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SwissSniperEA Download — Free MT5 Trend EA

SwissSniperEA is a free MetaTrader 5 Expert Advisor that trades with MA crossovers, RSI, price action, and ATR-based stops. Its main setup is GBPJPY on H1 — not a dedicated gold system. In independent 90-day XAUUSD tests against other gold EAs it averaged plus on 11 of 14 boards, but the averages were small and it never finished first on wins.

MT5 only · Free · XAUUSD tests

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What is SwissSniperEA?

SwissSniperEA is from Alexis Napoli (SwissAlgo Trading Solutions). Risk controls include risk percent or fixed lots, daily loss limits, max positions, and trading hours.

If you follow the main setup, start on GBPJPY H1 with careful risk inputs. Demo on your broker before any live use.
  • Free download
  • MT5 platform
  • 9.9 version (22 Sep 2026)
  • 11/14 gold boards with plus average

How SwissSniperEA trades

The EA watches the chart, looks for MA crossover signals, filters with RSI, confirms with price action, and sizes stops and targets with ATR. Risk inputs include risk percent or fixed lot size, max positions, daily limits, and session hours.

The listing does not name gold as its dedicated pair.

What you can customize

Typical inputs include risk percent, fixed lot size, max positions, MA and RSI periods, ATR stop/take multipliers, signal quality filters, and trading hours.

Change one item at a time on demo. Free does not mean “turn risk up and hope.”

Starting setup

  • Main setup: GBPJPY on H1
  • Demo first; about $1000 balance is a common starting point for that setup
  • VPS or always-on PC if you leave Algo Trading on

Specs

Platform
MT5 only
Price
Free
Version
9.9 (checked 22 Sep 2026)
Author
Alexis Napoli / SwissAlgo Trading Solutions
Main setup
GBPJPY H1 with MA, RSI, and ATR risk controls
These gold tests
XAUUSD only (separate from the GBPJPY setup)

Requirements

  • MetaTrader 5
  • Official SwissSniperEA download file
  • Demo first on the same broker and VPS you plan to use later
  • Enough free margin for your chosen lot size (about $1000 is a common starting point for the GBPJPY setup)
  • Stable connection or VPS if you leave Algo Trading enabled

A good fit if you

  • want a free MT5 EA to demo without paying for a license
  • can use a GBPJPY-focused setup and still want an independent gold-test check
  • prefer lower average drawdown over large average profit
  • accept that most gold boards below showed only small plus averages
  • will stay on demo until you understand drawdown on your broker

Not a fit if you need

  • a reason to go live because the download is free
  • proof it is a dedicated gold scalper — its main setup is GBPJPY H1
  • strong averages next to other gold EAs — it was never first on wins or on average here
  • a small-account EA — its $300 board had its deepest worst path (about 36%)
  • a live Myfxbook / broker statement copied here as proof

Key risks and how to reduce them

What can go wrong

  • Free Expert Advisors still lose money. Cost is not the same as risk.
  • A GBPJPY H1 setup is not the same as the XAUUSD tests below.
  • MA / RSI / ATR systems can fail when spreads widen or sessions change.
  • Worst-path drawdown in these gold tests still reached about 18–29% on $1000 boards and about 36% on $300.
  • Other SwissAlgo gold products are separate — they are not this EA’s verified setup.

Safer first steps

  • Demo on the same broker and VPS you plan to use later.
  • Start on GBPJPY H1 if that is the setup you intend to run — or treat gold as a separate research question.
  • Keep lot size small; do not raise risk to “make up” for free access.
  • Set your own maximum account-loss limit before any live use.
  • Read the gold boards below before you decide the free download is enough.

What to know before you download

  • Confirm you need MT5 and use the official SwissSniperEA download.
  • It is free — still confirm the current download page before you install.
  • Know that the main setup is GBPJPY H1; gold results below are a separate check.
  • Independent 90-day gold tests were plus on average in 11 of 14 boards, but mostly by small amounts.
  • Demo first; free is not a shortcut past risk.

