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MT5 CRT range EA · independent gold tests

CRT Model 1 Download — MT5 CRT Range EA

CRT Model 1 is a MetaTrader 5 Expert Advisor built around a CRT time-range: it marks a session high/low, watches for a liquidity sweep, then looks for a retracement entry. It is a low-cost MT5 tool that can run on gold among other pairs. Independent 90-day XAUUSD tests against other gold EAs across different market conditions were plus on average in 11 of 14 boards — small averages, and it never led on wins.

MT5 only · CRT range strategy · XAUUSD tests

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What is CRT Model 1?

CRT Model 1 is by Yahia Mohamed. It automates CRT Model 1 logic: a broker-time range box, Turtle Soup–style liquidity sweeps, and retracement entries with a hard stop and flexible take-profit modes.

The author notes this is a tool and that they do not supply proven profitable settings — demo and backtest on your broker before you pay or go live. Common analysis timeframes are M5 or M15.
  • MT5 platform
  • CRT time-range model
  • $40 list price (22 Sep 2026)
  • 11/14 gold boards with plus average

How CRT Model 1 trades

The EA builds a high/low range between a start hour and an end hour (broker server time). It then waits for a candle close beyond that range and a reclaim — a liquidity-sweep pattern — and enters when price retraces to the level.

Stops sit beyond the extreme formed after the range, with a buffer. Take profit can target the far side of the range, the midpoint, or a fixed risk:reward multiple. A deadline hour can stop new setups for the day.

What you can customize

Typical inputs include range start/end hours, trading deadline, candle analysis timeframe, risk percent per trade, minimum risk:reward, lot limits, take-profit mode, and chart visuals.

Match range hours to your broker’s server time (for example, a New York 5 AM 4-hour range must be converted). Change one item at a time on demo.

Starting setup

  • Set CRT range start/end in broker server time
  • Candle analysis timeframe often M5 or M15
  • Demo first; author does not supply a proven live set
  • VPS recommended during the trading window

Specs

Platform
MT5 only
Price
$40 (22 Sep 2026)
Version
1.0
Author
Yahia Mohamed
Strategy
CRT time-range, liquidity sweep, retracement entry
These gold tests
XAUUSD only (product can run on other pairs too)

Requirements

  • MetaTrader 5
  • CRT Model 1 download file
  • Broker server time mapped correctly for the range hours you intend
  • Demo first on the same symbol and VPS window you plan to use later
  • Enough free margin for your chosen risk percent

A good fit if you

  • want a low-cost MT5 CRT / time-range automation to demo
  • can set broker-time range hours and a trading deadline
  • care about average profit, not only first-place finishes
  • accept small plus averages (+$1 to +$26 on $1000 over 90 days)
  • will stay on demo until you understand drawdown on your broker

Not a fit if you need

  • a cheap file that proves itself because the price is low
  • a dedicated gold scalper — this is a CRT range tool that can also run on gold
  • a board leader — it never finished first on wins in these tests
  • a larger-account EA — it had the worst average on the $5000 board
  • a live Myfxbook / broker statement copied here as proof

Key risks and how to reduce them

What can go wrong

  • Wrong broker-time range hours can invent or miss the whole setup.
  • Liquidity-sweep entries can fail when spreads spike or the session is thin.
  • A low list price does not reduce drawdown — worst paths in these gold tests still fell about 17–25%.
  • The author does not claim profitable ready-made settings.
  • Multi-pair use is outside these XAUUSD-only tests.

Safer first steps

  • Demo on the same broker, symbol, and VPS you plan to use later.
  • Convert range hours carefully to broker server time before you trust results.
  • Keep risk percent small; do not raise size to “make up” for a low purchase price.
  • Set your own maximum account-loss limit before any live use.
  • Read the gold boards below before you decide the price alone is enough.

