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OrionXAU Download — MT5 Gold Scalp & Swing EA

OrionXAU is a MetaTrader 5 Expert Advisor for gold (XAUUSD) and Nasdaq: a scalping mode and a swing mode, at most two trades a day, and built-in stop loss, take profit and trailing. Independent 90-day XAUUSD tests against other gold EAs across different market conditions were plus on average in 14 of 14 boards, though most plus averages were modest and it never led on wins.

MT5 only · XAUUSD H1 · Max 2 trades a day

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What is OrionXAU?

OrionXAU is by Pierre Paul Amoussou. It is an automated MetaTrader 5 Expert Advisor for gold (XAUUSD) and US100 / Nasdaq. It is a separate product from Orion Gold Scalper, this site's own free EA — the names are just similar.

The product combines a scalping mode (short intraday trades on small moves) and a swing mode (trend-following, fewer trades, many small losses and occasional large winners). A safety rule caps it at two trades a day, one per market, and skips the second trade if the first one loses. The listing recommends H1, a tight-spread broker, about $100 minimum, and one market per installation. Demo carefully before you raise size.

Independent FX EA Tester gold boards on this page used the same money rules across different market conditions — results are below. Nasdaq was not tested.
  • MT5 platform
  • Scalp + swing two modes
  • $497 list price (28 Sep 2026)
  • 14/14 gold boards with plus average

How OrionXAU trades

The EA reads market structure and momentum, then trades only inside set time windows. In scalping mode it takes short intraday trades on small moves. In swing mode it follows the trend with fewer trades: many will be small losses, and a few large winners are meant to carry the results.

Every trade has a stop loss and take profit, with a trailing stop. Lot size adapts to account size. A daily cap allows at most two trades — one per market — and if the first trade of the day loses, it does not take a second.

What you can customize

You can run it on gold only, Nasdaq only, or both in one account — the seller recommends one market per installation. Other inputs cover the trading mode, risk and position sizing, stop loss, take profit, trailing, and time filters.

Start on gold only with a small lot on demo. Change one setting at a time so you can see what hurt the account.

Starting setup

  • Attach on XAUUSD H1 (these tests cover gold only)
  • Run one market per installation, as the seller recommends
  • Use a tight-spread or zero-spread account
  • Product notes about $100 minimum capital

Specs

Platform
MT5 only
Price
$497 (28 Sep 2026)
Version
5.8 (updated 7 Aug 2026)
Author
Pierre Paul Amoussou
Strategy
Scalping + swing trading modes, max 2 trades a day
Markets
XAUUSD and US100 / Nasdaq (gold only tested here)
Account note
H1 · ~$100 min · tight / zero spread (product)

Requirements

  • MetaTrader 5
  • OrionXAU download file
  • XAUUSD H1 chart on a tight-spread account
  • Enough balance for the product’s ~$100 note and your lot size
  • Demo first on the same broker and VPS you plan to use later

A good fit if you

  • want a low-frequency MT5 gold EA with a daily trade cap
  • are fine with many small losses and a few larger winners
  • can start with small lots and demo for a while
  • want an EA that averaged plus on all 14 gold boards here, mostly by modest amounts
  • will stay on demo until you understand drawdown on your broker

Not a fit if you need

  • large average profits — plus averages here were mostly +$20 to +$45 on $1000
  • a board leader — it never finished first on wins in these tests
  • tested Nasdaq results — only gold was tested here
  • Orion Gold Scalper — OrionXAU is a different product from a different seller
  • a live Myfxbook / broker statement copied here as proof

Key risks and how to reduce them

What can go wrong

  • Swing mode expects frequent small losses; losing streaks can last.
  • Worst test paths reached about 17–34% drawdown on $1000 boards.
  • The $300 board had a 57.83% worst path.
  • Running gold and Nasdaq in one account adds exposure the gold tests do not cover.
  • Market conditions and broker paths change; demo first.

