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CRT Model 1 Review: Is It Worth Trying?

We tested CRT Model 1 alongside other gold EAs under the same conditions — same deposit, lot size, risk, and market paths — then use those locked results to check the hype, the claims, profit, drawdown, risk, and whether it is worth trying.

MT5 · Hybrid EA · Balanced risk · 40.00 USD

  • 14 tests
  • 75 other EAs
  • 100 paths each

CRT Model 1 — what this review covers

You already know CRT Model 1 is a hybrid gold (XAUUSD) Expert Advisor for MetaTrader 5. You do not need another long product pitch. You need a clear check: does it look good enough to try, or is the marketing ahead of the results?

What we test
We put CRT Model 1 into locked FX EA Tester gold experiments with other EAs. In each test, every EA uses the same deposit, lot size, risk setting, and the same 100 market paths. That way the comparison is fair — one EA does not get an easier market than the others.

This review is built from 14 tests. Across those boards we changed who the other EAs were (popular gold EAs, MT4/MT5 mixes, scalpers, trend, grid, AI, hybrid) and we also changed account settings (tighter risk, higher risk, small account, larger account, longer horizon). In total, CRT Model 1 faced 75 different other EAs under those shared rules.

What those results help you see
From that side-by-side data we look at the questions traders actually ask:
• Hype — does CRT Model 1 live up to buzz around CRT / hybrid gold EAs?
• Claims — do seller / listing claims line up with what showed up in the tests?
• Profit — how often did it make money on average, and how strong was that average?
• Drawdown / risk — how deep did the account fall on typical paths, and on the bad paths?
• Strong and weak points — where it looked solid, and where other styles beat it on wins or profit
• Alternatives — which other gold EAs looked better in some of the same tests
• Conditions — in which peer mixes and account settings it looked stronger or weaker
• Worth trying — whether the overall picture supports a careful demo / trial, with clear limits

Simple result from the tests
• Made money on average in only 2 of 14 tests (small $300 account +$0.43; 60-day window +$18.86)
• Finished first most often in 2 tests (hybrid field and 60-day) — hybrid wins still came with a negative average
• Often mid-pack on popular / MT4 / MT5 mixes (#3–#4 on wins) with negative averages
• Looked weaker vs scalper and grid peer mixes (often last on wins)

These are research test results under locked rules — not a promise of live trading profit. Below you will find listing facts, then each test in detail, then a balanced take and alternatives.

Helpful if you

  • want to know if CRT Model 1 is worth buying or demoing
  • want hype and listing claims checked against profit and drawdown
  • want strengths, weak points, and alternatives in one place

This page will not give you

  • a promise of live trading profit
  • only live Myfxbook / broker results (this page uses research tests)
  • one “best gold EA for everyone” answer

Next step: open the CRT Model 1 test results for board-by-board profit and drawdown, or skip to our take if you want the short “is it worth trying?” answer first.

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What is CRT Model 1?

CRT Model 1 is a MetaTrader 5 Expert Advisor listed as a hybrid style. The Market page lists several pairs, including gold (XAUUSD), at about $40.

Below is a short listing snapshot. After that, we show how it did in the gold tests.

Market listing facts

Curated from the public product listing — not raw catalog / model defaults.

Style
Hybrid
Pair focus in these tests
XAUUSD (listing also names other pairs)
Risk profile
Balanced (listing)
Platform
MT5
Listed price
About $40 on MQL5

Next we check how CRT Model 1 did against other gold EAs under the same rules — same capital, risk, and lot size in each test.

Test results for CRT Model 1

How the tests work

We ran CRT Model 1 on gold (XAUUSD) with 9 other EAs in each test. Everyone used the same deposit, lot size, and risk. Each test covered 100 different market paths.

Then we changed the mix of other EAs (popular, MT4/MT5, trend, scalper, grid, AI, hybrid) and the account settings (0.5% / 2% risk, $300 / $5000, 60 days).

Same rules for every EA. We keep the results even when CRT Model 1 is not first — and even when the average is negative.