What to know before you download

  • Confirm you need MT5 and use the CRT Model 1 download.
  • List price was $40 on 22 Sep 2026 — check the live figure before purchase.
  • Plan range start/end hours in broker server time.
  • Independent 90-day gold tests were plus on average in 11 of 14 boards, with small averages.
  • Demo first; the author says to backtest properly before buying.

Independent gold tests

A low purchase price does not show how CRT Model 1 held up next to other gold EAs. We ran locked 90-day FX EA Tester boards under shared rules across different market conditions. Here is the short read before you download.
  • Coverage: 14 tests · 75 other gold EAs · 100 paths each · 90 days (one 180-day board)
  • Headline result: plus average in 11 of 14 tests, mostly small (+$1 to +$26 on $1000)
  • Never first on wins — best finish was #2 on the 0.5% tight-risk board, where it still averaged −$9.79
  • Red boards: grid stress (−$16.53), tight risk (−$9.79) and $5000 (−$22.41, last on average)
  • Usual drawdown about 8.7–11.0%; worst paths about 17–25%

Did it make money on average?

Mixed — made money on average in 11 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$25.70CRT Model 1 vs gold scalper peers
Biggest average loss-$22.41CRT Model 1 mixed gold @ large account $5000
CRT Model 1 vs mixed gold popularMade money$16.88
CRT Model 1 vs gold MT4 peersMade money$20.76
CRT Model 1 vs gold MT5 peersMade money$2.41
CRT Model 1 vs gold scalping peersMade money$0.53
CRT Model 1 vs gold trend peersMade money$10.59
CRT Model 1 vs gold scalper peersMade money$25.70
CRT Model 1 vs gold grid/recovery stressLost money-$16.53
CRT Model 1 vs gold AI peersMade money$21.99
CRT Model 1 vs gold hybrid peersMade money$20.93
CRT Model 1 mixed gold @ tight risk 0.5%Lost money-$9.79
CRT Model 1 mixed gold @ high risk 2%Made money$19.66
CRT Model 1 mixed gold @ small account $300Made money$8.64
CRT Model 1 mixed gold @ large account $5000Lost money-$22.41
CRT Model 1 mixed gold @ 180-day windowMade money$11.36
Full rankings for each test are in the board cards below.

One more catch: wins ≠ profit

On the CRT Model 1 mixed gold @ tight risk 0.5% test it finished first most often — and still lost money on average.

Finished first#212 of 100 paths
Average result-$9.79-1.0% return · same test
43 of 100paths made money
$279.46best single path
-$194.02worst single path
10.3%avg DD · worst 23%

Compare: The Gold Reaper had fewer firsts (11) but a milder average ($21.64).

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 CRT Model 1

Download CRT Model 1 for MetaTrader 5 from the link below. Paid CRT range EA — $40 as of 22 Sep 2026.

Set range hours in broker server time, keep risk small, and demo first. Gold results below are a separate independent check on XAUUSD.

How to install

  1. Install the MT5 file from the download link.
  2. Attach the EA on demo with Algo Trading enabled.
  3. Set CRT range start/end hours for your broker’s server time; pick M5 or M15 analysis if that matches your plan.
  4. Use a VPS during the trading window. Confirm spreads and slippage before any live use.

Listing checked 22 Sep 2026. Price can change.

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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 CRT Model 1

  • 14 tests
  • 75 other EAs
  • 100 paths each

Results breakdown

What stood out

• Profit: plus average in 11 of 14 tests, mostly +$1 to +$26 on $1000. Best was the scalper field (+$25.70). Red boards: grid stress (−$16.53), tight risk (−$9.79) and $5000 (−$22.41).
• Against other EAs: never first on wins. Best was #2 on the tight-risk board (12/100); last on the MT5 board (4/100, tied).
• Wins vs profit: low win counts often still came with plus averages — #8 on the hybrid field with +$20.93.
• Risk: average max drawdown about 8.7–11.0%. Worst paths about 17–25%.
• Bottom line: a CRT range tool with steady small averages, not a board leader.