Safer first steps

  • Demo on the same broker and VPS you plan to use later.
  • Run gold only at first, with a small lot on XAUUSD H1.
  • Do not raise size after a loss.
  • Set your own hard account-loss limit before any live use.
  • Read the $300-board worst path below before you run a small account.

What to know before you download

  • Confirm you need MT5 and use the OrionXAU download.
  • List price was $497 on 28 Sep 2026 — check the live figure.
  • Know the model: scalp + swing modes, max 2 trades a day, H1.
  • Independent 90-day gold tests were plus on average in all 14 boards, mostly by modest amounts.
  • Demo first; automated trading can lose capital.

Independent gold tests

A dual-mode listing with a daily trade cap still needs the average-profit read. We ran locked 90-day FX EA Tester boards across different market conditions. Here is the short read before you download.
  • Coverage: 14 tests · 74 other gold EAs · 100 paths each · 90 days (one 180-day board)
  • Headline result: plus average in 14 of 14 tests (+$22 to +$44 on $1000)
  • Never first on wins — #2 on the trend board (best average there, +$40.51) and the 180-day window
  • Last on wins on the 0.5% risk and $5000 boards, though both averaged plus
  • Usual drawdown about 7.7–11.4%; worst paths about 17–34% on $1000, 57.83% on $300

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$85.57OrionXAU gold @ $5000 deposit
Weakest average$16.86OrionXAU gold @ $300 deposit
OrionXAU vs mixed gold popularMade money$37.48
OrionXAU vs gold MT4 peersMade money$23.72
OrionXAU vs gold MT5 peersMade money$33.19
OrionXAU vs gold scalpersMade money$35.76
OrionXAU vs gold trend peersMade money$40.51
OrionXAU vs gold scalper peersMade money$43.17
OrionXAU vs gold grid / recovery stressMade money$22.70
OrionXAU vs gold AI peersMade money$35.05
OrionXAU vs gold hybrid peersMade money$28.87
OrionXAU gold @ 0.5% riskMade money$21.74
OrionXAU gold @ 2% riskMade money$32.72
OrionXAU gold @ $300 depositMade money$16.86
OrionXAU gold @ $5000 depositMade money$85.57
OrionXAU mixed gold @ 180-day windowMade money$43.83
Full rankings for each test are in the board cards below.

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

Download OrionXAU

Download OrionXAU for MetaTrader 5 from the link below. Paid gold scalp + swing EA — $497 as of 28 Sep 2026.

Version 5.8. Demo first. Gold results below are an independent check on XAUUSD.

How to install

  1. Install the MT5 file from the download link.
  2. Attach the EA on XAUUSD H1 with Algo Trading enabled.
  3. Set it to gold only and start with a small lot on demo.
  4. Use a VPS if you leave it running. Confirm behavior on demo before any live use.

Listing checked 28 Sep 2026. Price can change.

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Other options to compare

Orion Gold Scalper

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

Orion Gold Scalper is this site's own EA — not related to OrionXAU — and can be downloaded here.

Gold Vanguard EA

Compare when: you want another researched MT5 gold EA

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

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

Test results for OrionXAU

  • 14 tests
  • 74 other EAs
  • 100 paths each

Results breakdown

What stood out

• Profit: plus average in 14 of 14 tests, from +$16.86 ($300) to +$43.83 (180-day); +$85.57 on $5000.
• Against other EAs: never first on wins. #2 on the trend board (best average there, +$40.51) and the 180-day window (23/100).
• Wins ≠ average: last on wins on the 0.5% risk board but #2 on average; last on wins on $5000 with +$85.57.
• Risk: average max drawdown about 7.7–11.4%. Worst paths about 17–34% on $1000, 57.83% on $300.
• Bottom line: steady modest plus averages, no board wins, and a deep small-account worst case.

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

How often did paths make money?

