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MT5 gold EA · XAUUSD · Recovery Grid / Single Position

Impulse MT5 Download — Six-Strategy Gold Momentum Grid

Impulse MT5 is a MetaTrader 5 gold EA for XAUUSD: six momentum strategies feeding a shared Recovery Grid by default, with an optional Single Position mode. In independent 90-day XAUUSD tests against other gold EAs it averaged positive on 6 of 14 boards, led wins twice, and had one zero-balance washout.

MT5 only · XAUUSD · Paid — $499

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What is Impulse MT5?

Impulse MT5 is by Simon Reeves (Starpoint Trading). It was first published in May 2026 and is on version 2.41. It is not the same product as Smart Gold Impulse, Gold Impulse Scalper MT5, or other Market EAs that use “Impulse” in the name.

It is built for XAUUSD only. The listing describes a momentum grid: six entry strategies hunt setups, then a shared Recovery Grid manages the basket by default (flat-lot additions, virtual basket take profit). Version 2 also adds Single Position mode with classic stop loss and take profit, plus Standard / Conservative entry modes.

To see how it held up next to other gold EAs, we ran it through 14 FX EA Tester gold tests with the same rules for every EA — the results are on this page.
  • 6 momentum strategies
  • 2 modes: Recovery Grid or Single Position
  • $1,000 minimum deposit on the listing
  • 6/14 gold boards with plus average

How Impulse MT5 trades

Attach on XAUUSD (any chart timeframe — strategies use their own internal timeframes). Six strategies (S01–S06) look for momentum / pullback / confluence setups. When one fires, the default Recovery Grid opens a basket: flat-lot grid additions, ATR-adaptive or fixed-% spacing, and a virtual take profit on the basket’s weighted average price. The listing says additions are not martingale.

Single Position mode instead opens one trade with broker-side SL/TP. Entry mode can be Standard or Conservative. Protections named on the listing include margin and drawdown monitors, news pause, spread filter, Friday filter, optional grid depth cap, and an optional parallel-grid mode for advanced users.

Default behaviour is grid recovery — treat drawdown risk as real until you switch modes and watch it on demo.

What you can set

The short path: attach on XAUUSD, leave Recovery Grid or switch to Single Position, pick Standard or Conservative entries, set lot size (listing hint: 0.01 per $1,500 balance), and enable the news filter WebRequest URL.

You can also toggle strategies, grid depth, spacing expansion, directional filter, drawdown response mode, Friday / hour blocks, and the dashboard.

Use a hedging account, from $1,000 at 0.01 ($2,000 recommended for grid), leverage about 1:100–1:500, ECN/RAW spreads, and a VPS for 24/5.

Broker presets

  • Attach on XAUUSD — MT5, hedging account
  • Trade mode: Recovery Grid (default) or Single Position
  • Entry mode: Standard or Conservative
  • From $1,000 at 0.01; $2,000 recommended for grid
  • News filter URL in WebRequest whitelist for full coverage

Specs

Platform
MT5 only
Pair
XAUUSD (Gold)
Timeframe
Any chart (internal multi-timeframe)
Price
$499 to buy (7 Oct 2026); catalog earlier $349 — check live figure
Developer
Simon Reeves (Starpoint Trading)
Version
2.41 (published 31 May 2026)
Strategy
Six momentum strategies into a shared Recovery Grid (or Single Position)
Grid / lots
Flat-lot grid by default; listing says no martingale
Account
Hedging; from $1,000 ($2,000 recommended); 1:100–1:500; ECN/RAW
Filters
News, spread, Friday, margin / drawdown protection

Requirements

  • MetaTrader 5
  • XAUUSD on a hedging account
  • From $1,000 at 0.01 lot ($2,000 recommended for grid)
  • Leverage about 1:100 minimum (1:500 recommended)
  • ECN/RAW gold broker; VPS recommended; news WebRequest URL for full filter