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

How often did paths make money?

60 / 100 best · CRT Model 1 vs gold hybrid peers

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

Weakest here: CRT Model 1 vs gold grid/recovery stress (40/100). A board can clear ~half its paths and still lose money on average.

Where did it finish on wins?

#2 best finish · CRT Model 1 mixed gold @ tight risk 0.5% (12 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

CRT Model 1 ran gold in 10-EA tests with shared money settings, 100 paths and a 90-day window (180 days on the longer-window board).

Fourteen condition sets cover style fields and account stress. Low list price is not a test setting — the engine treated it like every other EA.

  • 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 · 75 other EAs · 100 paths each

CRT Model 1 often ranked low on wins but still averaged plus — the hybrid board is the example: #8 on wins, +$20.93 average. The tight-risk board shows the reverse: #2 on wins, negative average.

Paths in profit, average DD, and worst DD tell the rest. FX EA Tester path labels are not live market names.

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 mid-run table from the CRT Model 1 vs hybrid peers board
Real FX EA Tester capture from the hybrid peer board — #8 on wins (5/100, tied) but a +$20.93 average and 60/100 paths in profit.

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EAs in the main comparison

CRT Model 1 ran with 9 other EAs in the main test (CRT Model 1 vs gold hybrid field) . Across all tests it faced 75 different other EAs.

CRT Model 1 CRT Model 1

Where CRT Model 1 looked stronger

Stronger / weaker notes are FX EA Tester fields, not broker timeframe names.

Looked better in

  • Scalper field — +$25.70, its best average, calmest worst path (16.82%)
  • AI and hybrid peer fields — +$21.99 and +$20.93 averages
  • MT4 field — +$20.76 average, 58/100 paths in profit
  • Trend field — #3 on wins (14/100, tied) with a +$10.59 average

Looked weaker in

  • Large $5000 account board — worst average on the board (−$22.41)
  • Grid / recovery peer stress — −$16.53 average, 40/100 in profit
  • Tight 0.5% risk board — #2 on wins, but −$9.79 average
  • MT5 field — last on wins (tied), +$2.41 average

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.

CRT Model 1 vs mixed gold popular

$1000 · 1% risk · 90d

EAs in this test

Scalping Robot Pro The Gold Reaper Quantum OmniGold TwisterPro Scalper Zerqon EA Ultimate Breakout System CRT Model 1 Gold Snap AXIO Gold EA Goldwave EA

What stood out in this test

CRT Model 1: #7 on wins (5/100, tied), average +$16.88, avg DD 9.03%, profitable 57/100.

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

Also notable: Scalping Robot Pro led wins (27) with average +$64.94. Its worst path fell 25.03% and closed at −$181.50.
How CRT Model 1 did in this test
Rank#7 of 10
Wins5 / 100
Avg profit$16.88
Avg DD9.03%
Worst DD25.03%
Paths in profit57 / 100
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CRT Model 1 vs gold MT4 field

$1000 · 1% risk · 90d

EAs in this test

Scalping Robot Pro BB Return Gold Zilla AI XG Gold Robot XIRO Robot The Gold Reaper CRT Model 1 Gold Trade Pro Straddle GOLD Scalper PRO

What stood out in this test

CRT Model 1: #7 on wins (6/100, tied), average +$20.76, avg DD 9.25%, profitable 58/100.

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

Also notable: Scalping Robot Pro led wins (33) with average +$104.64. Its worst path fell 21.99% and closed at −$208.93.
How CRT Model 1 did in this test
Rank#7 of 10
Wins6 / 100
Avg profit$20.76
Avg DD9.25%
Worst DD21.99%
Paths in profit58 / 100
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CRT Model 1 vs gold MT5 field

$1000 · 1% risk · 90d

EAs in this test

Scalping Robot Pro Quantum OmniGold The Gold Reaper TwisterPro Scalper Ultimate Breakout System Zerqon EA Gold Snap Goldwave EA CRT Model 1 AXIO Gold EA

What stood out in this test

CRT Model 1: #9 on wins (4/100, tied), average +$2.41, avg DD 9.59%, profitable 52/100.