71 / 100 best · OrionXAU gold @ $300 deposit

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

Weakest here: OrionXAU vs gold grid / recovery stress (54/100). A board can clear ~half its paths and still lose money on average.

Where did it finish on wins?

#2 best finish · OrionXAU mixed gold @ 180-day window (23 firsts)

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

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

How the tests work

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

Fourteen gold conditions. Nasdaq was not part of these tests.

  • Symbol: XAUUSD
  • Paths per test: 100
  • Typical window: 90 days · deposit 5000 · lot 0.01 · risk 1%
  • Market mix: random (uptrend, downtrend, range, chop, and shock paths)
  • Engine: Hosted FX EA Tester (same rules for every EA in a test)
  • Coverage: 14 tests · 74 other EAs · 100 paths each

For this EA, wins and average profit often split — it was last on wins on the 0.5% risk board but #2 on average there. Use average profit and paths in profit together.

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

How to read each test

WinsFinished first on a path — not the same as profit
Average $Mean result across the paths — main money signal
Paths in profitHow often it made money on a path
DrawdownUsual pain vs the worst path you must survive
FX EA Tester leaderboard from the OrionXAU $5000 account board
Real FX EA Tester capture from the $5000 board — last on wins (3/100) but still a +$85.57 average (about +1.7%).

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EAs in the main comparison

OrionXAU ran with 9 other EAs in the main test (OrionXAU gold @ $5000 deposit) . Across all tests it faced 74 different other EAs.

OrionXAU OrionXAU

Where OrionXAU looked stronger

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

Looked better in

  • Trend peer field — #2 on wins (14/100), best average on the board (+$40.51)
  • 180-day window — #2 on wins (23/100), +$43.83, 68/100 in profit
  • Scalper group and 2% risk — #3 on wins, +$35.76 and +$32.72
  • 0.5% tight-risk board — #2 on average (+$21.74), calmest worst path (16.73%)

Looked weaker in

  • Large $5000 account — last on wins (3/100), +$85.57 (#6 on average)
  • 0.5% tight-risk board — last on wins (7/100, tied)
  • Grid / recovery stress — #9 on wins (4/100), +$22.70
  • $300 account — +$16.86, 57.83% worst path
  • MT5 mixed field — deepest $1000 worst path (33.61%)

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.

OrionXAU vs mixed gold popular

$1000 · 1% risk · 90d

EAs in this test

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

What stood out in this test

OrionXAU: #5 on wins (8/100), average +$37.48, avg DD 8.76%, profitable 65/100.

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

Also notable: Scalping Robot Pro led wins (33) with average +$110.59. Its worst path fell 26.14% and closed at −$236.14.
How OrionXAU did in this test
Rank#5 of 10
Wins8 / 100
Avg profit$37.48
Avg DD8.76%
Worst DD26.14%
Paths in profit65 / 100
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OrionXAU vs gold MT4 field

$1000 · 1% risk · 90d

EAs in this test

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

What stood out in this test

OrionXAU: #6 on wins (8/100), average +$23.72, avg DD 8.99%, profitable 60/100.

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

Also notable: Scalping Robot Pro led wins (27) with average +$90.58. Its worst path fell 17.98% and closed at −$169.53.
How OrionXAU did in this test
Rank#6 of 10
Wins8 / 100
Avg profit$23.72
Avg DD8.99%
Worst DD17.98%
Paths in profit60 / 100
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OrionXAU vs gold MT5 field

$1000 · 1% risk · 90d

EAs in this test

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

What stood out in this test

OrionXAU: #4 on wins (10/100), average +$33.19, avg DD 9.13%, profitable 65/100.

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

Also notable: Scalping Robot Pro led wins (35) with average +$97.46. Its worst path fell 33.61% and closed at −$331.49.
How OrionXAU did in this test
Rank#4 of 10
Wins10 / 100
Avg profit$33.19
Avg DD9.13%
Worst DD33.61%
Paths in profit65 / 100
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OrionXAU vs gold scalpers

$1000 · 1% risk · 90d

EAs in this test

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

What stood out in this test

OrionXAU: #3 on wins (15/100, tied), average +$35.76, avg DD 8.80%, profitable 63/100.

