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Boring Gold EA Download — MT5 Gold Trend RSI Pullback EA

Boring Gold EA is a MetaTrader 5 Expert Advisor for gold (XAUUSD): trend + RSI pullback entries on M5, ATR-based stops, and an optional machine-learning filter — grid and recovery modes are off by default. Independent 90-day XAUUSD tests against other gold EAs across different market conditions were plus on average in 13 of 14 boards, but the averages were small and it never led on wins.

MT5 only · XAUUSD M5 · Trend + RSI pullback

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What is Boring Gold EA?

Boring Gold EA (full Market name: Boring Gold EA Xauusd Trend RSI Strategy MT5) is by Mate Patrik Toth. It is an automated MetaTrader 5 Expert Advisor built for gold (XAUUSD). The product describes a trend filter with RSI pullback entries, ATR-based stop loss and take profit, and an optional machine-learning filter that skips weaker setups.

By default it uses a hard stop loss on every trade and no grid or martingale. A recovery suite is included but off by default. The listing recommends M5, about $200 for the standard mode ($2000+ for grid modes), low spread, and a hedging account. Demo carefully before you raise size.

Independent FX EA Tester gold boards on this page used the same money rules across different market conditions — results are below.
  • MT5 platform
  • M5 trend + RSI pullback
  • $399 list price (25 Sep 2026)
  • 13/14 gold boards with plus average

How Boring Gold EA trades

The EA first checks the trend. When price pulls back against it and RSI shows the move is stretched, it looks for an entry back in the trend direction. If conditions do not line up, it does not trade — the listing says anywhere from zero to about five trades a day.

Stops and targets move with volatility (ATR): wider in fast markets, tighter in quiet ones. The stop can be larger than the target, because the seller tuned it for a high win rate. An optional machine-learning filter (a Random Forest model on 12+ market factors) can skip setups it rates as weak. A recovery suite with recovery / martingale modes exists, but it is off by default.

What you can customize

Inputs cover the trading mode, risk, the ML filter on or off, trading hours, max spread, slippage, a hard equity drawdown limit, and a daily loss guard. An on-chart dashboard shows equity and stats.

Start in the standard mode with the recovery suite off and a small lot on demo. Change one setting at a time so you can see what hurt the account.

Starting setup

  • Attach on XAUUSD M5 (product focus)
  • Use the standard mode and keep the recovery suite off
  • Set the daily loss guard and equity drawdown limit first
  • Product notes ~$200 minimum for the standard mode ($2000+ for grid modes)

Specs

Platform
MT5 only
Price
$399 (25 Sep 2026)
Version
2.0 (updated 9 Jun 2026)
Author
Mate Patrik Toth
Strategy
Trend filter + RSI pullback entries, optional ML filter
Timeframe
M5 (product)
Account note
~$200 min (standard mode) · low spread · hedging (product)

Requirements

  • MetaTrader 5
  • Boring Gold EA download file
  • XAUUSD M5 chart on a low-spread hedging account
  • Enough balance for the product’s ~$200 standard-mode note
  • Demo first on the same broker and VPS you plan to use later

A good fit if you

  • want a slow, selective MT5 gold trend-pullback EA
  • like ATR-based stops and a daily loss guard
  • can keep the recovery suite off and lots small at first
  • accept small plus averages (most boards +$1 to +$25 on $1000 over 90 days)
  • will stay on demo until you understand drawdown on your broker

Not a fit if you need

  • proof of big gold profits — most plus averages here were small
  • the seller’s 14-month manual record as a verified result
  • a board leader — it never finished first on wins in these tests
  • a safe recovery mode — the optional recovery / martingale tools add real risk
  • a live Myfxbook / broker statement copied here as proof

Key risks and how to reduce them

What can go wrong

  • A stop larger than the target means one loss can erase several wins.
  • Turning on recovery / martingale modes raises blow-up risk quickly.
  • Worst paths still fell about 18–34% on $1000 and 38% on $300 in these tests.
  • A $399 price does not buy big averages — most plus averages here were under +$26 on $1000.
  • Market conditions and broker paths change; demo first.