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

Also notable: Scalping Robot Pro led wins (31) with average +$82.61. Its worst path fell 19.75% and closed at −$197.52.
How CRT Model 1 did in this test
Rank#9 of 10
Wins4 / 100
Avg profit$2.41
Avg DD9.59%
Worst DD19.75%
Paths in profit52 / 100
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CRT Model 1 vs gold scalping field

$1000 · 1% risk · 90d

EAs in this test

Gold Vanguard EA TwisterPro Scalper GOLD Scalper PRO CRT Model 1 The Buster XAU Single Entry TNG Gold Luna AI Pro SuperScalp Gold Mavrik Scalper Wave Rider EA

What stood out in this test

CRT Model 1: #4 on wins (12/100), average +$0.53, avg DD 10.08%, profitable 55/100.

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

Also notable: Gold Vanguard EA led wins (22) with average +$49.23. TwisterPro Scalper had the best average (+$56.71). Its worst path fell 22.54% and closed at −$198.58.
How CRT Model 1 did in this test
Rank#4 of 10
Wins12 / 100
Avg profit$0.53
Avg DD10.08%
Worst DD22.54%
Paths in profit55 / 100
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CRT Model 1 vs gold trend field

$1000 · 1% risk · 90d

EAs in this test

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

What stood out in this test

CRT Model 1: #3 on wins (14/100, tied), average +$10.59, avg DD 10.20%, profitable 55/100.

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

Also notable: Trend Matrix EA led wins (16) with average +$26.96. Its worst path fell 23.30% and closed at −$167.74.
How CRT Model 1 did in this test
Rank#3 of 10
Wins14 / 100
Avg profit$10.59
Avg DD10.20%
Worst DD23.30%
Paths in profit55 / 100
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CRT Model 1 vs gold scalper field

$1000 · 1% risk · 90d

EAs in this test

AurumEdge Scalper Pro Chiquita Gold Vanguard EA GOLD Scalper PRO Golden Goose Scalper AI OrionXAU Leto Apex Scalper CRT Model 1 SuperScalp Gold Vortex Turbo EA

What stood out in this test

CRT Model 1: #8 on wins (3/100, tied), average +$25.70, avg DD 8.97%, profitable 55/100.

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

Also notable: AurumEdge Scalper Pro led wins (20) with average +$72.69. Gold Vanguard EA had the best average (+$89.98). Its worst path fell 16.82% and closed at −$166.39.
How CRT Model 1 did in this test
Rank#8 of 10
Wins3 / 100
Avg profit$25.70
Avg DD8.97%
Worst DD16.82%
Paths in profit55 / 100
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CRT Model 1 vs gold grid/recovery stress

$1000 · 1% risk · 90d

EAs in this test

Lizard Vex Gold EA GoldStorm Pro EA Gold House Smart Gold Hunter Impulse XAU Marti H1Trend GoldSpire CRT Model 1 LNT Gold X100

What stood out in this test

CRT Model 1: #9 on wins (2/100), average −$16.53, avg DD 10.28%, profitable 40/100.

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: Lizard led wins (24) with average +$62.44. Its worst path fell 21.79% and closed at −$217.68.
How CRT Model 1 did in this test
Rank#9 of 10
Wins2 / 100
Avg profit-$16.53
Avg DD10.28%
Worst DD21.79%
Paths in profit40 / 100
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CRT Model 1 vs gold AI field

$1000 · 1% risk · 90d

EAs in this test

Gold Zilla AI Neurox AI Aurum AI One Gold CRT Model 1 AI Gold Prime Straddle AI Helios Gold AI AI Prop Firms Prime Execution AI EA

What stood out in this test

CRT Model 1: #5 on wins (10/100), average +$21.99, avg DD 9.11%, profitable 55/100.

