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Session Save Point - 2026-03-22

Created: $(date '+%Y-%m-%d %H:%M:%S %Z') Status: Complete - Ready for system restart

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

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

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

What's Next (Post-Restart)

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

Key Code References

Volatility Filter (lines 200-223)

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)

if(!CheckVolatilityFilter())
   return;  // Skip trade - filters not passed

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

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:

~/upgrade-ollama.sh

This will:

Stop the current ollama service
Backup existing binary
Download latest version (currently v0.18.2)
Install and start the new version
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

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:

Defines a price range with HIGH and LOW parameters (central zone)
Places multiple small pending orders at intervals (Entry spacing)
Above HIGH: Layer of BUY STOP orders
Below LOW: Layer of SELL STOP orders
Manages basket of up to 600 trades
Calculates average price for exit
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

OrdersEA Cleaned and Updated

Date: March 24, 2026

Changes Made:

Removed WinAPI dependency
- MT4: Removed #include <WinUser32.mqh>
- MT5: Removed #include "include\WinAPI\winuser.mqh"
- Replaced MessageBox() with Print() for margin info display
Removed license checking
- Removed web.mq5/web.mq4 includes
- Bypassed IsOK() license validation
- Removed customer monitoring code
Updated notifications
- MT4: SendNotificationEx() uses Alert() and Print()
- MT5: SendNotificationEx() uses SendNotification() and Print()
- Replaced all SendMail() calls with native alternatives
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

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

MT5 Freeze Analysis & Solutions

Date: March 24, 2026

Why Did It Freeze?

Root Cause: OrdersEA.mq5 was an MT4 file disguised as MT5

Issue	Details
File Type	MT4 syntax with .mq5 extension
Syntax Errors	100 errors detected by MetaEditor
Problem Functions	OrderSelect(), MarketInfo(), Bid, Digits, Point
Trigger	MetaEditor hung while processing errors
Wine Factor	Windows apps in Wine are less stable with errors

What Happened:

MetaEditor tried to compile OrdersEA.mq5
Found 100 MT4-specific syntax errors
Got stuck in error processing loop
VNC session froze (MetaEditor was active window)
Required container restart to clear

Solutions Implemented:

1. Syntax Checker (check-syntax.sh)

./check-syntax.sh OrdersEA.mq5
# Detects MT4 functions before compilation

2. Watchdog (metaeditor-watchdog.sh)

Auto-kills MetaEditor if running >5 minutes
Kills if CPU >50% for extended period

3. Safe Compile (safe-compile.sh)

2-minute timeout on compilations
Auto-kills on timeout
Prevents indefinite hangs

Prevention Tips:

Always check syntax before compiling unknown files
Use MT4→MT5 conversion tools for old code
Watch for MetaEditor freezes during compilation
Restart container if VNC becomes unresponsive

OrdersEA Smart Grid v3.0 Created

Date: March 24, 2026

New EA: OrdersEA_Smart_Grid.mq4

Features:

Auto Pivot Calculation - Calculates P, R1, S1, R2, S2 from daily data
RSI Filter - Only trades when RSI is in neutral zone (35-65)
ADX Filter - Only trades when ADX < 25 (ranging market)
ATR Adaptive Range - Grid range adjusts to volatility
Max Levels - Safety limit on grid depth
Auto Recalculation - Updates pivots at new trading day

Key Parameters:

Grid Settings:

UseAutoPivots: true = auto-calculate, false = use manual HIGH/LOW
Entry: Grid spacing in pips (default 10)
TP: Take profit per level (default 15)
MaxLevels: Maximum orders per side (default 10)

Filters:

UseRSIFilter: Enable RSI check
RSILower/RSIUpper: 35/65 default (neutral zone)
UseADXFilter: Enable trend detection
ADXMax: 25 default (below = ranging)
UseATRFilter: Enable volatility-based range
ATRMultiplier: 1.5 default (range = ATR × 1.5)

How It Works:

At startup, calculates yesterday's pivot points
Sets grid range: HIGH = R1 (or R2), LOW = S1 (or S2)
Each tick checks:
- RSI between 35-65? (Not overbought/oversold)
- ADX < 25? (Not trending)
- Price within range?
If all pass, places grid orders
If market trends (ADX > 25), stops placing new orders

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Session Save Point - 2026-03-22

Current Project State

MultiSignal Confluence EA v1.12

Active Trading Setup

MT5 Docker Container

Account Details

Report Access

Repositories

mql-trading-bots

conversation-history

What's Next (Post-Restart)

Key Code References

Volatility Filter (lines 200-223)

Trade Entry Call (line 616)

Notes for Future Self

Ollama Upgrade Script Created

To Upgrade Ollama:

Current Status:

OrdersEA Found and Committed

Files Located

Committed to Repository

OrdersEA Strategy

OrdersEA Cleaned and Updated

Changes Made:

Files Updated:

Commits:

Oanda MT4 Status & OrdersEA Conversion

Oanda Platform Status (Verified)

MT4 Environment Setup

OrdersEA Conversion to MT5

MT5 Freeze Analysis & Solutions

Why Did It Freeze?

What Happened:

Solutions Implemented:

Prevention Tips:

OrdersEA Smart Grid v3.0 Created

New EA: OrdersEA_Smart_Grid.mq4

Key Parameters:

How It Works:

Commit: 73d420c

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