CATALYST EA · NEWS TRADER
How Catalyst EA works
It compares the actual numbers of major US reports (jobs, inflation, retail sales, business surveys) with what economists expected, measured against each report's own history. When the surprise is big enough, it takes one rule-based gold trade.
Weeks without a trade are normal. The backtest made about 10% a year. Research from mid-2017 stayed profitable in every period, at double costs, and without its 5 best trades.
Monthly results in the research log. A public MQL5 signal follows after the demo.
Trade-by-trade research replica of the MT5 test (+$227 vs +$269 in MT5). Simulated, not a promise.
HONEST FACTS
Is it right for you?
Good fit if you…
- want few trades with a clear reason behind each one
- want a fixed stop and a hard time limit on every trade
- prefer slow, steady growth over daily action
- can keep MetaTrader running at US release times (VPS recommended)
Not for you if you…
- want trades every day: weeks without a trade are normal
- expect to double your account: the backtest made about 10% a year
- trade with a prop firm that bans news trading
- want guaranteed profits: nobody can honestly offer those
Requirements
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Which reports does Catalyst trade?+
22 high-impact US releases including Nonfarm Payrolls, CPI, Core CPI, PPI, Retail Sales, ISM PMIs, JOLTS, GDP and jobless claims. It only trades when the combined surprise is big enough; most releases are ignored.
Where does it get the numbers?+
From MetaTrader 5's built-in economic calendar, so no external data feed or subscription is needed. Your broker must provide the MT5 calendar (most do).
Why only 2–3 trades a month?+
Because only real surprises move gold reliably. Trading every release, or every candle, loses to the spread. See why gold scalpers lose.
What protects the account?+
Every trade has a stop at 3× the hourly ATR, planned risk is capped at 3% of the balance (the trade is skipped if a sensible stop would risk more), and it closes after 60 minutes, win or lose.
Is it allowed in prop-firm challenges?+
We don't claim it. Many prop firms restrict news trading. Check your firm's rules first.
LAUNCHING EARLY 2027
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