Safer first steps

  • Demo on the same broker and VPS you plan to use later.
  • Keep the recovery suite off and start with a small lot on XAUUSD M5.
  • Set the daily loss guard and equity drawdown limit before any live use.
  • Do not raise size after a loss.
  • Read the gold boards below before you treat a low-frequency, “boring” style as low risk.

What to know before you download

  • Confirm you need MT5 and use the Boring Gold EA download.
  • List price was $399 on 25 Sep 2026 — check the live figure.
  • Know the model: trend + RSI pullback, ATR exits, optional ML filter, M5.
  • Independent 90-day gold tests were plus on average in 13 of 14 boards, with small averages.
  • Demo first; automated trading can lose capital.

Independent gold tests

A calm, trend-pullback listing still needs the average-profit read. We ran locked 90-day FX EA Tester boards across different market conditions. Here is the short read before you download.
  • Coverage: 14 tests · 74 other gold EAs · 100 paths each · 90 days (one 180-day board)
  • Headline result: plus average in 13 of 14 tests, mostly small (+$1 to +$25 on $1000)
  • Never first on wins — best finishes were #3 (hybrid peers, 2% risk, 180-day window)
  • Only red board: the mixed popular board (−$3.26), where Scalping Robot Pro led
  • Usual drawdown about 5.9–10.6%; worst paths about 18–34% on $1000

Did it make money on average?

Mixed — made money on average in 13 of 14 tests

We ran 14 separate gold tests (different peer mixes and account settings). Each line below is one test’s average dollar result — not wins.

Best average profit$115.38Boring Gold EA gold @ $5000 deposit
Biggest average loss-$3.26Boring Gold EA vs mixed gold popular
Boring Gold EA vs mixed gold popularLost money-$3.26
Boring Gold EA vs gold MT4 peersMade money$7.22
Boring Gold EA vs gold MT5 peersMade money$20.03
Boring Gold EA vs gold scalpersMade money$15.60
Boring Gold EA vs gold trend peersMade money$10.79
Boring Gold EA vs gold scalper peersMade money$7.41
Boring Gold EA vs gold grid / recovery stressMade money$1.05
Boring Gold EA vs gold AI peersMade money$25.18
Boring Gold EA vs gold hybrid peersMade money$11.29
Boring Gold EA gold @ 0.5% riskMade money$2.47
Boring Gold EA gold @ 2% riskMade money$7.03
Boring Gold EA gold @ $300 depositMade money$2.07
Boring Gold EA gold @ $5000 depositMade money$115.38
Boring Gold EA mixed gold @ 180-day windowMade money$17.94
Full rankings for each test are in the board cards below.

One more catch: wins ≠ profit

On the Boring Gold EA vs mixed gold popular test it finished first most often — and still lost money on average.

Finished first#49 of 100 paths
Average result-$3.26-0.3% return · same test
45 of 100paths made money
$230.36best single path
-$214.22worst single path
9.4%avg DD · worst 21%
Almost half the paths can finish green and the average can still be a loss when the losing paths are larger.

Full boards, method, and rankings are in the test section below.

Download Boring Gold EA

Download Boring Gold EA for MetaTrader 5 from the link below. Paid gold trend-pullback EA — $399 as of 25 Sep 2026.

Version 2.0. Demo first. Gold results below are an independent check on XAUUSD.

How to install

  1. Install the MT5 file from the download link.
  2. Attach the EA on XAUUSD M5 with Algo Trading enabled.
  3. Choose the standard mode, keep the recovery suite off, and start with a small lot on demo.
  4. Use a VPS if you leave it running. Confirm behavior on demo before any live use.

Listing checked 25 Sep 2026. Price can change.

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Other options to compare

Orion Gold Scalper

Compare when: you want a free MT4 gold EA built for XAUUSD

Orion uses stop-based risk and can be downloaded from this site.

Gold Vanguard EA

Compare when: you want another researched MT5 gold EA

Gold Vanguard also has a full product and research page and averaged plus on all 14 boards on its own page.

