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TRADE MANAGER MT5/MT4 – DARK CLOUD COVER EA

Automated Reversal Pattern & Market Gap Protection Tool for MetaTrader

Unexpected market reversals and weekend price gaps can severely impact your trading performance if left unmonitored. The Dark Cloud Cover EA feature inside Trade Manager MT5/MT4 automatically monitors price action for strong reversal patterns (Dark Cloud at swing highs or Gap Up at swing lows) and executes instant risk-management measures on your active market orders.

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1. Configure the EA Input Parameters

Before activating reversal protection on your chart, define your preferred monitoring parameters inside the Expert Advisor input settings tab:

Parameter Name	Description & Configuration
`InpDarkCloud_Timeframe`	Defines the chart timeframe used to scan for Dark Cloud and Gap Up price patterns (e.g., 1 Hour / H1).
`InpDarkCloud_Distance`	Specifies the minimum price gap distance (in pips), measured at candle Open relative to the previous candle’s Close. Gaps equal to or greater than this threshold trigger execution.

2. How to Activate the Dark Cloud Feature on Your Chart

To activate automated tracking, simply place a text object containing an exact capital letter D on your MetaTrader chart.

⚠️ Key Rule for Chart Activation:

The chart text object must contain only the single uppercase letter D. Any text phrase merely containing a letter D will not be recognized by the EA. To deactivate pattern scanning, delete the D text object from the chart.

3. Pattern Detection & Execution Speed

On your chosen timeframe, the Dark Cloud Cover EA constantly monitors for two primary reversal setups:

📉 Dark Cloud at Market Tops: Signals potential bearish reversal momentum following an upward trend.

📈 Gap Up at Market Bottoms: Signals potential bullish reversal momentum following a downward trend.

Execution occurs instantly at the Open of the new candle. The EA does not wait for the candle to close; if the gap distance measured at candle Open meets or exceeds your InpDarkCloud_Distance setting, protective rules execute immediately.

4. Automated Position & Order Actions

When a valid reversal condition is detected, the EA automatically applies risk protection measures to orders on that chart:

❌ Opposite Pending Orders: Deletes pending orders placed against the reversal direction while leaving same-direction pending orders intact.

🛡️ Profitable Open Positions: Automatically adjusts the Stop Loss level to Break-Even to lock in a risk-free trade.

🔄 Losing Open Positions (Loss Break-Even): Moves the Take Profit (TP) of drawdown positions directly to their entry break-even price so trades exit with zero net loss if price retraces.

5. Real-Time Alerts & Marker Removal Guide

Whenever protective actions are executed, the utility immediately broadcasts two alert channels:

MetaTrader Terminal Pop-up Alert: Instant visual and sound notification on your desktop.
Mobile Push Notification: Direct notification delivered to your MetaTrader mobile application.

📌 Important Post-Execution Step:

The EA does not delete the D text object automatically. Once you receive your alert and verify order modifications, manually delete the D text marker from your chart to avoid duplicate notifications on subsequent candles.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the primary function of the Dark Cloud Cover EA?

It provides automated protection when bearish Dark Cloud or bullish Gap Up reversal patterns appear, modifying open trades to break-even and deleting risky opposite pending orders.

Does the EA wait for the reversal candle to close before acting?

No. The EA measures the open gap at the very start of the new candle and triggers protective actions immediately without delay.

Is this feature compatible with MetaTrader standards?

Yes, it is developed according to official MQL5 documentation and works seamlessly on MT4 and MT5 terminals.

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