  • Symbol: XAUUSD
  • Paths per test: 100
  • Typical window: 30 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)
  • On this page: 14 tests · 75 other EAs · 100 paths each

When you read the results: wins mean finished first on a path — not the same as profit. Average profit and paths in profit show if it made money. Average drawdown is the usual pain; worst drawdown is the bad path you must survive.

Download a ZIP if you want the full report. Do not size a live account from test averages alone.

Path-type notes (gradual-bear, sideways, etc.) come from the locked FX EA Tester path labels for each board — not live broker market names.

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 on this page it faced 75 different other EAs.

CRT Model 1 CRT Model 1

Where CRT Model 1 looked stronger

These are locked FX EA Tester mixes (who the other EAs were, and account settings) — not live broker market names.

Looked better in

  • 60-day window — led wins (17/100) with a positive average (+$18.86)
  • Hybrid peer field — most first places (20/100), but still a negative average (−$12.02)
  • Small $300 account — tiny positive average (+$0.43) while the win leader lost money on average
  • Trend and AI peer mixes — #2 on wins (still negative averages)

Looked weaker in

  • Scalper peer fields — last or near-last on wins, negative averages
  • Grid / recovery peer stress — 0 first places, average −$58.41
  • Large $5000 account board — #2 on wins, but average −$249.79
  • Tight 0.5% risk board — average −$48.09
  • Popular / MT5 mixed boards — mid-pack wins with negative averages

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 · 30d

EAs in this test

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

What stood out in this test

CRT Model 1: #3 on wins (9/100), average −$10.27, avg DD 7.79%, profitable 48/100.

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 (34) with average −$45.42.
How CRT Model 1 did in this test
Rank#3 of 10
Wins9 / 100
Avg profit-$10.27
Avg DD7.79%
Worst DD36.82%
Paths in profit48 / 100
Download full report (ZIP)

CRT Model 1 vs gold MT4 field

$1000 · 1% risk · 30d

EAs in this test

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

What stood out in this test

CRT Model 1: #3 on wins (9/100), average −$12.40, avg DD 8.51%, profitable 53/100.

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

Also notable: Scalping Robot Pro led wins (46) with average +$6.58.
How CRT Model 1 did in this test
Rank#3 of 10
Wins9 / 100
Avg profit-$12.40
Avg DD8.51%
Worst DD38.15%
Paths in profit53 / 100
Download full report (ZIP)

CRT Model 1 vs gold MT5 field

$1000 · 1% risk · 30d

EAs in this test

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

What stood out in this test

CRT Model 1: #4 on wins (8/100), average −$29.68, avg DD 10.28%, profitable 49/100.

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

Also notable: Scalping Robot Pro led wins (31) with average −$22.20.
How CRT Model 1 did in this test
Rank#4 of 10
Wins8 / 100
Avg profit-$29.68
Avg DD10.28%
Worst DD43.27%
Paths in profit49 / 100
Download full report (ZIP)

CRT Model 1 vs gold scalping field

$1000 · 1% risk · 30d

EAs in this test

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

What stood out in this test

CRT Model 1: #10 on wins (3/100), average −$29.32, avg DD 9.81%, profitable 50/100.

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

Also notable: GOLD Scalper PRO led wins (15) with average +$6.99.
How CRT Model 1 did in this test
Rank#10 of 10
Wins3 / 100
Avg profit-$29.32
Avg DD9.81%
Worst DD40.57%
Paths in profit50 / 100
Download full report (ZIP)

CRT Model 1 vs gold trend field

$1000 · 1% risk · 30d

EAs in this test

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

What stood out in this test

CRT Model 1: #2 on wins (14/100), average −$25.25, avg DD 9.59%, profitable 51/100.

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: Goldrix Trend led wins (14) with average −$23.34.
How CRT Model 1 did in this test
Rank#2 of 10
Wins14 / 100
Avg profit-$25.25
Avg DD9.59%
Worst DD54.45%
Paths in profit51 / 100
Download full report (ZIP)

CRT Model 1 vs gold scalper field

$1000 · 1% risk · 30d

EAs in this test

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

What stood out in this test

CRT Model 1: #10 on wins (2/100), average −$4.10, avg DD 8.16%, profitable 55/100.

