter ...
   return true;
}
```

### Trade Entry Call (line 616)
```cpp
if(!CheckVolatilityFilter())
   return;  // Skip trade - filters not passed
```

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## Notes for Future Self

- All work saved to Gitea - accessible from any machine
- MT5 data persists in Docker volume
- v1.12 designed to reduce choppy market losses
- If filters are too aggressive, adjust: `InpMinATRPercent` or `InpMinADX`

**Session End - Safe to restart**

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## Ollama Upgrade Script Created
**File:** `~/upgrade-ollama.sh`

The automated upgrade via tool commands was timing out on sudo operations, so an upgrade script was created for manual execution.

### To Upgrade Ollama:
```bash
~/upgrade-ollama.sh
```

This will:
1. Stop the current ollama service
2. Backup existing binary
3. Download latest version (currently v0.18.2)
4. Install and start the new version
5. Verify it's working

### Current Status:
- Running: v0.12.11
- Available: v0.18.2
- Location: /usr/local/bin/ollama
- Service: systemd (ollama.service)
- API: localhost:11434

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## OrdersEA Found and Committed
**Date:** March 24, 2026

### Files Located
- `~/mql/OrdersEA (1).mq4` - Original MT4 version (v1.1)
- `~/mql/OrdersEA.mq5` - MT5 version

### Committed to Repository
- Commit: `9fac45a`
- Files: `OrdersEA (1).mq4`, `OrdersEA.mq5`
- Location: `~/mql-trading-bots/`

### OrdersEA Strategy
**Type:** Grid/Layering/Basket Trading EA

**How it works:**
1. Defines a price range with `HIGH` and `LOW` parameters (central zone)
2. Places multiple small pending orders at intervals (`Entry` spacing)
3. Above HIGH: Layer of BUY STOP orders
4. Below LOW: Layer of SELL STOP orders
5. Manages basket of up to 600 trades
6. Calculates average price for exit
7. Equity-based lot sizing option

**Key Parameters:**
- `HIGH` / `LOW` - Central range boundaries
- `Entry` - Spacing between trade levels
- `Lots` - Size per trade
- `TP` - Take profit per level
- `TRADE_RANGE` - Trading range in pips
- `MaxTrades` - Up to 600

**Risk Management:**
- `EquityFactorPercent` - Dynamic lot sizing
- `TakeProfitLevelDollarAmount` - Basket profit target
- `GetOut` - Emergency exit flag

**Status:** Ready for use on MT4 or MT5

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## OrdersEA Cleaned and Updated
**Date:** March 24, 2026

### Changes Made:
1. **Removed WinAPI dependency**
   - MT4: Removed `#include <WinUser32.mqh>`
   - MT5: Removed `#include "include\WinAPI\winuser.mqh"`
   - Replaced `MessageBox()` with `Print()` for margin info display

2. **Removed license checking**
   - Removed web.mq5/web.mq4 includes
   - Bypassed `IsOK()` license validation
   - Removed customer monitoring code

3. **Updated notifications**
   - MT4: `SendNotificationEx()` uses `Alert()` and `Print()`
   - MT5: `SendNotificationEx()` uses `SendNotification()` and `Print()`
   - Replaced all `SendMail()` calls with native alternatives

4. **Updated metadata**
   - Copyright: "Copyright 2024, Garfield Heron"
   - Website: "https://fetcherpay.com"
   - Default Email: "garfield@fetcherpay.com"

### Files Updated:
- `OrdersEA.mq5` (MT5 version)
- `OrdersEA (1).mq4` (MT4 version)

### Commits:
- `bf70b79` - Clean up OrdersEA.mq5
- `c342966` - Clean up OrdersEA MT4 version

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## Oanda MT4 Status & OrdersEA Conversion
**Date:** March 24, 2026

### Oanda Platform Status (Verified)
- **MT4:** ✅ Fully supported globally (Oanda's primary platform)
- **MT5:** ⚠️ Available only in select regions (Japan, UK, Europe, BVI)
- **MT5 US:** ❌ NOT available for Oanda US clients
- **Rating:** Oanda rated "Best MetaTrader 4 Broker 2026"

### MT4 Environment Setup
- Attempted Docker MT4 setup - image not publicly available
- Created MT4 directory in Wine prefix: `~/mt5-docker/config/.wine/drive_c/Program Files/MetaTrader 4/`
- **Note:** MT4 installer must be downloaded from Oanda directly (MetaQuotes removed public downloads)

### OrdersEA Conversion to MT5
**Files Created:**
- `OrdersEA.mq5` - Converted MT5 version (v2.0)
- `OrdersEA_MT4_Original.mq5` - Original MT4 backup
- `OrdersEA_MT5_Converted.mq5` - Conversion reference

**Key Conversions Made:**
| MT4 | MT5 |
|-----|-----|
| `OrderSelect()` | `PositionGet()` / `HistorySelect()` |
| `MarketInfo()` | `SymbolInfoDouble/Integer()` |
| `Bid`, `Ask`, `Digits`, `Point` | `SymbolInfoDouble(_Symbol, SYMBOL_BID/ASK/POINT)` |
| `OrderSend()` | `CTrade::OrderSend()` |
| `OrderClose()` | `CTrade::PositionClose()` |
| `int ticket` | `ulong ticket` |
| `WindowExpertName()` | `MQLInfoString(MQL_PROGRAM_NAME)` |
| `IsOptimization()` | `MQLInfoInteger(MQL_OPTIMIZATION)` |

**Commit:** `c415cd9`