Gold/Spread Algo

XAUUSD 1-Minute RSI Scalping Strategy – Mean-Reversion with Fixed Exits

This open-source strategy is a high-frequency, counter-trend scalping system designed specifically for **XAUUSD (Gold)** on the 1-minute timeframe.

Core Logic
The strategy uses classic RSI(14) to identify short-term overextension:
- Long entry when RSI drops below oversold (default 30) → expects quick snap-back
- Short entry when RSI rises above overbought (default 70) → expects quick pullback

Entries are taken only when flat (no pyramiding). Exits are fixed in pips and set immediately on entry:
- Take Profit: +10 pips (0.10 in XAUUSD price)
- Stop Loss: –5 pips (0.05 in XAUUSD price)
- Built-in Risk:Reward = 1:2

This fixed structure gives the system positive mathematical expectancy even with moderate win rates (≈55–65% before costs), provided gold continues to exhibit frequent mean-reversion behavior on 1-minute charts.

Why this simple approach?
Gold is one of the most volatile and momentum-driven instruments on very short timeframes. Pure RSI extremes often capture quick exhaustion moves after news spikes, order flow imbalances, or session transitions — especially during London/NY overlap. Fixed pip targets prevent over-optimization and mimic real broker execution more closely than dynamic trailing or percentage-based exits.

Important Realism & Backtesting Notes
To produce non-misleading results, use these settings when publishing/testing:

- Initial Capital: $10,000 – $30,000 (realistic retail size)
- Position sizing: fixed 0.10–0.30 lots or 1–3% equity per trade
- Commission: 5–8 USD round-turn per lot (typical ECN/raw-spread)
- Slippage: 3–8 ticks (≈0.03–0.08 in price) — gold spreads widen during volatility
- Minimum dataset: 12–36 months of 1-minute data (aim for 800–2000+ trades)
- Risk per trade: usually 0.5–1.5% with defaults — never exceeds sustainable levels

Results vary significantly:
- Strongest in ranging or mildly trending sessions
- Weaker during strong directional moves or major news (NFP, FOMC, geopolitics)
- Expect drawdowns during trending regimes — this is NOT a trend-following system

Visual & Dashboard Elements
- RSI line + fill (blue/orange background) + overbought/oversold zones
- BUY/SELL triangles at entry points
- Professional top-right dashboard showing:
- Net Profit & Loss
- Total Trades / Win Rate / Profit Factor
- Winning / Losing Trades
- Current RSI value
- Position status (LONG / SHORT / FLAT)
- TP:SL ratio

Alerts
- 🟢 LONG ENTRY – RSI oversold
- 🔴 SHORT ENTRY – RSI overbought

How to Use
1. Apply to XAUUSD 1-minute chart only
2. Use realistic commission/slippage in Strategy Tester
3. Trade primarily during London & New York sessions for best liquidity
4. Avoid major news events or widen stops manually
5. Forward-test on demo for 2–3 months minimum
6. Always size conservatively — never risk more than 1–2% per trade

Publish Recommendation
- Use a clean chart: only this strategy, no extra indicators/drawings
- Show realistic tester results with commission/slippage applied
- Screenshot during active session with visible entry signals + dashboard

Educational tool — open-source for learning and testing. Not financial advice. Gold 1-minute trading is extremely volatile and carries high risk of loss. Trade responsibly.