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MT5 gold EA · XAUUSD · H1 swing breakout

Lizard Download — H1 Gold Swing Breakout EA for MT5

Lizard is a MetaTrader 5 gold EA for XAUUSD on H1: six swing-breakout strategies with pending stop orders, defined stop loss and take profit, and a listing claim of no martingale and no grid. In independent 90-day XAUUSD tests against other gold EAs it averaged positive on all 14 boards and led wins on four.

MT5 only · XAUUSD · H1 · Paid — $99

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What is Lizard?

Lizard is by Marco Scherer (seller profile masthetics, Switzerland). It was first published in May 2026 and is on version 2.1. It is not the same product as MA Lizard or the older Market EA named Lizard MT5 from a different seller.

It is built for XAUUSD on the H1 chart. The listing describes a multi-strategy swing breakout system: the EA finds swing highs and lows, places buy-stop / sell-stop orders at calculated levels, and only enters on a real breakout. Six independent strategies can run together, each with its own stop loss, take profit, trailing and magic number. The listing says no martingale, no grid, and no averaging into losses.

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 H1 strategies
  • No grid per the listing
  • $250 minimum deposit on the listing
  • 14/14 gold boards with plus average

How Lizard trades

Attach Lizard on an XAUUSD H1 chart. It watches for swing highs and lows, then places pending buy-stop / sell-stop orders. A touch alone is not enough — the listing says the order needs a confirmed breakout.

Six strategies can run at once, each with its own SL/TP, trailing, magic and risk weight. Balance zones gate which set is active: up to $1000 uses zone A; from $1001 both zone A and B. Exits include break-even, trailing stop / take profit and a step trail. Extra tools named on the listing: virtual stop loss, per-strategy time filter, NFP news pause, pending cleanup before the daily close, and a max daily loss input for prop-style limits.

The listing’s no-grid / no-martingale claim is part of the product story — confirm trade count on your own demo.

What you can set

The short path: attach on XAUUSD H1, pick a risk level / preset, leave zone logic on defaults, and keep the news and daily-loss protections on for a first demo.

You can also tune risk per strategy, time filters, the NFP window, virtual SL behaviour and the max daily loss input. A VPS is recommended if you leave it running.

Use a hedging account, ECN/RAW-style gold spreads, from $250, and leverage about 1:100 or higher per the listing.

Broker presets

  • Attach on XAUUSD — H1 chart, MT5 only
  • Hedging account; ECN / RAW recommended
  • From $250; zone B unlocks from $1001
  • Risk / preset from the listing (start lower)
  • NFP news filter and max daily loss on for first demos

Specs

Platform
MT5 only
Pair
XAUUSD (Gold)
Timeframe
H1
Price
$99 to buy (7 Oct 2026); catalog list was $199 — check live figure
Developer
Marco Scherer (masthetics)
Version
2.1 (published 9 May 2026; updated ~4 Oct 2026)
Strategy
Six H1 swing-breakout strategies with pending stop orders
Grid / martingale
Not used, per the listing
Account
Hedging; from $250; leverage 1:100+; ECN/RAW; VPS recommended
Activations
15

Requirements

  • MetaTrader 5
  • XAUUSD on the H1 chart
  • Hedging account; from $250 deposit
  • Leverage about 1:100 or higher
  • ECN / RAW-style gold broker; VPS recommended for 24/7

A good fit if you

  • want an H1 gold breakout EA with a clear no-grid claim
  • like multiple strategies with defined SL/TP on every trade
  • trade prop-style accounts and want a max daily loss input
  • want an independent gold check before paying about $99

Not a fit if you need

  • an EA that led every board — four wins leads, not fourteen
  • the softest drawdowns in every mix — MT5 board worst path reached about 29%
  • MT4 — this product is MT5 only
  • live signal / review profit claims treated as proof on this page

Key risks and how to reduce them

What can go wrong

  • Pending breakouts can fail or reverse after entry; drawdowns still happen.
  • Six strategies at once can stack exposure when several fire together.
  • Zone B only unlocks above $1000 — small accounts run a thinner strategy set.
  • Marketplace reviews and funded-account stories are not verified here.

Safer first steps

  • Demo on your broker for several weeks before any live use.
  • Start with lower risk and keep the max daily loss input on.
  • Confirm NFP news pause and H1 attachment before you size up.
  • Set your own daily and overall loss limits before going live.

