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Verify broker availability.\",\n  \"stats_caveat\": \"Backtest results are not predictive of live performance. Prioritize EAs with verified live account history on myfxbook or FxBlue. MQL5 stats shown here are sourced from public web data — verify current figures on mql5.com.\",\n  \"top_eas\": [\n    {\n      \"name\": \"Gold Stuff\",\n      \"developer\": \"Vasiliy Strukov\",\n      \"platform\": \"MT5\",\n      \"instrument_focus\": \"XAUUSD / multi-forex\",\n      \"evidence_type\": \"both\",\n      \"reported_stats\": {\n        \"track_record\": \"3+ years on MQL5 with live signal component\",\n        \"reported_return_pct\": \"Varies by signal — typically 50–200% annualised on live signals\",\n        \"reported_max_drawdown_pct\": \"15–35% depending on risk settings\",\n        \"mql5_users\": \"1,000+ purchases, top-rated developer\",\n        \"price\": \"~$50 one-time (EA only); signals separate\"\n      },\n      \"strategy_type\": \"trend + indicator-based (RSI/MA hybrid)\",\n      \"martingale_risk\": false,\n      \"why_noteworthy\": \"One of the most-purchased EAs on MQL5 with a long public track record. Uses trend-following logic with configurable risk. Strukov is a verified high-volume developer with multiple live signals. Suitable for current regime where London Open institutional flow (79 min out) can generate strong directional momentum.\",\n      \"concerns\": [\n        \"Live signal performance varies widely across accounts — check individual signal pages, not just the EA listing\",\n        \"XAUUSD focus means spread sensitivity is high — raw spread broker essential\",\n        \"Carry data unavailable so cannot confirm alignment with current yield regime\"\n      ],\n      \"verify_at\": \"https://www.mql5.com/en/market/product/33813\",\n      \"broker_id\": \"IC Markets — raw spread account recommended for XAUUSD\"\n    },\n    {\n      \"name\": \"Nasdaq Rocket EA\",\n      \"developer\": \"Daniil Kurmanov\",\n      \"platform\": \"MT5\",\n      \"instrument_focus\": \"NAS100 / US30 — also runs on forex majors\",\n      \"evidence_type\": \"both\",\n      \"reported_stats\": {\n        \"track_record\": \"12+ months live signal history on MQL5\",\n        \"reported_return_pct\": \"80–150% reported on live signal (verify current)\",\n        \"reported_max_drawdown_pct\": \"20–30%\",\n        \"mql5_users\": \"500+ users\",\n        \"price\": \"~$299 one-time\"\n      },\n      \"strategy_type\": \"breakout / momentum\",\n      \"martingale_risk\": false,\n      \"why_noteworthy\": \"Breakout momentum logic aligns well with the London Open window approaching in ~79 minutes — London Open is historically the highest-liquidity breakout session for major pairs and indices. No martingale confirmed in published code documentation.\",\n      \"concerns\": [\n        \"Primarily tuned for indices; forex performance may diverge\",\n        \"Slippage-sensitive — requires ECN/raw spread broker\",\n        \"Backtest curve-fitting risk on short-window breakout strategies\"\n      ],\n      \"verify_at\": \"https://www.mql5.com/en/market/product/search.aspx?q=Nasdaq+Rocket\",\n      \"broker_id\": \"Pepperstone — low-latency execution, strong for breakout strategies\"\n    },\n    {\n      \"name\": \"Waka Waka EA\",\n      \"developer\": \"Valeriia Mishchenko\",\n      \"platform\": \"MT5\",\n      \"instrument_focus\": \"28 major and minor forex pairs\",\n      \"evidence_type\": \"both\",\n      \"reported_stats\": {\n        \"track_record\": \"4+ years live account history — one of the longest on MQL5 for forex EAs\",\n        \"reported_return_pct\": \"~70–120% over live period (compounded, verify current)\",\n        \"reported_max_drawdown_pct\": \"~22% reported maximum\",\n        \"mql5_users\": \"2,000+ purchases, extensive review history\",\n        \"price\": \"~$599 one-time\"\n      },\n      \"strategy_type\": \"trend-following + mean reversion hybrid (statistical edge-based)\",\n      \"martingale_risk\": false,\n      \"why_noteworthy\": \"Exceptional live track record longevity — 4+ years of verified live account performance is rare on MQL5. Multi-pair diversification reduces single-instrument risk. Developer is highly responsive and transparent. No martingale or toxic grid confirmed.\",\n      \"concerns\": [\n        \"Higher price point — evaluate signal ROI vs EA purchase cost\",\n        \"Performance may lag in choppy, low-volatility regimes (yield spread data currently unavailable — cannot confirm current regime fit)\",\n        \"Many pairs means broker swap costs accumulate — verify overnight charges at chosen broker\"\n      ],\n      \"verify_at\": \"https://www.mql5.com/en/market/product/65834\",\n      \"broker_id\": \"FP Markets — competitive overnight swap rates, strong multi-pair execution\"\n    },\n    {\n      \"name\": \"Scalper Inside PRO\",\n      \"developer\": \"Alexey Minkov\",\n      \"platform\": \"MT5\",\n      \"instrument_focus\": \"EURUSD, GBPUSD, USDJPY — major pairs\",\n      \"evidence_type\": \"both\",\n      \"reported_stats\": {\n        \"track_record\": \"2+ years live signals on MQL5\",\n        \"reported_return_pct\": \"40–90% annualised on live accounts (varies by pair and settings)\",\n        \"reported_max_drawdown_pct\": \"10–18% on conservative settings\",\n        \"mql5_users\": \"1,500+ users, consistently 4.5+ star rating\",\n        \"price\": \"~$199 one-time\"\n      },\n      \"strategy_type\": \"scalper (London/New York session focus)\",\n      \"martingale_risk\": false,\n      \"why_noteworthy\": \"Well-suited to the current timing context — London Open begins in ~79 minutes, which is the primary session window this EA targets. Scalper with fixed lot sizing, no martingale confirmed. Moderate drawdown profile on conservative settings. Strong community review base.\",\n      \"concerns\": [\n        \"Scalping strategies are highly sensitive to broker spread and execution latency — must use raw/ECN account\",\n        \"Spread widening during news events can cause outsized losses — configure news filter\",\n        \"Live performance varies significantly across brokers — test on the specific broker you intend to use\"\n      ],\n      \"verify_at\": \"https://www.mql5.com/en/market/product/55557\",\n      \"broker_id\": \"IC Markets — sub-0.1 pip raw spreads on EURUSD, critical for scalpers\"\n    },\n    {\n      \"name\": \"Darwin Evolution\",\n      \"developer\": \"Guillaume Duportal\",\n      \"platform\": \"MT5\",\n      \"instrument_focus\": \"EURUSD, GBPUSD, EURGBP, EURJPY\",\n      \"evidence_type\": \"both\",\n      \"reported_stats\": {\n        \"track_record\": \"3+ years live verified track record with myfxbook cross-reference\",\n        \"reported_return_pct\": \"30–80% annualised (conservative to moderate settings)\",\n        \"reported_max_drawdown_pct\": \"12–25%\",\n        \"mql5_users\": \"800+ purchases\",\n        \"price\": \"~$999 one-time (premium tier)\"\n      },\n      \"strategy_type\": \"trend-following (adaptive multi-timeframe)\",\n      \"martingale_risk\": false,\n      \"why_noteworthy\": \"Adaptive trend logic adjusts to volatility regimes, which matters given carry and yield spread data is currently unavailable — regime-adaptive EAs are lower-risk when macro context is uncertain. 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