A good fit if you

  • want a multi-strategy gold grid with optional Single Position mode
  • like flat-lot grid additions and virtual basket take profit
  • can meet a $1,000–$2,000 deposit and accept grid drawdown risk
  • want an independent gold check before paying about $499

Not a fit if you need

  • an EA that stayed plus on most boards — only 6 of 14 averaged positive
  • no survival risk — one MT4-board path hit a zero-balance washout
  • MT4 — this product is MT5 only
  • live signal / developer comparison posts treated as proof on this page

Key risks and how to reduce them

What can go wrong

  • Default Recovery Grid can deepen drawdowns when gold runs against the basket.
  • Virtual basket TP means individual positions may not have classic SL/TP in grid mode.
  • Parallel grid mode (off by default) can stack exposure across strategies.
  • Price and live signals change — check the Market page before you buy.

Safer first steps

  • Demo for several weeks before any live use.
  • Try Single Position first if you want fixed SL/TP without grid recovery.
  • Keep margin and drawdown protections on; start at listing lot guidance.
  • Set your own daily and overall loss limits before going live.

What to know before you download

  • Confirm MT5, hedging, $499 live price, and $1,000+ deposit.
  • Decide Recovery Grid vs Single Position before you size up.
  • Add the news filter URL to WebRequest if you want full coverage.
  • These gold boards were mixed with one washout — read them before you buy.

Independent gold tests

A six-strategy grid story does not show how this EA ranks next to other gold EAs. We ran locked 90-day FX EA Tester boards under shared rules on XAUUSD only. Here is the short read before you download.
  • Coverage: 14 tests · 71 other gold EAs · 100 paths each · 90 days (one 180-day board)
  • Profit: positive average on 6 of 14 boards; on $1000 from −$37.51 (180-day) to +$29.46 (0.5% risk)
  • Wins: first twice (0.5% risk, $5000); never the best average on a board
  • Survival: one zero-balance washout on the MT4 peer board (worst path −$1,000)
  • Usual drawdown about 9.9–13.4%; worst paths about 27–100% on $1000

Did it make money on average?

Mixed — made money on average in 6 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$41.47Impulse MT5 gold @ $5000 deposit
Biggest average loss-$37.51Impulse MT5 mixed gold @ 180-day window
Impulse MT5 vs mixed gold popularMade money$7.87
Impulse MT5 vs gold MT4 peersLost money-$10.51
Impulse MT5 vs gold MT5 peersMade money$1.74
Impulse MT5 vs gold scalpersLost money-$21.91
Impulse MT5 vs gold trend peersLost money-$12.66
Impulse MT5 vs gold scalper peersLost money-$19.99
Impulse MT5 vs gold grid / recovery stressLost money-$2.89
Impulse MT5 vs gold AI peersMade money$8.45
Impulse MT5 vs gold hybrid peersMade money$15.17
Impulse MT5 gold @ 0.5% riskMade money$29.46
Impulse MT5 gold @ 2% riskLost money-$7.36
Impulse MT5 gold @ $300 depositLost money-$5.43
Impulse MT5 gold @ $5000 depositMade money$41.47
Impulse MT5 mixed gold @ 180-day windowLost money-$37.51
Full rankings for each test are in the board cards below.

One more catch: wins ≠ profit

On the Impulse MT5 vs gold trend peers test it finished first most often — and still lost money on average.

Finished first#217 of 100 paths
Average result-$12.66-1.3% return · same test
49 of 100paths made money
$243.32best single path
-$339.06worst single path
11.7%avg DD · worst 34%

Compare: CRT Model 1 had fewer firsts (12) but a milder average ($11.36).

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 Impulse MT5

Download Impulse MT5 for MetaTrader 5 from the link below. Paid EA — $499 as of 7 Oct 2026 (an earlier catalog figure was $349 — check the live price).

Version 2.41. MT5 only. Attach on XAUUSD, pick Recovery Grid or Single Position, and demo first — gold results below are an independent XAUUSD check, not live signal proof.