What to know before you download

  • Confirm MT5, XAUUSD H1, hedging, and the live $99 price.
  • Know zone A vs A+B by balance ($1000 threshold).
  • Start lower risk with news filter and daily-loss limit on.
  • Gold tests were strong overall — still demo before you buy.

Independent gold tests

A no-grid breakout 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 all 14 boards; on $1000 from +$30.04 (0.5% risk) to +$89.92 (180-day)
  • Wins: first on 4 boards (scalpers, trend, $5000, 180-day); best average on 3 boards
  • Stronger on trend / high-risk / longer window; softer on MT5 and crowded scalper field
  • Usual drawdown about 8.1–9.8%; worst paths about 16–29% on $1000

Did it make money on average?

Yes — it made money on average in every test

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$100.18Lizard gold @ $5000 deposit
Weakest average$27.49Lizard gold @ $300 deposit
Lizard vs mixed gold popularMade money$51.95
Lizard vs gold MT4 peersMade money$54.44
Lizard vs gold MT5 peersMade money$34.04
Lizard vs gold scalpersMade money$60.89
Lizard vs gold trend peersMade money$69.13
Lizard vs gold scalper peersMade money$31.17
Lizard vs gold grid / recovery stressMade money$58.14
Lizard vs gold AI peersMade money$38.79
Lizard vs gold hybrid peersMade money$45.08
Lizard gold @ 0.5% riskMade money$30.04
Lizard gold @ 2% riskMade money$88.83
Lizard gold @ $300 depositMade money$27.49
Lizard gold @ $5000 depositMade money$100.18
Lizard mixed gold @ 180-day windowMade money$89.92
Full rankings for each test are in the board cards below.

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

Download Lizard

Download Lizard for MetaTrader 5 from the link below. Paid EA — $99 as of 7 Oct 2026 (catalog still listed $199 earlier — check the live figure).

Version 2.1. MT5 only. Attach on XAUUSD H1, pick a risk preset, 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 H1; confirm a hedging account.
  3. Choose a lower risk preset; keep NFP and max daily loss on.
  4. Leave the chart open with automated trading enabled.

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 Lizard

  • 14 tests
  • 71 other EAs
  • 100 paths each

Results breakdown

What stood out across the 14 boards

• Profit: positive average on all 14 tests. On $1000 boards from +$30.04 (0.5% risk) to +$89.92 (180-day); +$27.49 on $300 and +$100.18 on $5000.
• Wins: first on 4 boards (scalpers, trend, $5000, 180-day). Best average on trend, high-risk and 180-day.
• Averages: never negative. Softer on MT5 (+$34.04) and scalper-field (+$31.17).
• Drawdown: average max drawdown about 8.1–9.8%. Worst paths about 16–29% on $1000, 19.86% on $300 and 19.87% on $5000. 57–81 of 100 paths ended in profit, with no washouts.
• Bottom line: strong across these locked gold mixes, with clearer leads on trend / longer window / higher risk — still not first on every peer set.

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

How often did paths make money?

81 / 100 best · Lizard mixed gold @ 180-day window

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

Weakest here: Lizard vs gold AI peers (57/100). A board can clear ~half its paths and still lose money on average.

Where did it finish on wins?

#1 best finish · Lizard mixed gold @ 180-day window (26 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. Lizard 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 stayed positive on every board and wins often finished near the top. Still compare the leaders when it did not finish first.

Paths in profit (57–81 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 Lizard mixed popular gold board
Real FX EA Tester capture from the mixed popular board — #3 on wins (19/100) with a +$51.95 average.

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EAs in the main comparison

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

Lizard Lizard

Where Lizard looked stronger

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

Looked better in

  • Trend peer field — #1 on wins (23/100) and best average (+$69.13)
  • 180-day window — #1 on wins (26/100) and best average (+$89.92)
  • 2% risk — best average (+$88.83), #2 on wins (25/100)
  • Scalper peer group — #1 on wins (25/100), +$60.89
  • $5000 account — #1 on wins (14/100), +$100.18

Looked weaker in

  • MT5 peer mix — #6 on wins (10/100, tied), +$34.04; deepest worst path (28.64%)
  • Crowded scalper field — #5 on wins / #7 on average (+$31.17)
  • Never last, but not first on mixed popular (#3) or several mid-pack boards

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.

Lizard vs gold MT4 field

$1000 · 1% risk · 90d

EAs in this test

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

What stood out in this test

Lizard: #5 on wins (11/100), average +$54.44, avg DD 8.29%, profitable 65/100.