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

Also notable: Golden Goose Scalper AI led wins (18) with average +$23.13.
How CRT Model 1 did in this test
Rank#10 of 10
Wins2 / 100
Avg profit-$4.10
Avg DD8.16%
Worst DD33.14%
Paths in profit55 / 100
Download full report (ZIP)

CRT Model 1 vs gold grid/recovery stress

$1000 · 1% risk · 30d

EAs in this test

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

What stood out in this test

CRT Model 1: #10 on wins (0/100), average −$58.41, avg DD 10.96%, profitable 39/100.

Path types in this board: No first-place paths on this board, so path-type wins are not listed.

Also notable: GoldStorm Pro EA led wins (14) with average −$36.30.
How CRT Model 1 did in this test
Rank#10 of 10
Wins0 / 100
Avg profit-$58.41
Avg DD10.96%
Worst DD48.81%
Paths in profit39 / 100
Download full report (ZIP)

CRT Model 1 vs gold AI field

$1000 · 1% risk · 30d

EAs in this test

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

What stood out in this test

CRT Model 1: #2 on wins (13/100), average −$9.56, avg DD 8.63%, profitable 51/100.

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: Prime Execution AI EA led wins (19) with average −$29.89.
How CRT Model 1 did in this test
Rank#2 of 10
Wins13 / 100
Avg profit-$9.56
Avg DD8.63%
Worst DD44.79%
Paths in profit51 / 100
Download full report (ZIP)

CRT Model 1 mixed gold @ tight risk 0.5%

$1000 · 0.5% risk · 30d

EAs in this test

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

What stood out in this test

CRT Model 1: #5 on wins (8/100), average −$48.09, avg DD 10.54%, profitable 40/100.

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: TwisterPro Scalper led wins (27) with average +$7.78.
How CRT Model 1 did in this test
Rank#5 of 10
Wins8 / 100
Avg profit-$48.09
Avg DD10.54%
Worst DD33.26%
Paths in profit40 / 100
Download full report (ZIP)

CRT Model 1 mixed gold @ high risk 2%

$1000 · 2% risk · 30d

EAs in this test

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

What stood out in this test

CRT Model 1: #8 on wins (5/100), average −$29.98, avg DD 10.28%, profitable 49/100.

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

Also notable: TNG Gold led wins (25) with average +$13.64.
How CRT Model 1 did in this test
Rank#8 of 10
Wins5 / 100
Avg profit-$29.98
Avg DD10.28%
Worst DD76.57%
Paths in profit49 / 100
Download full report (ZIP)

CRT Model 1 mixed gold @ small account $300

$300 · 1% risk · 30d

EAs in this test

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

What stood out in this test

CRT Model 1: #6 on wins (4/100), average +$0.43, avg DD 10.02%, profitable 57/100.

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

Also notable: GoldSpire led wins (30) with average −$16.43.
How CRT Model 1 did in this test
Rank#6 of 10
Wins4 / 100
Avg profit$0.43
Avg DD10.02%
Worst DD33.88%
Paths in profit57 / 100
Download full report (ZIP)

CRT Model 1 mixed gold @ large account $5000

$5000 · 1% risk · 30d

EAs in this test

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

What stood out in this test

CRT Model 1: #2 on wins (17/100), average −$249.79, avg DD 11.72%, profitable 41/100.

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

Also notable: Nexorion Initium Novum EA led wins (19) with average +$8.24.
How CRT Model 1 did in this test
Rank#2 of 10
Wins17 / 100
Avg profit-$249.79
Avg DD11.72%
Worst DD46.84%
Paths in profit41 / 100
Download full report (ZIP)

CRT Model 1 mixed gold @ 60-day window

$1000 · 1% risk · 60d

EAs in this test

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

What stood out in this test

CRT Model 1: #1 on wins (17/100), average +$18.86, avg DD 10.57%, profitable 57/100.