The product section covers features, setup, and the short gold-test snapshot. The section below shows each locked FX EA Tester gold run in full — method, other EAs in each test, results, and the ranking table.

Test results for Boring Gold EA Xauusd Trend RSI Strategy MT5

  • 14 tests
  • 74 other EAs
  • 100 paths each

Results breakdown

What stood out

• Profit: plus average in 13 of 14 tests, mostly +$1 to +$25 on $1000. Best was +$115.38 on the $5000 board; the only red board was the mixed popular board (−$3.26).
• Against other EAs: never first on wins. Best finishes were #3 on the hybrid, 2% risk and 180-day boards (13/100 each).
• Scalper and grid mixes: #5 against the scalper group (+$15.60), but #9 on the scalper field (2 wins) and #8 on grid stress (+$1.05).
• Risk: average max drawdown about 5.9–10.6%. Worst paths about 18–34% on $1000, 38.22% on $300.
• Bottom line: steady-looking small plus averages and calm drawdown, but rarely near the top of a board.

See Where it looked stronger or weaker below for the condition-by-condition read.

How often did paths make money?

61 / 100 best · Boring Gold EA gold @ $5000 deposit

Each bar is one test. Height = share of paths that finished in profit — not the same as average $.

Weakest here: Boring Gold EA vs mixed gold popular (45/100). A board can clear ~half its paths and still lose money on average.

Where did it finish on wins?

#3 best finish · Boring Gold EA vs gold hybrid peers (13 firsts)

Shorter bar = better win rank. First on wins can still lose money on average.

Pair this with average $ in the Independent check above — wins and profit are separate scores.

How the tests work

Only gold (XAUUSD) boards. Boring Gold EA plus nine others, same money settings, 100 paths, 90-day window (180 days on the longer-window board).

Fourteen gold conditions. Trend peers did not get a softer path set than scalpers or grid EAs.

  • Symbol: XAUUSD
  • Paths per test: 100
  • Typical window: 90 days · deposit 1000 · lot 0.01 · risk 1%
  • Market mix: random (uptrend, downtrend, range, chop, and shock paths)
  • Engine: Hosted FX EA Tester (same rules for every EA in a test)
  • Coverage: 14 tests · 74 other EAs · 100 paths each

For this EA, a plus average did not mean a strong rank — it was plus on most boards but usually mid-table on wins. Use average profit and paths in profit together.

Average DD vs worst DD is the risk split. Path-type notes are FX EA Tester regime labels.

How to read each test

WinsFinished first on a path — not the same as profit
Average $Mean result across the paths — main money signal
Paths in profitHow often it made money on a path
DrawdownUsual pain vs the worst path you must survive
FX EA Tester leaderboard from the Boring Gold EA vs gold AI peers board
Real FX EA Tester capture from the AI peer board — #5 on wins (6/100) with a +$25.18 average, its best average on a $1000 board.

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EAs in the main comparison

Boring Gold EA Xauusd Trend RSI Strategy MT5 ran with 9 other EAs in the main test (Boring Gold EA vs gold AI peers) . Across all tests it faced 74 different other EAs.

Boring Gold EA Xauusd Trend RSI Strategy MT5 Boring Gold EA Xauusd Trend RSI Strategy MT5

Where Boring Gold EA Xauusd Trend RSI Strategy MT5 looked stronger

Fit by condition uses FX EA Tester peer groups, not a live product claim.

Looked better in

  • Large $5000 account — +$115.38 average, #3 on average, 61/100 paths in profit
  • AI peer field — +$25.18, its best average on a $1000 board
  • Hybrid peers, 2% risk and 180-day window — #3 on wins (13/100) with plus averages
  • MT5 field — +$20.03 average, 51/100 in profit

Looked weaker in

  • Mixed popular board — its only negative average (−$3.26)
  • Scalper field — #9 on wins (2/100), +$7.41
  • Grid / recovery stress — #8 on wins, average only +$1.05
  • $300 account — deepest worst path (38.22%), average +$2.07

Results one test at a time

One test at a time — different other EAs and account settings. Look at profit, drawdown, and the short note for each.