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

Also notable: Gold Zilla AI led wins (19) with average +$34.47. Aurum AI had the best average (+$45.16). Its worst path fell 20.43% and closed at −$169.46.
How CRT Model 1 did in this test
Rank#5 of 10
Wins10 / 100
Avg profit$21.99
Avg DD9.11%
Worst DD20.43%
Paths in profit55 / 100
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CRT Model 1 mixed gold @ tight risk 0.5%

$1000 · 0.5% risk · 90d

EAs in this test

Byrdi CRT Model 1 The Gold Reaper SwissSniperEA AXIO Gold EA Safe Haven Gold EA Gold Trend EA Pro TwisterPro Scalper Zerqon EA Gold Snap

What stood out in this test

CRT Model 1: #2 on wins (12/100), average −$9.79, avg DD 10.30%, profitable 43/100.

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: Byrdi led wins (15) with average +$0.39. TwisterPro Scalper had the best average (+$33.75). Its worst path fell 22.86% and closed at −$194.02.
How CRT Model 1 did in this test
Rank#2 of 10
Wins12 / 100
Avg profit-$9.79
Avg DD10.30%
Worst DD22.86%
Paths in profit43 / 100
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CRT Model 1 mixed gold @ high risk 2%

$1000 · 2% risk · 90d

EAs in this test

Prisma Gold Zilla AI TNG Gold CRT Model 1 Helios Gold AI Mosquito The Buster XAU Single Entry Prime Execution AI EA Mavrik Scalper Wave Rider EA

What stood out in this test

CRT Model 1: #4 on wins (12/100), average +$19.66, avg DD 9.55%, profitable 59/100.

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

Also notable: Prisma led wins (26) with average +$78.82. Its worst path fell 25.11% and closed at −$223.53 — its deepest in this set.
How CRT Model 1 did in this test
Rank#4 of 10
Wins12 / 100
Avg profit$19.66
Avg DD9.55%
Worst DD25.11%
Paths in profit59 / 100
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CRT Model 1 mixed gold @ small account $300

$300 · 1% risk · 90d

EAs in this test

Byrdi GoldSpire Gold Vanguard EA TwisterPro Scalper Ultimate Breakout System GOLD Scalper PRO SuperScalp Gold CRT Model 1 Gold Snap Spider Gold

What stood out in this test

CRT Model 1: #8 on wins (5/100), average +$8.64, avg DD 10.98%, profitable 58/100.

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

Also notable: Byrdi led wins (19) with average +$19.92. Gold Vanguard EA had the best average (+$31.50). On a $300.00 deposit, +$8.64 is about +2.9%. Its worst path fell 25.01% and closed at −$62.49.
How CRT Model 1 did in this test
Rank#8 of 10
Wins5 / 100
Avg profit$8.64
Avg DD10.98%
Worst DD25.01%
Paths in profit58 / 100
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CRT Model 1 mixed gold @ large account $5000

$5000 · 1% risk · 90d

EAs in this test

Smart Gold Impulse Aureum Quant Nexorion Initium Novum EA Trend Catcher exp Cortex Aurex CasperIT Adaptive Market Intelligence Trader Quantum Valkyrie CRT Model 1 Obsidian Flow Atlas EA Sharkyra Gold

What stood out in this test

CRT Model 1: #8 on wins (9/100, tied), average −$22.41, avg DD 8.71%, profitable 44/100.

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

Also notable: Smart Gold Impulse led wins (14) with average +$146.26. Nexorion Initium Novum EA had the best average (+$164.53). On a $5,000.00 deposit, −$22.41 is about −0.4%. Its worst path fell 19.49% and closed at −$974.59.
How CRT Model 1 did in this test
Rank#8 of 10
Wins9 / 100
Avg profit-$22.41
Avg DD8.71%
Worst DD19.49%
Paths in profit44 / 100
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CRT Model 1 mixed gold @ 180-day window

$1000 · 1% risk · 180d

EAs in this test

Gold Zilla AI Prisma Helios Gold AI CRT Model 1 The Buster XAU Single Entry ArtQuant Gold Mosquito Prime Execution AI EA Yukon Mavrik Scalper

What stood out in this test

CRT Model 1: #4 on wins (8/100), average +$11.36, avg DD 10.94%, profitable 57/100.