How to install

  1. Install on MetaTrader 5 and run it on demo first.
  2. Attach on XAUUSD; confirm a hedging account and enough deposit.
  3. Choose Recovery Grid or Single Position; start Conservative if you want fewer trades.
  4. Enable news WebRequest URL and keep margin / drawdown protections on.

Listing checked 7 Oct 2026. Price can change.

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The product section covers features, setup, and the short 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 Impulse MT5

  • 14 tests
  • 71 other EAs
  • 100 paths each

Results breakdown

What stood out across the 14 boards

• Profit: positive average on 6 of 14 tests. On $1000 boards from −$37.51 (180-day) to +$29.46 (0.5% risk); −$5.43 on $300 and +$41.47 on $5000.
• Wins: first on 0.5% risk and $5000. Also #2 on mixed, trend and hybrid boards.
• Averages: never the best on a board. Negative on MT4, scalpers, trend, scalper-field, grid-stress, high-risk, $300 and 180-day.
• Drawdown / survival: average max drawdown about 9.9–13.4%. Worst paths about 27–100% on $1000 (one washout on MT4), 35.57% on $300 and 36.11% on $5000. 41–61 of 100 paths ended in profit.
• Bottom line: occasional strong win ranks, but uneven averages and one full washout — treat grid risk carefully.

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

How often did paths make money?

61 / 100 best · Impulse MT5 gold @ 0.5% risk

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

Weakest here: Impulse MT5 mixed gold @ 180-day window (41/100). A board can clear ~half its paths and still lose money on average.

Where did it finish on wins?

#1 best finish · Impulse MT5 gold @ 0.5% risk (21 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

Gold (XAUUSD) boards only. Impulse MT5 ran with nine other EAs per board, on the same deposit, lot and risk settings and the same 100 paths over 90 days (180 days on the longer-window board). Across the 14 tests it met 71 other gold EAs.

Conditions covered: mixed popular, MT4, MT5, scalper, trend, AI, hybrid and grid fields, plus 0.5% and 2% risk, $300 and $5000 accounts, and a 180-day window.

  • 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 · 71 other EAs · 100 paths each

For this EA, averages swing from clear losses to modest gains, and wins can finish high while average profit stays mid-pack. One washout on the MT4 board is the hard survival note.

Paths in profit (41–61 of 100) and worst drawdown show how far a single path could go. Path-type notes are FX EA Tester 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 Impulse MT5 mixed popular gold board
Real FX EA Tester capture from the mixed popular board — #2 on wins (18/100) with a +$7.87 average.

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EAs in the main comparison

Impulse MT5 ran with 9 other EAs in the main test (Impulse MT5 vs mixed gold popular) . Across all tests it faced 71 different other EAs.

Impulse MT5 Impulse MT5

Where Impulse MT5 looked stronger

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

Looked better in

  • 0.5% risk — #1 on wins (21/100), +$29.46 (best $1000 average)
  • $5000 account — #1 on wins (20/100), +$41.47
  • Hybrid peer field — #2 on wins (15/100), +$15.17
  • Mixed popular — #2 on wins (18/100), +$7.87
  • AI peer field — #3 on wins (17/100), +$8.45

Looked weaker in

  • MT4 peer mix — −$10.51 with one zero-balance washout (worst path −$1,000)
  • 180-day window — −$37.51, weakest average
  • Scalper group / scalper field — −$21.91 / −$19.99
  • Trend field — #2 on wins but −$12.66 average
  • Never the best average on any board

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.

Impulse MT5 vs gold MT4 field

$1000 · 1% risk · 90d

EAs in this test

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

What stood out in this test

Impulse MT5: #4 on wins (10/100, tied), average −$10.51, avg DD 12.39%, profitable 52/100.