Boring Gold EA vs mixed gold popular

$1000 · 1% risk · 90d

EAs in this test

Scalping Robot Pro Quantum OmniGold The Gold Reaper Boring Gold EA Xauusd Trend RSI Strategy Zerqon EA Ultimate Breakout System AXIO Gold EA TwisterPro Scalper Gold Snap Goldwave EA

What stood out in this test

Boring Gold EA: #4 on wins (9/100), average −$3.26, avg DD 9.37%, profitable 45/100.

Path types in this board: Among its first-place paths, most were gradual-bear / gradual-bull style paths. Average profit was strongest on sideways-wide paths in this board.

Also notable: Scalping Robot Pro led wins (38) with average +$106.01. Its worst path fell 21.42% and closed at −$214.22.
How Boring Gold EA Xauusd Trend RSI Strategy MT5 did in this test
Rank#4 of 10
Wins9 / 100
Avg profit-$3.26
Avg DD9.37%
Worst DD21.42%
Paths in profit45 / 100
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Boring Gold EA vs gold MT4 field

$1000 · 1% risk · 90d

EAs in this test

Scalping Robot Pro Gold Zilla AI The Gold Reaper XG Gold Robot BB Return XIRO Robot Gold Trade Pro Boring Gold EA Xauusd Trend RSI Strategy GOLD Scalper PRO Straddle

What stood out in this test

Boring Gold EA: #8 on wins (3/100), average +$7.22, avg DD 8.93%, profitable 48/100.

Path types in this board: Among its first-place paths, most were strong-uptrend / gradual-bear style paths. Average profit was strongest on low-volatility-quiet paths in this board.

Also notable: Scalping Robot Pro led wins (37) with average +$112.13. Its worst path fell 24.74% and closed at −$239.02.
How Boring Gold EA Xauusd Trend RSI Strategy MT5 did in this test
Rank#8 of 10
Wins3 / 100
Avg profit$7.22
Avg DD8.93%
Worst DD24.74%
Paths in profit48 / 100
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Boring Gold EA vs gold MT5 field

$1000 · 1% risk · 90d

EAs in this test

Scalping Robot Pro Quantum OmniGold TwisterPro Scalper The Gold Reaper Boring Gold EA Xauusd Trend RSI Strategy AXIO Gold EA Ultimate Breakout System Gold Snap Zerqon EA Goldwave EA

What stood out in this test

Boring Gold EA: #5 on wins (9/100), average +$20.03, avg DD 8.63%, profitable 51/100.

Path types in this board: Among its first-place paths, most were news-shock / gradual-bull style paths. Average profit was strongest on news-shock paths in this board.

Also notable: Scalping Robot Pro led wins (34) with average +$111.48. Its worst path fell 22.64% and closed at −$226.44.
How Boring Gold EA Xauusd Trend RSI Strategy MT5 did in this test
Rank#5 of 10
Wins9 / 100
Avg profit$20.03
Avg DD8.63%
Worst DD22.64%
Paths in profit51 / 100
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Boring Gold EA vs gold scalpers

$1000 · 1% risk · 90d

EAs in this test

AurumEdge Scalper Pro GOLD Scalper PRO TNG Gold TwisterPro Scalper Boring Gold EA Xauusd Trend RSI Strategy SuperScalp Gold The Buster XAU Single Entry Luna AI Pro Wave Rider EA Mavrik Scalper

What stood out in this test

Boring Gold EA: #5 on wins (11/100), average +$15.60, avg DD 8.64%, profitable 56/100.

Path types in this board: Among its first-place paths, most were strong-uptrend / sideways-wide style paths. Average profit was strongest on strong-uptrend paths in this board.