Independent gold tests

A free download does not show how SwissSniperEA held up next to other gold EAs. We ran locked 90-day FX EA Tester boards under shared rules across different market conditions. Here is the short read before you download.
  • Coverage: 14 tests · 75 other gold EAs · 100 paths each · 90 days (one 180-day board)
  • Wins: never first; #2 on the trend board and #3 on the AI and 180-day boards; last on MT4 and grid stress
  • Profit: plus average in 11 of 14 tests, mostly small; highest on $1000 was the MT5 mix (+$34.00)
  • Weakest: last on average on the scalper and hybrid fields, and negative on the mixed popular board (−$3.23)
  • Usual drawdown about 6.9–10.9%; worst paths about 18–29% on $1000 boards and about 36% on $300

Did it make money on average?

Mixed — made money on average in 11 of 14 tests

We ran 14 separate gold tests (different peer mixes and account settings). Each line below is one test’s average dollar result — not wins.

Best average profit$72.05SwissSniperEA mixed gold @ large account $5000
Biggest average loss-$3.23SwissSniperEA vs mixed gold popular
SwissSniperEA vs mixed gold popularLost money-$3.23
SwissSniperEA vs gold MT4 peersMade money$15.88
SwissSniperEA vs gold MT5 peersMade money$34.00
SwissSniperEA vs gold scalping peersMade money$18.28
SwissSniperEA vs gold trend peersMade money$15.00
SwissSniperEA vs gold scalper peersLost money-$2.91
SwissSniperEA vs gold grid/recovery stressMade money$3.25
SwissSniperEA vs gold AI peersMade money$18.13
SwissSniperEA vs gold hybrid peersLost money-$1.08
SwissSniperEA mixed gold @ tight risk 0.5%Made money$1.24
SwissSniperEA mixed gold @ high risk 2%Made money$18.28
SwissSniperEA mixed gold @ small account $300Made money$5.26
SwissSniperEA mixed gold @ large account $5000Made money$72.05
SwissSniperEA mixed gold @ 180-day windowMade money$10.10
Full rankings for each test are in the board cards below.

One more catch: wins ≠ profit

On the SwissSniperEA vs gold hybrid peers test it finished first most often — and still lost money on average.

Finished first#96 of 100 paths
Average result-$1.08-0.1% return · same test
49 of 100paths made money
$218.50best single path
-$176.75worst single path
8.6%avg DD · worst 18%
Almost half the paths can finish green and the average can still be a loss when the losing paths are larger.
FX EA Tester leaderboard from the SwissSniperEA vs trend peers board
Real FX EA Tester capture from the trend peer board — #2 on wins (13/100) with a +$15.00 average, its best finish on wins.

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

Download SwissSniperEA

Download SwissSniperEA for MetaTrader 5 from the official link below. It is free.

It uses an automated MA / RSI / ATR setup with a GBPJPY H1 focus. Demo on your broker before any live use. Gold results below are a separate independent check — not a claim that this is a dedicated gold EA.

How to install

  1. Install the MT5 file from the official download link.
  2. Attach the EA on demo with Algo Trading enabled.
  3. If you run the main setup, start on GBPJPY H1 with careful risk inputs.
  4. Use a VPS or always-on PC if you leave it running. Confirm spreads and slippage before any live use.

Listing checked 22 Sep 2026. Price can change.

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

Test results for SwissSniperEA

  • 14 tests
  • 75 other EAs
  • 100 paths each

Results breakdown

What stood out

• Wins: never first. #2 on the trend board (13/100), #3 on the AI (17/100) and 180-day (13/100) boards. Last on wins on MT4 (1/100) and grid stress (0/100).
• Profit: plus average in 11 of 14 tests, from +$1.24 (0.5% risk) to +$34.00 (MT5 mix) on $1000; +$72.05 on $5000 and +$10.10 over 180 days. Slightly negative on the mixed popular, scalper field and hybrid boards.
• Risk level: +$1.24 at 0.5% risk, +$18.28 at 2% risk.
• Drawdown: average max drawdown about 6.9–10.9%. Worst paths about 18–29% on $1000 and about 36% on $300. 46–62 of 100 paths ended in profit.
• Bottom line: mostly small plus averages with moderate drawdown, but no board wins.

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

How often did paths make money?

62 / 100 best · SwissSniperEA vs gold MT5 peers

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

Weakest here: SwissSniperEA vs gold scalper peers (46/100). A board can clear ~half its paths and still lose money on average.

Where did it finish on wins?