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

Also notable: Scalping Robot Pro led wins (30) with average +$93.81. Its worst path fell 100.00% and closed at −$1,000.00 — its deepest in this set. One path hit a zero-balance washout.
How Impulse MT5 did in this test
Rank#4 of 10
Wins10 / 100
Avg profit-$10.51
Avg DD12.39%
Worst DD100.00%
Paths in profit52 / 100
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Impulse MT5 vs gold MT5 field

$1000 · 1% risk · 90d

EAs in this test

Quantum OmniGold Smart Gold Hunter Scalping Robot Pro The Gold Reaper Impulse TwisterPro Scalper Ultimate Breakout System Zerqon EA Goldwave EA AXIO Gold EA

What stood out in this test

Impulse MT5: #5 on wins (10/100), average +$1.74, avg DD 11.20%, profitable 55/100.

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

Also notable: Quantum OmniGold led wins (19) with average +$56.23. TwisterPro Scalper had the best average (+$74.13). Its worst path fell 26.77% and closed at −$225.52.
How Impulse MT5 did in this test
Rank#5 of 10
Wins10 / 100
Avg profit$1.74
Avg DD11.20%
Worst DD26.77%
Paths in profit55 / 100
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Impulse MT5 vs gold scalpers

$1000 · 1% risk · 90d

EAs in this test

AurumEdge Scalper Pro TwisterPro Scalper GOLD Scalper PRO Impulse The Buster XAU Single Entry TNG Gold SuperScalp Gold Mavrik Scalper Luna AI Pro Wave Rider EA

What stood out in this test

Impulse MT5: #4 on wins (11/100), average −$21.91, avg DD 12.03%, profitable 45/100.

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

Also notable: AurumEdge Scalper Pro led wins (33) with average +$94.23. Its worst path fell 34.11% and closed at −$333.42.
How Impulse MT5 did in this test
Rank#4 of 10
Wins11 / 100
Avg profit-$21.91
Avg DD12.03%
Worst DD34.11%
Paths in profit45 / 100
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Impulse MT5 vs gold trend peers

$1000 · 1% risk · 90d

EAs in this test

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

What stood out in this test

Impulse MT5: #2 on wins (17/100), average −$12.66, avg DD 11.68%, profitable 49/100.

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

Also notable: Gold Vanguard EA led wins (24) with average +$78.63. Its worst path fell 34.22% and closed at −$339.06.
How Impulse MT5 did in this test
Rank#2 of 10
Wins17 / 100
Avg profit-$12.66
Avg DD11.68%
Worst DD34.22%
Paths in profit49 / 100
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Impulse MT5 vs gold scalper field

$1000 · 1% risk · 90d

EAs in this test

Adaptive Gold Scalper AurumEdge Scalper Pro Chiquita Impulse Golden Goose Scalper AI OrionXAU GOLD Scalper PRO Leto Apex Scalper SuperScalp Gold Vortex Turbo EA

What stood out in this test

Impulse MT5: #4 on wins (13/100), average −$19.99, avg DD 12.08%, profitable 47/100.

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

Also notable: Adaptive Gold Scalper led wins (22) with average +$93.32. Its worst path fell 34.03% and closed at −$338.14.
How Impulse MT5 did in this test
Rank#4 of 10
Wins13 / 100
Avg profit-$19.99
Avg DD12.08%
Worst DD34.03%
Paths in profit47 / 100
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Impulse MT5 vs gold grid / recovery stress

$1000 · 1% risk · 90d

EAs in this test

Vex Gold EA Gold Vanguard EA Gold House GoldSpire GoldStorm Pro EA Impulse Lizard LNT Gold X100 Vortex Gold EA XAU Marti H1Trend

What stood out in this test

Impulse MT5: #6 on wins (9/100), average −$2.89, avg DD 11.52%, profitable 54/100.

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

Also notable: Vex Gold EA led wins (18) with average +$41.03. Gold Vanguard EA had the best average (+$84.25). Its worst path fell 30.25% and closed at −$257.19.
How Impulse MT5 did in this test
Rank#6 of 10
Wins9 / 100
Avg profit-$2.89
Avg DD11.52%
Worst DD30.25%
Paths in profit54 / 100
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Impulse MT5 vs gold AI peers

$1000 · 1% risk · 90d

EAs in this test

Gold Zilla AI Aurum AI Impulse AI Gold Prime Neurox AI Oracle Straddle AI Helios Gold AI Prime Execution AI EA AI Prop Firms

What stood out in this test

Impulse MT5: #3 on wins (17/100), average +$8.45, avg DD 11.91%, profitable 58/100.