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

Also notable: Gold Zilla AI led wins (35) with average +$95.17. Its worst path fell 23.81% and closed at −$238.11.
How CRT Model 1 did in this test
Rank#4 of 10
Wins8 / 100
Avg profit$11.36
Avg DD10.94%
Worst DD23.81%
Paths in profit57 / 100
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Full ranking for the main test

Full results for CRT Model 1 vs gold hybrid field. 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 Sharkyra Gold 24 $65.34 6.53% 9.03% 19.33% 0
2 XG Gold Robot 15 $32.06 3.21% 9.41% 30.61% 0
3 Quantum Valkyrie 13 $12.11 1.21% 9.95% 26.83% 0
4 BB Return 12 $28.79 2.88% 9.73% 21.16% 0
5 Nexorion Initium Novum EA 9 $25.80 2.58% 9.38% 24.35% 0
6 SixtyNine EA 8 $13.24 1.32% 10.37% 27.90% 0
7 Obsidian Flow Atlas EA 7 $4.97 0.50% 9.89% 29.82% 0
8 CRT Model 1 this EA 5 $20.93 2.09% 10.00% 22.71% 0
9 Cortex Aurex 5 $3.84 0.38% 9.65% 27.16% 0
10 XIRO Robot 2 -$12.16 -1.22% 10.55% 26.62% 0
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So… is CRT Model 1 worth trying?

Our take: Mixed — strengths and weak spots both show

Where it looked stronger or weaker

Stronger / weaker notes are FX EA Tester fields, not broker timeframe names.

Better in these test mixes

  • Scalper field — +$25.70, its best average, calmest worst path (16.82%)
  • AI and hybrid peer fields — +$21.99 and +$20.93 averages
  • MT4 field — +$20.76 average, 58/100 paths in profit
  • Trend field — #3 on wins (14/100, tied) with a +$10.59 average

Weaker in these test mixes

  • Large $5000 account board — worst average on the board (−$22.41)
  • Grid / recovery peer stress — −$16.53 average, 40/100 in profit
  • Tight 0.5% risk board — #2 on wins, but −$9.79 average
  • MT5 field — last on wins (tied), +$2.41 average

Strong points

  • Plus average on 11 of 14 boards
  • Scalper field (+$25.70), AI field (+$21.99) and hybrid field (+$20.93, 60/100 in profit)
  • Plus on the $300 account (+$8.64) with a 25.01% worst path
  • Worst paths stayed about 17–25% — no deep blowups
  • Low listed price (~$40) — cheaper to demo than many gold EAs

Weak points

  • Never first on wins; last on the MT5 board (tied)
  • Most plus averages were small
  • Worst average on the $5000 board (−$22.41)
  • Negative on grid stress (−$16.53) with 40/100 paths in profit
  • #2 on wins on the tight-risk board but still −$9.79 on average

Reasons it may fit you

  • You want an honest check of a low-cost MT5 hybrid 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 plan to run it on a larger account
  • You only trust live Myfxbook / broker results

Our take

CRT Model 1 was plus on average in most of these 90-day gold tests, with fairly calm drawdown. But the averages were small, it never led on wins, and the $5000 board was a clear weak spot.

It may fit better if you want a low-cost MT5 CRT range tool to demo and you are fine with modest averages. It may fit less well if you want a board leader, or you plan to run it on a larger account.

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.

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No EA won every test. If CRT Model 1 is not the right fit — or you want a second option — start here.

