Auto Trade Mode · 2 Buttons

The Trade Mode group on the Redhat Sword panel has 2 buttons: AutoBuy and AutoSell. Enables EA to send orders based on calculated signals. Still Semi-Auto — traders must still monitor the portfolio and manually close when market direction changes.

Screenshots

AutoBuy

AutoSell

Chapter Summary Video

Real MT5 screen recording · Not investment advice

TL;DR

AutoBuy · Enables EA to send BUY orders based on signals · Press again to disable mode
AutoSell · Enables EA to send SELL orders based on signals · Button changes color when active
Semi-Auto ≠ full-auto · Trader still controls everything
Always enable Auto SL alongside · Prevents losses beyond target
Start with 0.01-0.05 lots · Check portfolio every 1-2 hours · Never Set & Forget

When to Use This Feature

Use during clear trends, such as London open or after NFP news releases show clear direction. Use when trader needs to step away temporarily but market is still moving. Use for scalping where entries come faster than manual execution. Do not use during sideways markets or before major news.

How to Use

Set Lot Size on panel to 0.01-0.05 for starting
Enable Auto SL in the Risk Management group first
Press AutoBuy or AutoSell · Button will change color to show active state
EA will send orders based on calculated signals, following configured patterns
Press same button again to disable mode · Or use Close All to close all orders immediately

Warning: Semi-Auto is not full-auto · Never Set & Forget · Check portfolio status every 1-2 hours · Stop immediately if market direction changes

Pro Tip · Pi Bom

I use AutoBuy/AutoSell only during clear trending periods · such as London open or after strong NFP news direction · I always enable Auto SL first · Set lots to only 0.01-0.05 · It's not Set & Forget · Every 1-2 hours I check portfolio status · Stop immediately if liquidity dries up or session changes · Never leave running overnight

FAQ

Q: Can AutoBuy open large lots?

A: Yes, but not recommended · Start with 0.01-0.05 first · Test pattern for one week

Q: Can AutoBuy/AutoSell be enabled simultaneously?

A: Yes · This creates automatic hedging · Must understand margin and swap implications

Q: What if I forget to disable mode before shutting down?

A: Mode remains enabled when MT5 restarts · Press button again to disable · Check Lot size first

Q: Can AutoBuy be used before news releases?

A: No · Spreads widen and slippage increases · Always disable mode + DelPendingAll before news