Also notable: AurumEdge Scalper Pro led wins (25) with average +$59.76. Its worst path fell 22.69% and closed at −$215.57.
How Boring Gold EA Xauusd Trend RSI Strategy MT5 did in this test
Rank#5 of 10
Wins11 / 100
Avg profit$15.60
Avg DD8.64%
Worst DD22.69%
Paths in profit56 / 100
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Boring Gold EA vs gold trend peers

$1000 · 1% risk · 90d

EAs in this test

Gold Vanguard EA Swing Breakout EA Goldrix Trend Trend Matrix EA The Golden Staircase Spider Gold GoldZ AI Boring Gold EA Xauusd Trend RSI Strategy CRT Model 1 Gold Sniper Ravex Algo

What stood out in this test

Boring Gold EA: #8 on wins (5/100, tied), average +$10.79, avg DD 8.17%, profitable 49/100.

Path types in this board: Among its first-place paths, most were gradual-bear / gradual-bull style paths. Average profit was strongest on gradual-bear paths in this board.

Also notable: Gold Vanguard EA led wins (24) with average +$75.97. Its worst path fell 18.07% and closed at −$170.06.
How Boring Gold EA Xauusd Trend RSI Strategy MT5 did in this test
Rank#8 of 10
Wins5 / 100
Avg profit$10.79
Avg DD8.17%
Worst DD18.07%
Paths in profit49 / 100
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Boring Gold EA vs gold scalper field

$1000 · 1% risk · 90d

EAs in this test

Adaptive Gold Scalper Golden Goose Scalper AI Chiquita OrionXAU AurumEdge Scalper Pro GOLD Scalper PRO Leto Apex Scalper SuperScalp Gold Boring Gold EA Xauusd Trend RSI Strategy Vortex Turbo EA

What stood out in this test

Boring Gold EA: #9 on wins (2/100, tied), average +$7.41, avg DD 8.75%, profitable 56/100.

Path types in this board: Among its first-place paths, most were gradual-bear paths. Average profit was strongest on strong-downtrend paths in this board.

Also notable: Adaptive Gold Scalper led wins (24) with average +$105.88. Its worst path fell 19.98% and closed at −$148.69.
How Boring Gold EA Xauusd Trend RSI Strategy MT5 did in this test
Rank#9 of 10
Wins2 / 100
Avg profit$7.41
Avg DD8.75%
Worst DD19.98%
Paths in profit56 / 100
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Boring Gold EA vs gold grid / recovery stress

$1000 · 1% risk · 90d

EAs in this test

GoldStorm Pro EA Vex Gold EA Impulse Lizard Gold House GoldSpire Smart Gold Hunter Boring Gold EA Xauusd Trend RSI Strategy LNT Gold X100 XAU Marti H1Trend

What stood out in this test

Boring Gold EA: #8 on wins (7/100, tied), average +$1.05, avg DD 9.19%, profitable 45/100.

Path types in this board: Among its first-place paths, most were gradual-bear / gradual-bull style paths. Average profit was strongest on sideways-wide paths in this board.

Also notable: GoldStorm Pro EA led wins (19) with average +$57.22. Its worst path fell 26.48% and closed at −$264.79.
How Boring Gold EA Xauusd Trend RSI Strategy MT5 did in this test
Rank#8 of 10
Wins7 / 100
Avg profit$1.05
Avg DD9.19%
Worst DD26.48%
Paths in profit45 / 100
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Boring Gold EA vs gold hybrid peers

$1000 · 1% risk · 90d

EAs in this test

Sharkyra Gold XG Gold Robot Boring Gold EA Xauusd Trend RSI Strategy BB Return Cortex Aurex Obsidian Flow Atlas EA XIRO Robot SixtyNine EA Quantum Valkyrie Nexorion Initium Novum EA

What stood out in this test

Boring Gold EA: #3 on wins (13/100), average +$11.29, avg DD 8.88%, profitable 55/100.

Path types in this board: Among its first-place paths, most were strong-downtrend / high-volatility-chop style paths. Average profit was strongest on gradual-bear paths in this board.

