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Short, practical resources for people comparing MT5 EAs and cTrader cBots. Start with the question you need answered, record your assumptions, and evaluate the exact package yourself.
Lock30x MT5 tutorialRun your first Lock30x backtestCheck the v2.910 build label, broker symbol, inputs and costs, keep the report, then find the official MQL5 listing.New testing guideCompare bot versions fairlyPreserve the old build and compare settings, drawdown, costs, trades and execution errors.New testing guideKeep a useful demo test journalRecord the applied configuration, observations, errors and interventions with a copyable journal template.Testing guideCheck optimised bot settingsKeep later dates aside, save the selected inputs and inspect a separate completed test.Buyer guideTest a demo before buyingCheck marketplace trial limits, preserve a repeatable test and ask the seller useful setup questions.Interactive toolBacktest Plan GeneratorRecord the build, preset, symbol, dates, data model and costs before you run an MT5 or cTrader test.Interactive toolProp Firm Risk PlannerKeep a safety buffer and split a defined daily-loss budget across planned attempts.ExplainerDaily-loss rules and botsQuestions to answer before you compare a bot’s exposure with an evaluation rule.ChecklistBacktest a Gold botSeven checks for data, costs, drawdown, settings and forward testing.Platform setupFind your Gold symbolWhy XAUUSD names, contract specifications and sessions vary by broker.Metrics guideRead a backtestReview return, drawdown, trade count, costs and historical-test limits together.Marketplace helpMQL5 downloads and activationsUnderstand the difference between visibility, a demo download, activation and a purchase.
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These resources are educational. They do not establish that a product is suitable for you, will pass an evaluation, or will generate future results. Confirm current third-party rules and test the exact software in your own environment.