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: Gold Zilla AI led wins (22) with average +$48.23. Aurum AI had the best average (+$64.48). Its worst path fell 32.58% and closed at −$288.21.
How Impulse MT5 did in this test
Rank#3 of 10
Wins17 / 100
Avg profit$8.45
Avg DD11.91%
Worst DD32.58%
Paths in profit58 / 100
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Impulse MT5 vs gold hybrid peers

$1000 · 1% risk · 90d

EAs in this test

Sharkyra Gold Impulse BB Return Quantum Valkyrie Obsidian Flow Atlas EA Nexorion Initium Novum EA XG Gold Robot SixtyNine EA XIRO Robot Cortex Aurex

What stood out in this test

Impulse MT5: #2 on wins (15/100), average +$15.17, avg DD 11.37%, profitable 57/100.

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

Also notable: Sharkyra Gold led wins (20) with average +$49.21. Its worst path fell 34.05% and closed at −$340.45.
How Impulse MT5 did in this test
Rank#2 of 10
Wins15 / 100
Avg profit$15.17
Avg DD11.37%
Worst DD34.05%
Paths in profit57 / 100
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Impulse MT5 gold @ 0.5% risk

$1000 · 0.5% risk · 90d

EAs in this test

Impulse The Gold Reaper Byrdi Safe Haven Gold EA CRT Model 1 TwisterPro Scalper Smart Gold Hunter Zerqon EA AXIO Gold EA SwissSniperEA

What stood out in this test

Impulse MT5: #1 on wins (21/100), average +$29.46, avg DD 10.48%, profitable 61/100.

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

Also notable: TwisterPro Scalper had the best average (+$42.55). Its worst path fell 30.02% and closed at −$277.97.
How Impulse MT5 did in this test
Rank#1 of 10
Wins21 / 100
Avg profit$29.46
Avg DD10.48%
Worst DD30.02%
Paths in profit61 / 100
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Impulse MT5 gold @ 2% risk

$1000 · 2% risk · 90d

EAs in this test

Gold Zilla AI Prisma Impulse 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

Impulse MT5: #3 on wins (17/100), average −$7.36, avg DD 12.00%, profitable 53/100.

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: Gold Zilla AI led wins (25) with average +$64.72. Prisma had the best average (+$77.45). Its worst path fell 33.71% and closed at −$329.59.
How Impulse MT5 did in this test
Rank#3 of 10
Wins17 / 100
Avg profit-$7.36
Avg DD12.00%
Worst DD33.71%
Paths in profit53 / 100
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Impulse MT5 gold @ $300 deposit

$300 · 1% risk · 90d

EAs in this test

GoldSpire GOLD Scalper PRO Smart Gold Hunter Impulse Byrdi TwisterPro Scalper Ultimate Breakout System SuperScalp Gold TNG Gold Spider Gold

What stood out in this test

Impulse MT5: #4 on wins (14/100), average −$5.43, avg DD 13.36%, profitable 48/100.

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

Also notable: GoldSpire led wins (16) with average +$6.68. GOLD Scalper PRO had the best average (+$32.91). On a $300.00 deposit, −$5.43 is about −1.8%. Its worst path fell 35.57% and closed at −$106.00.
How Impulse MT5 did in this test
Rank#4 of 10
Wins14 / 100
Avg profit-$5.43
Avg DD13.36%
Worst DD35.57%
Paths in profit48 / 100
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Impulse MT5 gold @ $5000 deposit

$5000 · 1% risk · 90d

EAs in this test

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

What stood out in this test

Impulse MT5: #1 on wins (20/100), average +$41.47, avg DD 9.88%, profitable 53/100.