Also notable: Sharkyra Gold led wins (20) with average +$57.20. Its worst path fell 22.17% and closed at −$199.67.
How Boring Gold EA Xauusd Trend RSI Strategy MT5 did in this test
Rank#3 of 10
Wins13 / 100
Avg profit$11.29
Avg DD8.88%
Worst DD22.17%
Paths in profit55 / 100
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Boring Gold EA gold @ 0.5% risk

$1000 · 0.5% risk · 90d

EAs in this test

The Gold Reaper CRT Model 1 SwissSniperEA Byrdi Safe Haven Gold EA Zerqon EA Boring Gold EA Xauusd Trend RSI Strategy TwisterPro Scalper Gold Snap AXIO Gold EA

What stood out in this test

Boring Gold EA: #7 on wins (8/100), average +$2.47, avg DD 9.21%, profitable 49/100.

Path types in this board: Among its first-place paths, most were gradual-bear / gradual-bull style paths. Average profit was strongest on strong-uptrend paths in this board.

Also notable: The Gold Reaper led wins (16) with average +$29.18. SwissSniperEA had the best average (+$33.12). Its worst path fell 19.07% and closed at −$182.44.
How Boring Gold EA Xauusd Trend RSI Strategy MT5 did in this test
Rank#7 of 10
Wins8 / 100
Avg profit$2.47
Avg DD9.21%
Worst DD19.07%
Paths in profit49 / 100
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Boring Gold EA gold @ 2% risk

$1000 · 2% risk · 90d

EAs in this test

Prisma Gold Zilla AI Boring Gold EA Xauusd Trend RSI Strategy TNG Gold Helios Gold AI Mosquito The Buster XAU Single Entry Prime Execution AI EA Mavrik Scalper Wave Rider EA

What stood out in this test

Boring Gold EA: #3 on wins (13/100), average +$7.03, avg DD 9.52%, profitable 46/100.

Path types in this board: Among its first-place paths, most were gradual-bear / strong-downtrend style paths. Average profit was strongest on gradual-bear paths in this board.

Also notable: Prisma led wins (24) with average +$73.66. Its worst path fell 34.39% and closed at −$335.16.
How Boring Gold EA Xauusd Trend RSI Strategy MT5 did in this test
Rank#3 of 10
Wins13 / 100
Avg profit$7.03
Avg DD9.52%
Worst DD34.39%
Paths in profit46 / 100
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Boring Gold EA gold @ $300 deposit

$300 · 1% risk · 90d

EAs in this test

GoldSpire GOLD Scalper PRO Byrdi Ultimate Breakout System TwisterPro Scalper TNG Gold Boring Gold EA Xauusd Trend RSI Strategy SuperScalp Gold Spider Gold Gold Snap

What stood out in this test

Boring Gold EA: #7 on wins (7/100, tied), average +$2.07, avg DD 10.62%, profitable 56/100.

Path types in this board: Among its first-place paths, most were high-volatility-chop paths. Average profit was strongest on high-volatility-chop paths in this board.

Also notable: GoldSpire led wins (20) with average +$6.20. GOLD Scalper PRO had the best average (+$31.55). On a $300.00 deposit, +$2.07 is about +0.7%. Its worst path fell 38.22% and closed at −$84.58 — its deepest in this set.
How Boring Gold EA Xauusd Trend RSI Strategy MT5 did in this test
Rank#7 of 10
Wins7 / 100
Avg profit$2.07
Avg DD10.62%
Worst DD38.22%
Paths in profit56 / 100
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Boring Gold EA gold @ $5000 deposit

$5000 · 1% risk · 90d

EAs in this test

Smart Gold Impulse Sharkyra Gold Aureum Quant Quantum Valkyrie CasperIT Adaptive Market Intelligence Trader Nexorion Initium Novum EA Boring Gold EA Xauusd Trend RSI Strategy Trend Catcher exp Cortex Aurex Obsidian Flow Atlas EA

What stood out in this test

Boring Gold EA: #7 on wins (9/100), average +$115.38, avg DD 5.92%, profitable 61/100.