#2 best finish · SwissSniperEA vs gold trend peers (13 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

SwissSniperEA traded gold in 10-EA packs. Shared deposit, lot, and risk. The same 100 paths each time, over 90 days.

Fourteen gold conditions: 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. Plus and negative boards are both shown below.

  • Symbol: XAUUSD
  • Paths per test: 100
  • Typical window: 90 days · deposit 1000 · lot 0.01 · risk 1%
  • Market mix: random (uptrend, downtrend, range, chop, and shock paths)
  • Engine: Hosted FX EA Tester (same rules for every EA in a test)
  • Coverage: 14 tests · 75 other EAs · 100 paths each

Read wins and average profit as two columns. SwissSniperEA was plus on most boards, but usually by less than the leaders, and it was last on wins on two boards.

Drawdown: average = typical; worst = the path that hurts. Path-type lines use FX EA Tester names.

How to read each test

WinsFinished first on a path — not the same as profit
Average $Mean result across the paths — main money signal
Paths in profitHow often it made money on a path
DrawdownUsual pain vs the worst path you must survive

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EAs in the main comparison

SwissSniperEA ran with 9 other EAs in the main test (SwissSniperEA vs gold trend field) . Across all tests it faced 75 different other EAs.

SwissSniperEA SwissSniperEA

Where SwissSniperEA looked stronger

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

Looked better in

  • Trend peer field — #2 on wins (13/100), +$15.00, fourth-best average
  • AI peer field — #3 on wins (17/100), +$18.13
  • 180-day window — #3 on wins (13/100), +$10.10, fourth-best average
  • MT5 mixed board — #5 on wins, +$34.00, 62/100 in profit
  • $5000 account — +$72.05, worst path 17.88%

Looked weaker in

  • MT4 mixed board — last on wins (1/100), #9 on average
  • Grid stress — last on wins (0/100), +$3.25
  • Scalper field — #8 on wins, last on average (−$2.91)
  • Hybrid peer field — #9 on wins, last on average (−$1.08)
  • $300 account — #7 on wins, worst path 35.56%

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.

SwissSniperEA vs mixed gold popular

$1000 · 1% risk · 90d

EAs in this test

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

What stood out in this test

SwissSniperEA: #6 on wins (4/100, tied), average −$3.23, avg DD 8.85%, profitable 49/100.

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

Also notable: Scalping Robot Pro led wins (36) with average +$94.14. Its worst path fell 23.09% and closed at −$230.49.
How SwissSniperEA did in this test
Rank#6 of 10
Wins4 / 100
Avg profit-$3.23
Avg DD8.85%
Worst DD23.09%
Paths in profit49 / 100
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SwissSniperEA vs gold MT4 field

$1000 · 1% risk · 90d

EAs in this test

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

What stood out in this test

SwissSniperEA: #10 on wins (1/100), average +$15.88, avg DD 8.39%, profitable 61/100.

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

Also notable: Scalping Robot Pro led wins (37) with average +$117.16. Its worst path fell 22.44% and closed at −$224.38.
How SwissSniperEA did in this test
Rank#10 of 10
Wins1 / 100
Avg profit$15.88
Avg DD8.39%
Worst DD22.44%
Paths in profit61 / 100
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SwissSniperEA vs gold MT5 field

$1000 · 1% risk · 90d

EAs in this test

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

What stood out in this test

SwissSniperEA: #5 on wins (9/100), average +$34.00, avg DD 7.61%, profitable 62/100.

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

Also notable: Scalping Robot Pro led wins (26) with average +$89.52. Its worst path fell 21.49% and closed at −$196.36.
How SwissSniperEA did in this test
Rank#5 of 10
Wins9 / 100
Avg profit$34.00
Avg DD7.61%
Worst DD21.49%
Paths in profit62 / 100
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SwissSniperEA vs gold scalping field

$1000 · 1% risk · 90d

EAs in this test

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

What stood out in this test

SwissSniperEA: #4 on wins (16/100, tied), average +$18.28, avg DD 8.24%, profitable 59/100.