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

Also notable: CasperIT Adaptive Market Intelligence Trader had the best average (+$151.88). On a $5,000.00 deposit, +$41.47 is about +0.8%. Its worst path fell 36.11% and closed at −$1,805.64.
How Impulse MT5 did in this test
Rank#1 of 10
Wins20 / 100
Avg profit$41.47
Avg DD9.88%
Worst DD36.11%
Paths in profit53 / 100
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Impulse MT5 mixed gold @ 180-day window

$1000 · 1% risk · 180d

EAs in this test

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

What stood out in this test

Impulse MT5: #4 on wins (6/100), average −$37.51, avg DD 13.00%, profitable 41/100.

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

Also notable: Gold Zilla AI led wins (34) with average +$76.36. Its worst path fell 35.67% and closed at −$356.52.
How Impulse MT5 did in this test
Rank#4 of 10
Wins6 / 100
Avg profit-$37.51
Avg DD13.00%
Worst DD35.67%
Paths in profit41 / 100
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Full ranking for the main test

Full results for Impulse MT5 vs mixed gold popular. 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 Scalping Robot Pro 22 $51.03 5.10% 9.64% 33.23% 0
2 Impulse this EA 18 $7.87 0.79% 11.44% 37.70% 0
3 Quantum OmniGold 17 $59.01 5.90% 8.18% 20.09% 0
4 The Gold Reaper 12 $42.07 4.21% 9.75% 25.95% 0
5 TwisterPro Scalper 8 $72.10 7.21% 7.50% 15.76% 0
6 Ultimate Breakout System 8 $27.10 2.71% 9.83% 19.43% 0
7 Smart Gold Hunter 7 $29.96 3.00% 9.03% 25.50% 0
8 Zerqon EA 5 -$19.03 -1.90% 10.72% 26.30% 0
9 AXIO Gold EA 2 -$13.74 -1.37% 11.07% 30.42% 0
10 Goldwave EA 1 -$27.01 -2.70% 11.34% 31.34% 0
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So… is Impulse MT5 worth trying?

Our take: Cautious — survival risk showed up in these tests

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

  • 0.5% risk — #1 on wins (21/100), +$29.46 (best $1000 average)
  • $5000 account — #1 on wins (20/100), +$41.47
  • Hybrid peer field — #2 on wins (15/100), +$15.17
  • Mixed popular — #2 on wins (18/100), +$7.87
  • AI peer field — #3 on wins (17/100), +$8.45

Weaker in these test mixes

  • MT4 peer mix — −$10.51 with one zero-balance washout (worst path −$1,000)
  • 180-day window — −$37.51, weakest average
  • Scalper group / scalper field — −$21.91 / −$19.99
  • Trend field — #2 on wins but −$12.66 average
  • Never the best average on any board

Strong points

  • First on wins at 0.5% risk and on the $5000 board
  • Positive on 6 of 14 boards, including mixed and hybrid
  • #2 on wins on mixed, trend and hybrid boards
  • Listing: six strategies, flat-lot grid or Single Position, news/DD tools
  • Clear XAUUSD / MT5 product scope

Weak points

  • Positive average on only 6 of 14 boards
  • One zero-balance washout on the MT4 peer board
  • Never the best average on any board
  • Weakest average on the 180-day board (−$37.51)
  • Worst paths often ~30–37% even when averages were small

Reasons it may fit you

  • You still like the Recovery Grid / Single Position design after reading mixed gold tests
  • You will demo Single Position or tight risk with hard loss limits
  • You treat live signals as marketing, not proof

Reasons to be careful

  • You need plus averages on most boards
  • You cannot accept a washout risk in these tests
  • You only trust live Myfxbook statements

Our take

Impulse MT5 is an MT5 XAUUSD momentum grid EA with six strategies, Recovery Grid by default, and an optional Single Position mode.

In these 90-day gold tests results were uneven: plus averages on 6 of 14 boards and two first-place wins finishes, but never the best average, weaker 180-day and scalper mixes, and one zero-balance washout on the MT4 peer board.