Path types in this board: Among its first-place paths, most were gradual-bull paths. Average profit was strongest on news-shock paths in this board.

Also notable: Smart Gold Impulse led wins (14) with average +$84.07. Sharkyra Gold had the best average (+$128.10). On a $5,000.00 deposit, +$115.38 is about +2.3%. Its worst path fell 16.65% and closed at −$832.51.
How Boring Gold EA Xauusd Trend RSI Strategy MT5 did in this test
Rank#7 of 10
Wins9 / 100
Avg profit$115.38
Avg DD5.92%
Worst DD16.65%
Paths in profit61 / 100
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Boring Gold EA mixed gold @ 180-day window

$1000 · 1% risk · 180d

EAs in this test

Prisma Gold Zilla AI Boring Gold EA Xauusd Trend RSI Strategy The Buster XAU Single Entry Helios Gold AI Mosquito Mavrik Scalper Yukon ArtQuant Gold Prime Execution AI EA

What stood out in this test

Boring Gold EA: #3 on wins (13/100), average +$17.94, avg DD 9.88%, profitable 55/100.

Path types in this board: Among its first-place paths, most were gradual-bear / strong-uptrend style paths. Average profit was strongest on strong-uptrend paths in this board.

Also notable: Prisma led wins (33) with average +$84.42. Its worst path fell 34.15% and closed at −$338.62.
How Boring Gold EA Xauusd Trend RSI Strategy MT5 did in this test
Rank#3 of 10
Wins13 / 100
Avg profit$17.94
Avg DD9.88%
Worst DD34.15%
Paths in profit55 / 100
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Full ranking for the main test

Full results for Boring Gold EA vs gold AI peers. Wins mean finished first on a path — not the same as “always made profit.”

Rank EA Wins Avg profit Avg return Avg DD Worst DD Washouts
1 Aurum AI 30 $63.57 6.36% 9.28% 20.24% 0
2 One Gold 20 $43.48 4.35% 9.54% 25.43% 0
3 Neurox AI 16 $13.32 1.33% 10.42% 30.11% 0
4 Gold Zilla AI 11 $30.82 3.08% 9.30% 22.34% 0
5 Boring Gold EA Xauusd Trend RSI Strategy this EA 6 $25.18 2.52% 7.97% 18.15% 0
6 AI Gold Prime 5 $3.58 0.36% 9.75% 23.76% 0
7 Helios Gold AI 4 -$18.88 -1.89% 10.07% 30.69% 0
8 Straddle AI 3 -$30.26 -3.03% 10.67% 21.99% 0
9 AI Prop Firms 3 -$36.67 -3.67% 10.86% 27.59% 0
10 Prime Execution AI EA 2 -$35.54 -3.55% 11.11% 31.87% 0
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So… is Boring Gold EA Xauusd Trend RSI Strategy MT5 worth trying?

Our take: Mixed — strengths and weak spots both show

Where it looked stronger or weaker

Fit by condition uses FX EA Tester peer groups, not a live product claim.

Better in these test mixes

  • Large $5000 account — +$115.38 average, #3 on average, 61/100 paths in profit
  • AI peer field — +$25.18, its best average on a $1000 board
  • Hybrid peers, 2% risk and 180-day window — #3 on wins (13/100) with plus averages
  • MT5 field — +$20.03 average, 51/100 in profit

Weaker in these test mixes

  • Mixed popular board — its only negative average (−$3.26)
  • Scalper field — #9 on wins (2/100), +$7.41
  • Grid / recovery stress — #8 on wins, average only +$1.05
  • $300 account — deepest worst path (38.22%), average +$2.07

Strong points

  • Plus average on 13 of 14 boards
  • +$115.38 on the $5000 board (#3 on average there)
  • #3 on wins on the hybrid, 2% risk and 180-day boards
  • Average drawdown stayed about 5.9–10.6%
  • No account washouts in these tests

Weak points

  • Never first on wins; usually mid-table
  • Most plus averages were small (+$1 to +$25 on $1000)
  • Paths in profit only 45–61 of 100 per board
  • Worst-path drawdown still reached about 34% on $1000 and 38% on $300
  • Optional recovery / martingale modes add risk if turned on