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

Also notable: AurumEdge Scalper Pro led wins (31) with average +$92.74. Its worst path fell 21.98% and closed at −$217.18.
How OrionXAU did in this test
Rank#3 of 10
Wins15 / 100
Avg profit$35.76
Avg DD8.80%
Worst DD21.98%
Paths in profit63 / 100
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OrionXAU vs gold trend peers

$1000 · 1% risk · 90d

EAs in this test

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

What stood out in this test

OrionXAU: #2 on wins (14/100), average +$40.51, avg DD 8.81%, profitable 63/100.

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

Also notable: CRT Model 1 led wins (15) with average +$33.25. OrionXAU had the best average here. Its worst path fell 18.55% and closed at −$150.73.
How OrionXAU did in this test
Rank#2 of 10
Wins14 / 100
Avg profit$40.51
Avg DD8.81%
Worst DD18.55%
Paths in profit63 / 100
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OrionXAU vs gold scalper field

$1000 · 1% risk · 90d

EAs in this test

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

What stood out in this test

OrionXAU: #7 on wins (7/100), average +$43.17, avg DD 8.82%, profitable 60/100.

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

Also notable: Golden Goose Scalper AI led wins (21) with average +$69.49. Adaptive Gold Scalper had the best average (+$90.37). Its worst path fell 18.51% and closed at −$161.39.
How OrionXAU did in this test
Rank#7 of 10
Wins7 / 100
Avg profit$43.17
Avg DD8.82%
Worst DD18.51%
Paths in profit60 / 100
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OrionXAU vs gold grid / recovery stress

$1000 · 1% risk · 90d

EAs in this test

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

What stood out in this test

OrionXAU: #9 on wins (4/100), average +$22.70, avg DD 8.94%, profitable 54/100.

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

Also notable: Vex Gold EA led wins (20) with average +$49.42. Its worst path fell 19.92% and closed at −$192.98.
How OrionXAU did in this test
Rank#9 of 10
Wins4 / 100
Avg profit$22.70
Avg DD8.94%
Worst DD19.92%
Paths in profit54 / 100
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OrionXAU vs gold AI peers

$1000 · 1% risk · 90d

EAs in this test

Aurum AI Neurox AI Gold Zilla AI One Gold OrionXAU Helios Gold AI AI Gold Prime Prime Execution AI EA Straddle AI AI Prop Firms

What stood out in this test

OrionXAU: #5 on wins (12/100, tied), average +$35.05, avg DD 8.79%, profitable 63/100.

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

Also notable: Aurum AI led wins (23) with average +$63.61. Its worst path fell 18.30% and closed at −$180.43.
How OrionXAU did in this test
Rank#5 of 10
Wins12 / 100
Avg profit$35.05
Avg DD8.79%
Worst DD18.30%
Paths in profit63 / 100
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OrionXAU vs gold hybrid peers

$1000 · 1% risk · 90d

EAs in this test

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

What stood out in this test

OrionXAU: #7 on wins (9/100), average +$28.87, avg DD 8.82%, profitable 60/100.

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

Also notable: Sharkyra Gold led wins (18) with average +$48.23. Its worst path fell 22.39% and closed at −$210.70.
How OrionXAU did in this test
Rank#7 of 10
Wins9 / 100
Avg profit$28.87
Avg DD8.82%
Worst DD22.39%
Paths in profit60 / 100
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OrionXAU gold @ 0.5% risk

$1000 · 0.5% risk · 90d

EAs in this test

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

What stood out in this test

OrionXAU: #8 on wins (7/100, tied), average +$21.74, avg DD 8.81%, profitable 62/100.