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

Also notable: ArtQuant Gold was #2 on wins (17) with average +$6.99.
How CRT Model 1 did in this test
Rank#1 of 10
Wins17 / 100
Avg profit$18.86
Avg DD10.57%
Worst DD30.96%
Paths in profit57 / 100
Download full report (ZIP)

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 CRT Model 1 this page 20 -$12.02 -1.20% 9.99% 55.61% 0
2 Nexorion Initium Novum EA 17 $2.58 0.26% 7.87% 42.08% 0
3 XG Gold Robot 12 -$29.04 -2.90% 10.48% 50.66% 0
4 BB Return 10 -$29.71 -2.97% 10.33% 36.45% 0
5 Cortex Aurex 9 -$28.20 -2.82% 10.03% 48.53% 0
6 Sharkyra Gold 7 -$6.51 -0.65% 8.03% 39.68% 0
7 Obsidian Flow Atlas EA 7 -$29.57 -2.96% 9.46% 63.99% 0
8 XIRO Robot 7 -$39.48 -3.95% 10.18% 47.36% 0
9 Quantum Valkyrie 6 -$55.85 -5.58% 12.15% 47.19% 0
10 SixtyNine EA 5 -$25.78 -2.58% 11.72% 69.15% 0
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Related on Orion: gold EA store · risk disclosure · backtesting limits

So… is CRT Model 1 worth trying?

Our take: Cautious — weaker results in these tests

What stood out

• Profit: positive average in only 2 of 14 tests — small $300 account (+$0.43) and 60-day window (+$18.86). The other 12 boards lost money on average.
• Against other EAs: led wins on the hybrid field (20/100) and the 60-day board (17/100). Hybrid wins still came with average −$12.02. Vs scalper and grid mixes it was often last on wins.
• Popular / MT4 / MT5 mixes: usually #3–#4 on wins, still negative on average.
• Risk: average max drawdown often around 8–12%. Worst paths still reached about 31–77%.
• Vs hype: hybrid listing fits the product type better than “strong gold profit across many conditions.”

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

Where it looked stronger or weaker

These are locked FX EA Tester mixes (who the other EAs were, and account settings) — not live broker market names.

Better in these test mixes

  • 60-day window — led wins (17/100) with a positive average (+$18.86)
  • Hybrid peer field — most first places (20/100), but still a negative average (−$12.02)
  • Small $300 account — tiny positive average (+$0.43) while the win leader lost money on average
  • Trend and AI peer mixes — #2 on wins (still negative averages)

Weaker in these test mixes

  • Scalper peer fields — last or near-last on wins, negative averages
  • Grid / recovery peer stress — 0 first places, average −$58.41
  • Large $5000 account board — #2 on wins, but average −$249.79
  • Tight 0.5% risk board — average −$48.09
  • Popular / MT5 mixed boards — mid-pack wins with negative averages

Strong points

  • Led wins on the hybrid peer field (20/100) — its own style group
  • Led wins and made money on average on the 60-day window (+$18.86, 57/100 paths in profit)
  • Tiny positive average on the small $300 account (+$0.43) while the win leader lost money on average
  • Often mid-pack on wins in popular / MT4 / AI / trend mixes — not always last
  • Low listed price (~$40) — cheaper to demo than many gold EAs if you still want hands-on time

Weak points

  • Negative average on 12 of 14 boards
  • Often last on wins vs scalper and grid peer mixes (0 first places on the grid board)
  • Most wins does not mean profit — clear on the hybrid field (−$12.02 average)
  • Deep negative average on the $5000 board (−$249.79)
  • Worst-path drawdown can still be deep (about 31–77%)

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 need a positive average across many peer mixes in these tests
  • A deep negative average on a larger deposit is a hard no for you
  • You only trust live Myfxbook / broker results

Our take

CRT Model 1 often looked weak on average profit in these gold tests — and it also has a few clearer spots.

It may fit better if you only want a low-cost MT5 hybrid EA to demo, and you already accept that most boards here lost money on average. It may fit less well if you need positive averages across many peer mixes, or if a deep $5000 average is a hard no.

Our take: Cautious — weaker results in these tests. Official files stay on MQL5.