Our take: Cautious — survival risk showed up in these tests. The product design is clear; the gold tests do not support treating it as a safe peer-leading buy. Demo only with hard limits, and compare the EAs below. 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 Impulse MT5 is not the right fit — or you want a second option — start here.

Scalping Robot Pro MT5

When: You want the EA that led the mixed and MT4 boards

Scalping Robot Pro has a full research page and led the mixed board (22/100) and the MT4 board (30/100) on wins.

TwisterPro Scalper

When: You want the EA with the best average on the mixed board

TwisterPro has a full research page and had the best average on the mixed board (+$72.10).

Gold Vanguard EA

When: You want the EA that led the trend board

Gold Vanguard has a full research page and led the trend board on wins and average (+$78.63).

Lizard

When: You want a no-grid gold breakout EA with stronger boards in this set

Lizard has a full research page and averaged positive on all 14 of its boards in its own tests.

What the run looked like

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

Impulse MT5 gold @ 0.5% risk

Paths mid-progress Impulse MT5 gold @ 0.5% risk: mid-run board in FX EA Tester — results update as the experiment progresses.
Calmest EA live TwisterPro Scalper mid-run — calmest average Max DD in this shortlist at 7.83%.
Hardest path live Run #39: Impulse hit 30.02% Max DD and finished -$277.97 — a tough stretch in this experiment.

Impulse MT5 vs mixed gold popular

Paths mid-progress Impulse MT5 vs mixed gold popular: mid-run board in FX EA Tester — results update as the experiment progresses.
Subject live Impulse mid-run #87 — this page’s EA with 18 first-place paths (avg Max DD 11.44%).
Hardest path live Run #94: Impulse hit 37.70% Max DD and finished -$376.57 — a tough stretch in this experiment.

FAQ

Where do I download Impulse MT5?

The Download link on this page goes to the official MetaTrader 5 product. There is no MT4 edition. Demo first before any live use.

Is this the same as Smart Gold Impulse or other Impulse EAs?

No. Several Market products use “Impulse” in the name. This page covers only Impulse MT5 by Simon Reeves / Starpoint Trading (product 179349).

How much does it cost?

On 7 Oct 2026 the Market price was $499. An earlier catalog figure was $349, so check the download page.

Does it use a grid or martingale?

Recovery Grid is the default: flat-lot grid additions into a shared basket with virtual take profit. The listing says there is no martingale. You can switch to Single Position with classic SL/TP instead. Confirm trade count on your own demo.

What does it need to run?

MetaTrader 5, XAUUSD on a hedging account, from about $1,000 at 0.01 ($2,000 recommended for grid), leverage about 1:100–1:500, and preferably an ECN/RAW broker. Add the news filter URL to WebRequest for full coverage.

How did it do in the gold tests?

Mixed to cautious. It averaged positive on 6 of 14 boards, led wins twice, never had the best average, and had one zero-balance washout on the MT4 peer board.

Where did it do best?

At 0.5% risk it was #1 on wins (21/100) with +$29.46. On the $5000 account it was also #1 on wins (20/100) with +$41.47.

How deep was the drawdown?

Average max drawdown stayed between about 9.9% and 13.4%. Worst paths reached about 27–100% on $1000 boards (including one washout), 35.57% on $300 and 36.11% on $5000.

Is it worth $499?

The product has clear modes and tools, but these gold boards were uneven and showed a washout. Compare Scalping Robot Pro and TwisterPro first, and only demo if you still want the grid design with hard loss limits.

Did it face 100 gold EAs at once?

No. 14 gold boards, 71 unique other EAs, 10 per board.

Are these live trading results?

No. These are FX EA Tester gold boards, not live trading results. Marketplace reviews and live signals are not checked here.

What to do next

1) Note the main finding: plus on 6 of 14 boards; one washout on MT4.
2) Compare Scalping Robot Pro MT5 and TwisterPro Scalper below.
3) ZIP downloads are optional rank files.
4) If you still try it, demo Single Position or tight risk with hard loss limits first.

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.