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

Also notable: Byrdi led wins (17) with average +$11.45. TwisterPro Scalper had the best average (+$25.28). Its worst path fell 16.73% and closed at −$155.44.
How OrionXAU did in this test
Rank#8 of 10
Wins7 / 100
Avg profit$21.74
Avg DD8.81%
Worst DD16.73%
Paths in profit62 / 100
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OrionXAU gold @ 2% risk

$1000 · 2% risk · 90d

EAs in this test

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

What stood out in this test

OrionXAU: #3 on wins (14/100), average +$32.72, avg DD 9.41%, profitable 61/100.

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

Also notable: Gold Zilla AI led wins (29) with average +$74.17. Its worst path fell 26.76% and closed at −$253.21.
How OrionXAU did in this test
Rank#3 of 10
Wins14 / 100
Avg profit$32.72
Avg DD9.41%
Worst DD26.76%
Paths in profit61 / 100
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OrionXAU gold @ $300 deposit

$300 · 1% risk · 90d

EAs in this test

TwisterPro Scalper Byrdi GoldSpire GOLD Scalper PRO Ultimate Breakout System OrionXAU TNG Gold Gold Snap SuperScalp Gold Spider Gold

What stood out in this test

OrionXAU: #6 on wins (11/100), average +$16.86, avg DD 10.33%, profitable 71/100.

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

Also notable: TwisterPro Scalper led wins (19) with average +$31.05. On a $300.00 deposit, +$16.86 is about +5.6%. Its worst path fell 57.83% and closed at −$172.09 — its deepest in this set.
How OrionXAU did in this test
Rank#6 of 10
Wins11 / 100
Avg profit$16.86
Avg DD10.33%
Worst DD57.83%
Paths in profit71 / 100
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OrionXAU mixed gold @ 180-day window

$1000 · 1% risk · 180d

EAs in this test

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

What stood out in this test

OrionXAU: #2 on wins (23/100), average +$43.83, avg DD 11.38%, profitable 68/100.

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

Also notable: Gold Zilla AI led wins (32) with average +$80.75. Its worst path fell 31.77% and closed at −$298.14.
How OrionXAU did in this test
Rank#2 of 10
Wins23 / 100
Avg profit$43.83
Avg DD11.38%
Worst DD31.77%
Paths in profit68 / 100
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Full ranking for the main test

Full results for OrionXAU gold @ $5000 deposit. 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 Nexorion Initium Novum EA 15 $101.22 2.02% 8.41% 25.23% 0
2 Sharkyra Gold 15 $90.84 1.82% 8.37% 22.59% 0
3 Aureum Quant 12 $155.75 3.12% 7.27% 25.17% 0
4 Obsidian Flow Atlas EA 11 $146.88 2.94% 7.59% 22.58% 0
5 CasperIT Adaptive Market Intelligence Trader 11 $127.80 2.56% 7.33% 23.28% 0
6 Trend Catcher exp 10 $57.91 1.16% 6.95% 21.39% 0
7 Cortex Aurex 8 $83.67 1.67% 8.55% 23.66% 0
8 Smart Gold Impulse 8 -$2.68 -0.05% 9.07% 21.12% 0
9 Quantum Valkyrie 7 $0.21 0.00% 8.62% 21.05% 0
10 OrionXAU this EA 3 $85.57 1.71% 7.65% 18.63% 0
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So… is OrionXAU worth trying?