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

Also notable: Gold Zilla AI led wins (19) with average +$54.64. The Gold Reaper had the best average (+$58.00). Its worst path fell 21.20% and closed at −$183.95.
How Lizard did in this test
Rank#5 of 10
Wins11 / 100
Avg profit$54.44
Avg DD8.29%
Worst DD21.20%
Paths in profit65 / 100
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Lizard vs gold MT5 field

$1000 · 1% risk · 90d

EAs in this test

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

What stood out in this test

Lizard: #6 on wins (10/100, tied), average +$34.04, avg DD 9.00%, profitable 61/100.

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

Also notable: Scalping Robot Pro led wins (25) with average +$45.23. TwisterPro Scalper had the best average (+$56.85). Its worst path fell 28.64% and closed at −$284.64 — its deepest in this set.
How Lizard did in this test
Rank#6 of 10
Wins10 / 100
Avg profit$34.04
Avg DD9.00%
Worst DD28.64%
Paths in profit61 / 100
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Lizard vs gold scalpers

$1000 · 1% risk · 90d

EAs in this test

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

What stood out in this test

Lizard: #1 on wins (25/100), average +$60.89, avg DD 8.16%, profitable 69/100.

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

Also notable: AurumEdge Scalper Pro had the best average (+$69.77). Its worst path fell 18.19% and closed at −$150.38.
How Lizard did in this test
Rank#1 of 10
Wins25 / 100
Avg profit$60.89
Avg DD8.16%
Worst DD18.19%
Paths in profit69 / 100
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Lizard vs gold trend peers

$1000 · 1% risk · 90d

EAs in this test

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

What stood out in this test

Lizard: #1 on wins (23/100), average +$69.13, avg DD 8.42%, profitable 69/100.

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

Also notable: Lizard had the best average here. Its worst path fell 18.98% and closed at −$149.47.
How Lizard did in this test
Rank#1 of 10
Wins23 / 100
Avg profit$69.13
Avg DD8.42%
Worst DD18.98%
Paths in profit69 / 100
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Lizard vs gold scalper field

$1000 · 1% risk · 90d

EAs in this test

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

What stood out in this test

Lizard: #5 on wins (10/100), average +$31.17, avg DD 9.14%, profitable 62/100.

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

Also notable: Adaptive Gold Scalper led wins (25) with average +$104.64. Its worst path fell 19.91% and closed at −$179.53.
How Lizard did in this test
Rank#5 of 10
Wins10 / 100
Avg profit$31.17
Avg DD9.14%
Worst DD19.91%
Paths in profit62 / 100
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Lizard vs gold grid / recovery stress

$1000 · 1% risk · 90d

EAs in this test

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

What stood out in this test

Lizard: #4 on wins (11/100, tied), average +$58.14, avg DD 8.38%, profitable 64/100.

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

Also notable: GoldStorm Pro EA led wins (20) with average +$72.54. Gold Vanguard EA had the best average (+$86.80). Its worst path fell 18.84% and closed at −$142.59.
How Lizard did in this test
Rank#4 of 10
Wins11 / 100
Avg profit$58.14
Avg DD8.38%
Worst DD18.84%
Paths in profit64 / 100
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Lizard vs gold AI peers

$1000 · 1% risk · 90d

EAs in this test

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

What stood out in this test

Lizard: #4 on wins (14/100), average +$38.79, avg DD 8.79%, profitable 57/100.

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: Aurum AI led wins (21) with average +$74.86. Its worst path fell 17.74% and closed at −$161.87.
How Lizard did in this test
Rank#4 of 10
Wins14 / 100
Avg profit$38.79
Avg DD8.79%
Worst DD17.74%
Paths in profit57 / 100
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Lizard vs gold hybrid peers

$1000 · 1% risk · 90d

EAs in this test

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

What stood out in this test

Lizard: #2 on wins (18/100, tied), average +$45.08, avg DD 9.17%, profitable 60/100.

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

Also notable: Sharkyra Gold led wins (24) with average +$77.14. Its worst path fell 21.49% and closed at −$174.30.
How Lizard did in this test
Rank#2 of 10
Wins18 / 100
Avg profit$45.08
Avg DD9.17%
Worst DD21.49%
Paths in profit60 / 100
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Lizard gold @ 0.5% risk

$1000 · 0.5% risk · 90d

EAs in this test

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

What stood out in this test

Lizard: #2 on wins (14/100), average +$30.04, avg DD 8.77%, profitable 57/100.