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 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 with a stronger average picture across many boards

Adaptive Gold Scalper MT5 has its own full research page and was profitable on average in 13 of 14 of its 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.

SwissSniperEA

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

SwissSniperEA also has a full research page. Its own boards were also cautious on average — compare both takes before you pick.

TwisterPro Scalper

When: You care more about average profit on mixed popular boards

On CRT Model 1’s primary board TwisterPro Scalper had the best average among peers (+$24.04) while CRT Model 1 averaged −$10.27.

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 #50 — this page’s EA with 9 first-place paths (avg Max DD 7.79%).
Hardest path live Run #85: CRT Model 1 hit 36.82% Max DD and finished -$307.38 — 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 #2 — this page’s EA with 20 first-place paths (avg Max DD 9.99%).
Hardest path live Run #36: CRT Model 1 hit 55.61% Max DD and finished -$429.16 — a tough stretch in this experiment.

CRT Model 1 mixed gold @ 60-day window

Paths mid-progress CRT Model 1 mixed gold @ 60-day window: mid-run board in FX EA Tester — results update as the experiment progresses.
Subject live CRT Model 1 mid-run #34 — this page’s EA with 17 first-place paths (avg Max DD 10.57%).
Hardest path live Run #56: CRT Model 1 hit 30.96% Max DD and finished -$306.02 — a tough stretch in this experiment.

Get CRT Model 1 from the official page

If a demo still makes sense after this review, buy or download from the official listing. We do not host paid Market files here.

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FAQ

Does CRT Model 1 live up to the hype?

In these gold tests, usually not on average profit. It made money on average in only 2 of 14 boards. It did lead wins on the hybrid field and the 60-day board — but the hybrid board still lost money on average. So “most wins” here is not the same as “made money.” Treat that as a cautious read, not a guarantee.

Are the seller / listing claims fair?

“Hybrid EA” and MT5 listing match the product type. A “balanced” risk label fits average drawdown better than the worst paths (about 31–77%). The about-$40 price and multi-pair listing claims are outside these XAUUSD-only tests. Catalog return bands are not a guarantee — see the test cards on this page.

Is CRT Model 1 worth trying?

A careful demo can still make sense if you already planned to try a low-cost hybrid EA and you accept weak average results in these tests. Be more careful if you need a positive average across many peer mixes, or if a deep $5000 average loss is a hard no.

What are better alternatives to CRT Model 1?

It depends what you want. Adaptive Gold Scalper MT5 and Orion Gold Scalper have full research pages with stronger average pictures in their own boards. On CRT Model 1’s boards, TwisterPro Scalper often looked better on average in mixed fields, and Nexorion Initium Novum EA looked better on average on the hybrid and $5000 boards. See Other strong gold EAs below.

Was it profitable in your tests?

Only on two boards on average: the small $300 account (+$0.43) and the 60-day window (+$18.86, 57/100 paths in profit). The other 12 boards lost money on average — including a deep −$249.79 on the $5000 board.

How risky is the drawdown?

Average max drawdown was often around 8–12%. The worst path in a test could still reach about 31–77% (highest on the 2% risk board). That means: usual pain is lower; a bad path can still hurt a lot.

Did you test it against 100 other EAs?

Not in one big race. We ran 14 separate tests of 10 EAs (this EA + 9 other EAs × 100 paths). Across those tests it faced 75 unique other EAs. We only say “vs 100 EAs” when unique other EAs reach that number.

Are these live trading results?

No. These are locked FX EA Tester research tests. Useful for an honest review. Not a live broker statement.

What to do next

1) Read “Is it worth trying?” and decide if CRT Model 1 still fits you.
2) If another EA looks better for your case, open it under Other strong gold EAs.
3) Download a ZIP report if you want the full numbers.
4) Start a demo from the official MQL5 page only if the drawdown looks OK — then read Orion’s risk page before live trading.

More gold EAs with experiments

Research test results are not live trading performance. Orion publishes honest test-based reviews so you can check hype, claims, profit, and risk before you try an EA — not financial advice. Official products stay on MQL5 or the seller site. Read the risk disclosure.