Our take: Mixed — strengths and weak spots both show

Where it looked stronger or weaker

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

Better in these test mixes

  • Trend peer field — #2 on wins (14/100), best average on the board (+$40.51)
  • 180-day window — #2 on wins (23/100), +$43.83, 68/100 in profit
  • Scalper group and 2% risk — #3 on wins, +$35.76 and +$32.72
  • 0.5% tight-risk board — #2 on average (+$21.74), calmest worst path (16.73%)

Weaker in these test mixes

  • Large $5000 account — last on wins (3/100), +$85.57 (#6 on average)
  • 0.5% tight-risk board — last on wins (7/100, tied)
  • Grid / recovery stress — #9 on wins (4/100), +$22.70
  • $300 account — +$16.86, 57.83% worst path
  • MT5 mixed field — deepest $1000 worst path (33.61%)

Strong points

  • Plus average on all 14 boards
  • Best average on the trend peer board (+$40.51, #2 on wins)
  • 180-day window: #2 on wins (23/100), +$43.83
  • 0.5% risk: #2 on average (+$21.74), calmest worst path (16.73%)
  • No account washouts in these tests

Weak points

  • Never first on wins
  • Last on wins on the 0.5% risk and $5000 boards
  • Plus averages were mostly modest (+$17 to +$44 on $1000)
  • $300 board: 57.83% worst path
  • Grid stress: #9 on wins (4/100), 54/100 in profit

Reasons it may fit you

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

Reasons to be careful

  • You need large average profits across many boards
  • You plan to run a small account
  • You only trust live Myfxbook / broker results

Our take

OrionXAU was plus on average on every 90-day gold board here, with the best average on the trend board. But the averages were modest, it never led on wins, and several worst paths went deep — 57.83% on the $300 board.

It may fit well if you want a low-frequency MT5 gold EA with a daily trade cap and you can accept many small losses between larger winners. It may fit less well if you want large average profits, or you plan to run a small 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 OrionXAU is not the right fit — or you want a second option — start here.

Gold Vanguard EA

When: You want an MT5 gold EA to compare

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

Scalping Robot Pro MT5

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

Scalping Robot Pro has a full research page and averaged +$90 to +$111 on those three boards.

Adaptive Gold Scalper MT5

When: You want a gold scalper that held up well against other scalpers

Adaptive Gold Scalper has its own full research page and had the best average on OrionXAU’s scalper field (+$90.37).

Orion Gold Scalper

When: You want this site's own free gold EA (not related to OrionXAU)

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

FAQ

Is OrionXAU related to Orion Gold Scalper?

No. OrionXAU is a paid MT5 EA by Pierre Paul Amoussou on MetaTrader Market. Orion Gold Scalper is this site's own free MT4 EA. The names are similar, but they are different products.

Is OrionXAU only for gold?

No — the listing supports XAUUSD and US100 / Nasdaq, and the seller recommends one market per installation. These independent tests are XAUUSD only.

What are the two modes?

Scalping takes short intraday trades on small moves. Swing trading follows the trend with fewer trades — expect many small losses and a few larger winners. A cap allows at most two trades a day.

How did it do in the gold tests?

It averaged plus in all 14 boards over 90 days, mostly +$22 to +$44 on $1000, and +$85.57 on $5000. It never finished first on wins; its best were #2 on the trend board (with the best average there) and the 180-day window.

Is OrionXAU worth $497?

A careful demo can make sense if you want a low-frequency gold EA with a daily trade cap — it was plus on every board here. Weigh the modest averages, the price and the deep $300 worst path first.

Which gold EAs looked better in tests?

On OrionXAU’s boards, Scalping Robot Pro led the mixed, MT4 and MT5 boards (up to +$110.59), Adaptive Gold Scalper MT5 had the best average on the scalper field (+$90.37), and Gold Zilla AI led the 2% risk and 180-day boards.

What drawdown did it show?

Average max drawdown was about 7.7–11.4%. Worst paths were about 17–34% on $1000 boards (deepest on the MT5 field, 33.61%) and 57.83% on the $300 board.

Did it face 100 gold EAs at once?

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

Do you have live results here?

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

What to do next

1) Note the 14/14 plus averages, their modest size, and zero board wins.
2) Compare Gold Vanguard EA or Scalping Robot Pro MT5 below if you want stronger averages.
3) ZIP downloads are optional rank files.
4) Demo from the download on gold only, with a small lot, before any live use.

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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.