Path types in this board: Among its first-place paths, most were sideways-tight / 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 +$31.51. Its worst path fell 18.12% and closed at −$163.72.
How Lizard did in this test
Rank#2 of 10
Wins14 / 100
Avg profit$30.04
Avg DD8.77%
Worst DD18.12%
Paths in profit57 / 100
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Lizard gold @ 2% risk

$1000 · 2% risk · 90d

EAs in this test

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

What stood out in this test

Lizard: #2 on wins (25/100), average +$88.83, avg DD 8.13%, profitable 72/100.

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

Also notable: Prisma led wins (28) with average +$79.68. Lizard had the best average here. Its worst path fell 18.18% and closed at −$169.96.
How Lizard did in this test
Rank#2 of 10
Wins25 / 100
Avg profit$88.83
Avg DD8.13%
Worst DD18.18%
Paths in profit72 / 100
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Lizard gold @ $300 deposit

$300 · 1% risk · 90d

EAs in this test

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

What stood out in this test

Lizard: #2 on wins (20/100), average +$27.49, avg DD 8.73%, profitable 76/100.

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

Also notable: Byrdi led wins (21) with average +$28.03. GOLD Scalper PRO had the best average (+$28.79). On a $300.00 deposit, +$27.49 is about +9.2%. Its worst path fell 19.86% and closed at −$50.13.
How Lizard did in this test
Rank#2 of 10
Wins20 / 100
Avg profit$27.49
Avg DD8.73%
Worst DD19.86%
Paths in profit76 / 100
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Lizard gold @ $5000 deposit

$5000 · 1% risk · 90d

EAs in this test

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

What stood out in this test

Lizard: #1 on wins (14/100), average +$100.18, avg DD 8.18%, profitable 57/100.

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 strong-downtrend paths in this board.

Also notable: Obsidian Flow Atlas EA had the best average (+$101.00). On a $5,000.00 deposit, +$100.18 is about +2.0%. Its worst path fell 19.87% and closed at −$981.00.
How Lizard did in this test
Rank#1 of 10
Wins14 / 100
Avg profit$100.18
Avg DD8.18%
Worst DD19.87%
Paths in profit57 / 100
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Lizard mixed gold @ 180-day window

$1000 · 1% risk · 180d

EAs in this test

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

What stood out in this test

Lizard: #1 on wins (26/100), average +$89.92, avg DD 9.77%, profitable 81/100.

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

Also notable: Lizard had the best average here. Its worst path fell 16.18% and closed at −$152.61.
How Lizard did in this test
Rank#1 of 10
Wins26 / 100
Avg profit$89.92
Avg DD9.77%
Worst DD16.18%
Paths in profit81 / 100
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Full ranking for the main test

Full results for Lizard 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 The Gold Reaper 22 $81.44 8.14% 8.84% 23.79% 0
2 Scalping Robot Pro 20 $47.42 4.74% 10.27% 28.51% 0
3 Lizard this EA 19 $51.95 5.20% 8.75% 19.18% 0
4 Quantum OmniGold 11 $49.97 5.00% 8.29% 22.46% 0
5 Smart Gold Hunter 10 $20.85 2.08% 9.47% 20.84% 0
6 TwisterPro Scalper 7 $52.41 5.24% 7.64% 13.24% 0
7 Ultimate Breakout System 4 $16.69 1.67% 10.27% 26.65% 0
8 AXIO Gold EA 4 -$14.24 -1.42% 10.23% 21.53% 0
9 Zerqon EA 2 -$31.78 -3.18% 10.99% 22.41% 0
10 Goldwave EA 1 -$24.31 -2.43% 11.11% 25.43% 0
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So… is Lizard worth trying?

Our take: Balanced — solid in several areas, with clear limits

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

  • Trend peer field — #1 on wins (23/100) and best average (+$69.13)
  • 180-day window — #1 on wins (26/100) and best average (+$89.92)
  • 2% risk — best average (+$88.83), #2 on wins (25/100)
  • Scalper peer group — #1 on wins (25/100), +$60.89
  • $5000 account — #1 on wins (14/100), +$100.18

Weaker in these test mixes

  • MT5 peer mix — #6 on wins (10/100, tied), +$34.04; deepest worst path (28.64%)
  • Crowded scalper field — #5 on wins / #7 on average (+$31.17)
  • Never last, but not first on mixed popular (#3) or several mid-pack boards

Strong points

  • Positive average on all 14 boards, no washouts
  • First on wins on 4 boards; best average on 3
  • Strong trend, high-risk and 180-day finishes
  • Listing: no grid / no martingale; SL/TP on every trade
  • Prop-style max daily loss input and NFP filter on the listing