Reasons it may fit you

  • You want an honest check of a paid MT5 gold EA before you spend money or demo time
  • You care about average profit, not only first-place finishes
  • You accept gold risk and will try a demo before using real money

Reasons to be careful

  • You want an EA that leads boards or makes large averages
  • You read a plus average as proof of real profit
  • You only trust live Myfxbook / broker results

Our take

Boring Gold EA was plus on average in almost every 90-day gold test here, and its drawdown stayed fairly calm. But the averages were small, it never led on wins, and on most boards several other EAs made more.

It may fit better if you want a slow, selective MT5 trend-pullback EA with ATR stops, and you will keep the recovery suite off and demo for a while. It may fit less well if you want large averages or a board leader.

Our take: Mixed — strengths and weak spots both show. Downloads stay on MetaTrader Market.

Every EA in a test uses the same FX EA Tester rules. We show results even when this EA is not first. These are research tests — not live trading. Read the risk disclosure.

Other strong gold EAs to consider

No EA won every test. If Boring Gold EA Xauusd Trend RSI Strategy MT5 is not the right fit — or you want a second option — start here.

Gold Vanguard EA

When: You want another researched MT5 gold EA

Gold Vanguard has a full research page, averaged plus on all 14 boards on its own page, and led wins on Boring Gold’s trend board.

Gold Trend EA Pro

When: You want another researched trend-style gold EA

Gold Trend EA Pro has a full research page. Compare both trend takes before you pick.

Scalping Robot Pro MT5

When: You want the EA that led Boring Gold’s mixed, MT4 and MT5 boards

Scalping Robot Pro has a full research page and averaged above +$100 on those three boards.

Orion Gold Scalper

When: You want another researched gold scalper option on this site

Orion Gold Scalper has a full locked-test review with peer boards and a balanced take.

FAQ

Is Boring Gold EA only for gold?

The product is designed for XAUUSD on M5. The listing says other symbols are still being tested. These independent tests are XAUUSD only.

Does it use grid or martingale?

Not by default. Every trade has a hard stop loss. A recovery suite with recovery / martingale modes is included for advanced users, but it is off unless you turn it on — and it adds real risk.

What does the ML filter do?

The listing says it is an optional Random Forest model that scores setups on 12+ market factors and skips weak ones. That is product design, not a live profit claim.

How did it do in the gold tests?

It averaged plus in 13 of 14 boards over 90 days, but the averages were small — mostly +$1 to +$25 on $1000. Its best was +$115.38 on the $5000 board (about +2.3%). The only red board was the mixed popular board (−$3.26). It never finished first on wins; its best finishes were #3.

Is Boring Gold EA worth $399?

A careful demo can make sense if you want a selective trend-pullback EA with ATR stops and you are happy with small, steady-looking averages. Be more careful if you want an EA that leads boards or makes large averages.

Which gold EAs looked better in tests?

Scalping Robot Pro led the mixed, MT4 and MT5 boards with averages above +$100. Adaptive Gold Scalper led the scalper field. Both have full research pages on this site.

What drawdown did it show?

Average max drawdown was about 5.9–10.6%. The worst path on a $1000 board fell about 18–34%, and 38.22% on the $300 board.

Did it face 100 gold EAs at once?

14 gold boards, 74 unique other EAs, 10 per board. Not 100 at once.

Do you have live results here?

No. These are FX EA Tester gold boards only — not live trading results.

What to do next

1) Weigh 13/14 plus averages against how small most of them were.
2) Compare Gold Vanguard EA or Gold Trend EA Pro below if you want another trend-style gold EA.
3) ZIP downloads are optional rank files.
4) Demo from the download only after that risk read.

More gold EAs with experiments

Research test results are not live trading performance. Orion publishes honest test-based reviews so you can check setup, profit, and risk before you try an EA — not financial advice. Official downloads stay on MetaTrader Market. Read the risk disclosure.