Adaptive Gold Scalper MT5

When: You want a gold EA to compare across many boards

Adaptive Gold Scalper MT5 has its own full research page and was plus on average in all 14 boards on its own page.

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.

SwissSniperEA

When: You want another free / low-friction gold option we already reviewed

SwissSniperEA also has a full research page. Compare both takes before you pick.

TwisterPro Scalper

When: You care more about average profit in scalper and tight-risk mixes

TwisterPro Scalper had the best average on CRT Model 1’s scalper group (+$56.71) and tight-risk board (+$33.75).

What the run looked like

Screens from FX EA Tester while the tests ran — real test progress, not ad images.

CRT Model 1 vs mixed gold popular

Paths mid-progress CRT Model 1 vs mixed gold popular: mid-run board in FX EA Tester — results update as the experiment progresses.
Subject live CRT Model 1 mid-run #92 — this page’s EA with 5 first-place paths (avg Max DD 9.03%).
Hardest path live Run #12: CRT Model 1 hit 25.03% Max DD and finished -$181.50 — a tough stretch in this experiment.

CRT Model 1 vs gold hybrid field

Paths mid-progress CRT Model 1 vs gold hybrid field: mid-run board in FX EA Tester — results update as the experiment progresses.
Subject live CRT Model 1 mid-run #20 — this page’s EA with 5 first-place paths (avg Max DD 10.00%).
Hardest path live Run #92: CRT Model 1 hit 22.71% Max DD and finished -$205.45 — a tough stretch in this experiment.

CRT Model 1 mixed gold @ 180-day window

Paths mid-progress CRT Model 1 mixed gold @ 180-day window: mid-run board in FX EA Tester — results update as the experiment progresses.
Subject live CRT Model 1 mid-run #94 — this page’s EA with 8 first-place paths (avg Max DD 10.94%).
Hardest path live Run #65: CRT Model 1 hit 23.81% Max DD and finished -$238.11 — a tough stretch in this experiment.

FAQ

What strategy does CRT Model 1 use?

It builds a time-based high/low range, looks for a liquidity sweep beyond that range, then enters on a retracement. Stops and take-profit modes are built in. That is product design — not a live profit promise.

Is CRT Model 1 only for gold?

No. The product can run on other pairs too. The tests below are XAUUSD-only research on the same file.

Did CRT Model 1 look strong on gold in these tests?

Steady but not strong. It averaged plus in 11 of 14 boards over 90 days, but mostly by +$1 to +$26 on $1000, and it never finished first on wins. It came last on wins on the MT5 board (tied).

Is CRT Model 1 worth trying at a low list price?

A careful demo can make sense if you already planned to try a CRT automation and you accept small averages in these gold tests. Be more careful if you trade a larger account — it had the worst average on the $5000 board.

What are stronger-average alternatives to CRT Model 1?

It depends what you want. On CRT Model 1’s boards, Scalping Robot Pro led the mixed, MT4 and MT5 boards, and Gold Vanguard EA led the scalper group. Both have full research pages. See Other options to compare and Other strong gold EAs below.

Where did CRT Model 1 actually make money on average?

On 11 of 14 boards. The best were the scalper field (+$25.70), the AI field (+$21.99), the hybrid field (+$20.93) and MT4 (+$20.76). It lost money on average on the grid stress, tight-risk and $5000 boards.

How bad can CRT Model 1 drawdown get in these tests?

Average max drawdown was about 8.7–11.0%. The worst path in a test fell about 17–25% (highest on the 2% risk board).

Was CRT Model 1 in a 100-EA race?

Fourteen boards × 10 EAs, 75 unique others. Not a 100-way contest.

Are CRT Model 1 results live trades?

No. They are FX EA Tester gold boards, not live trades.

What to do next

1) Decide if small plus averages on 11/14 boards are enough for a $40 file.
2) Pick an alternative below if you want an EA that leads boards.
3) Use a ZIP only to inspect ranks.
4) Demo from the download, not from these averages as a live size.

More gold EAs with experiments

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