Poker_SHOW
Poker_SHOW is an Expert Advisor from the MQL5 CodeBase that appears to implement a poker-inspired trading strategy, likely using card-game analogy for trade decision making. The EA opens positions based on its own signal logic with a show/demonstration focus. It operates as a systematic trading system with predefined entry and exit rules.
Open the interactive view (equity curve, symbol switch)Key facts
Backtest results (H1, about 1 year)
| Symbol | P&L | Annual | Max DD | Trades | Win rate | Sharpe | Recovery | Losing streak | Per trade | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EURUSD | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | Not convertible yet |
| GBPUSD | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | Not convertible yet |
| USDJPY | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | Not convertible yet |
| XAUUSD | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | Not convertible yet |
Why this EA never traded: no entry rule survived the conversion.
Converted from MQL5 to Python and run with the same rules for every EA. Positions use MT5 lot sizes (100,000 units per FX lot, 100 oz per gold lot) with 1:100 leverage, one order at a time, and a stop-out below 10% of the starting balance. Sharpe is computed from the equity curve. Results marked as unreliable are shown for completeness only.
Blow-up risk: No blow-up pattern found
- Has no stop loss or trailing stop
On its own this is not a typical blow-up pattern, and the account was not stopped out in our backtests. That is not a guarantee: any EA can lose money.
High: stopped out in our backtest, or martingale/grid sizing without a stop loss. Elevated: martingale or grid sizing with a stop loss, or several positions at once without a stop loss. What the label means and what we found →
Strategy analysis
The Poker_SHOW strategy concept is based on a poker-inspired decision model, analogizing trading signals to poker hand combinations for entry timing. Entry conditions likely combine multiple technical indicators in a poker-hand-like fashion, generating buy/sell signals when signal strength reaches a certain threshold. Exit conditions may be based on take-profit and stop-loss settings, or position closure when the signal combination weakens. Position sizing may employ fixed lots or account-balance-proportional sizing. Money management likely includes basic risk control rules, though specifics cannot be confirmed as the file is in binary format and unreadable. As a demonstration-oriented strategy, the EA may focus more on strategy showcasing than live trading optimization.
Strengths
- The poker-inspired strategy concept is novel and interesting, providing a different perspective on trading decisions
- As a demonstration EA, the code structure is likely clear and easy to learn from
- Combining multiple signal generation mechanisms may offer some strategy diversity
Weaknesses
- The poker analogy may oversimplify market complexity, making actual trading effectiveness questionable
- As a demonstration EA, it may lack sufficient live trading verification and risk control optimization
- The file is in binary format, preventing complete code review and strategy verification
Possible improvements
- Add stricter risk management mechanisms including dynamic stop-loss and position control
- Introduce more market state filtering conditions to avoid opening positions in unfavorable markets
Risk assessment
Overall risk: Medium
- Demonstration EA may lack sufficient live trading verification, posing strategy failure risk
- Without detailed code review, cannot confirm existence of critical risk controls like position checks or new bar checks
- Poker-style signal mechanism may produce unexpected signals under extreme market conditions
Evaluation scores
Parameters
| Parameter | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
LotSize | 0.1 | Fixed lot size per trade |
StopLoss | 50 | Stop loss in points |
TakeProfit | 100 | Take profit in points |
MagicNumber | 20485 | Magic number identifier for EA orders |
PokerThreshold | 3 | Poker signal threshold, minimum signal strength to open |
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Backtests are historical simulations and do not guarantee future results. Not financial advice.