Weak points

  • Not first on the mixed popular board (#3)
  • Softer on MT5 (+$34.04) and scalper-field (+$31.17)
  • Worst path reached about 29% on the MT5 board
  • Only 57–81 of 100 paths in profit
  • Six strategies can stack exposure when several fire together

Reasons it may fit you

  • You want an H1 gold breakout EA and these boards look strong enough to demo
  • You will start lower risk with daily-loss and news filters on
  • You accept that peer mixes still matter and it is not first everywhere

Reasons to be careful

  • You need first place on every gold board
  • You only trust live Myfxbook / prop statements
  • You need MT4

Our take

Lizard is an MT5 H1 gold swing-breakout EA with six strategies, pending stop entries, and a listing claim of no grid and no martingale.

In these 90-day gold tests results were strong: positive averages on all 14 boards, four first-place wins finishes, and three best-average boards — with softer ranks on the MT5 and crowded scalper-field mixes.

Our take: Balanced — solid in several areas, with clear limits. The product story matches a stop-based breakout design, and these boards support a careful demo. Compare the EAs below before you buy. 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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The Gold Reaper MT5

When: You want the EA that led the mixed popular board

The Gold Reaper has a full research page and led the mixed board on wins and average (+$81.44).

Scalping Robot Pro MT5

When: You want the EA that led the MT5 board

Scalping Robot Pro has a full research page and led the MT5 board on wins (25/100).

Adaptive Gold Scalper MT5

When: You want the EA that led the scalper-field board

Adaptive Gold Scalper has a full research page and led the scalper field on wins and average (+$104.64).

Prisma

When: You want the EA that led the high-risk board on wins

Prisma has a research page and led the 2% risk board on wins (28/100) while Lizard had the best average.

What the run looked like

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

Lizard vs gold trend peers

Paths mid-progress Lizard vs gold trend peers: mid-run board in FX EA Tester — results update as the experiment progresses.
Subject live Lizard mid-run #6 — this page’s EA with 23 first-place paths (avg Max DD 8.42%).
Hardest path live Run #18: Lizard hit 18.98% Max DD and finished -$149.47 — a tough stretch in this experiment.

Lizard gold @ 2% risk

Paths mid-progress Lizard gold @ 2% risk: mid-run board in FX EA Tester — results update as the experiment progresses.
Subject live Lizard mid-run #100 — this page’s EA with 25 first-place paths (avg Max DD 8.13%).
Hardest path live Run #41: Wave Rider EA hit 31.93% Max DD and finished -$284.85 — a tough stretch in this experiment.

FAQ

Where do I download Lizard?

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 MA Lizard or other EAs named Lizard?

No. MA Lizard is a different product, and an older Market EA named Lizard MT5 is from another seller. This page covers only Lizard by Marco Scherer (product 172541).

How much does it cost?

On 7 Oct 2026 the Market price was $99. An earlier catalog figure was $199, so check the download page for the live price.

Does it use a grid or martingale?

The listing says no martingale, no grid and no averaging into losses. It describes swing-breakout pending stops with SL/TP on every trade. Confirm trade count on your own demo.

What does it need to run?

MetaTrader 5, XAUUSD on H1, a hedging account from about $250, leverage about 1:100 or higher, and preferably an ECN/RAW gold broker. A VPS is recommended.

How did it do in the gold tests?

Strong. It averaged positive on all 14 boards, led wins on four boards, and had the best average on three. Softer finishes showed up on the MT5 and crowded scalper-field mixes.

Where did it do best?

In the trend peer field and on the 180-day board it was first on wins and best on average. It also led wins among scalpers and on the $5000 account, and had the best average at 2% risk.

How deep was the drawdown?

Average max drawdown stayed between about 8.1% and 9.8%. Worst paths reached about 16–29% on $1000 boards, 19.86% on $300 and 19.87% on $5000.

Is it worth $99?

These gold boards were clearly positive and often near the top. Still demo first, keep risk low, and compare The Gold Reaper and Scalping Robot Pro if you want other strong finishes from the same tests.

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 funded-account stories are not checked here.

What to do next

1) Note the main finding: plus on all 14 boards; first on wins on four.
2) Compare The Gold Reaper MT5 and Scalping Robot Pro MT5 below.
3) ZIP downloads are optional rank files.
4) If you try it, demo on XAUUSD H1 with lower risk and the daily-loss limit on.

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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.