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

Also notable: GOLD Scalper PRO led wins (21) with average +$57.96. Its worst path fell 19.79% and closed at −$197.22.
How SwissSniperEA did in this test
Rank#4 of 10
Wins16 / 100
Avg profit$18.28
Avg DD8.24%
Worst DD19.79%
Paths in profit59 / 100
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SwissSniperEA vs gold scalper field

$1000 · 1% risk · 90d

EAs in this test

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

What stood out in this test

SwissSniperEA: #8 on wins (4/100), average −$2.91, avg DD 8.21%, profitable 46/100.

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

Also notable: Golden Goose Scalper AI led wins (23) with average +$89.76. Its worst path fell 24.97% and closed at −$249.71.
How SwissSniperEA did in this test
Rank#8 of 10
Wins4 / 100
Avg profit-$2.91
Avg DD8.21%
Worst DD24.97%
Paths in profit46 / 100
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SwissSniperEA vs gold grid/recovery stress

$1000 · 1% risk · 90d

EAs in this test

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

What stood out in this test

SwissSniperEA: #10 on wins (0/100), average +$3.25, avg DD 8.90%, profitable 52/100.

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 (19) with average +$56.03. Lizard had the best average (+$71.68). Its worst path fell 22.10% and closed at −$197.17.
How SwissSniperEA did in this test
Rank#10 of 10
Wins0 / 100
Avg profit$3.25
Avg DD8.90%
Worst DD22.10%
Paths in profit52 / 100
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SwissSniperEA vs gold AI field

$1000 · 1% risk · 90d

EAs in this test

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

What stood out in this test

SwissSniperEA: #3 on wins (17/100), average +$18.13, avg DD 8.20%, profitable 58/100.

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

Also notable: One Gold led wins (20) with average +$47.06. Its worst path fell 21.00% and closed at −$209.30.
How SwissSniperEA did in this test
Rank#3 of 10
Wins17 / 100
Avg profit$18.13
Avg DD8.20%
Worst DD21.00%
Paths in profit58 / 100
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SwissSniperEA vs gold hybrid field

$1000 · 1% risk · 90d

EAs in this test

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

What stood out in this test

SwissSniperEA: #9 on wins (6/100, tied), average −$1.08, avg DD 8.59%, profitable 49/100.

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

Also notable: Sharkyra Gold led wins (19) with average +$62.80. Its worst path fell 18.03% and closed at −$171.42.
How SwissSniperEA did in this test
Rank#9 of 10
Wins6 / 100
Avg profit-$1.08
Avg DD8.59%
Worst DD18.03%
Paths in profit49 / 100
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SwissSniperEA mixed gold @ tight risk 0.5%

$1000 · 0.5% risk · 90d

EAs in this test

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

What stood out in this test

SwissSniperEA: #7 on wins (8/100, tied), average +$1.24, avg DD 8.84%, profitable 51/100.

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

Also notable: Byrdi led wins (14) with average +$23.17. TwisterPro Scalper had the best average (+$33.88). Its worst path fell 22.12% and closed at −$212.17.
How SwissSniperEA did in this test
Rank#7 of 10
Wins8 / 100
Avg profit$1.24
Avg DD8.84%
Worst DD22.12%
Paths in profit51 / 100
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SwissSniperEA mixed gold @ high risk 2%

$1000 · 2% risk · 90d

EAs in this test

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

What stood out in this test

SwissSniperEA: #4 on wins (10/100, tied), average +$18.28, avg DD 8.03%, profitable 53/100.

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: Gold Zilla AI led wins (29) with average +$77.51. Its worst path fell 29.34% and closed at −$292.33.
How SwissSniperEA did in this test
Rank#4 of 10
Wins10 / 100
Avg profit$18.28
Avg DD8.03%
Worst DD29.34%
Paths in profit53 / 100
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SwissSniperEA mixed gold @ small account $300

$300 · 1% risk · 90d

EAs in this test

Gold Vanguard EA TwisterPro Scalper Byrdi GoldSpire GOLD Scalper PRO Ultimate Breakout System SwissSniperEA SuperScalp Gold Gold Snap Spider Gold

What stood out in this test

SwissSniperEA: #7 on wins (7/100), average +$5.26, avg DD 10.90%, profitable 59/100.

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

Also notable: Gold Vanguard EA led wins (21) with average +$32.84. TwisterPro Scalper had the best average (+$33.91). On a $300.00 deposit, +$5.26 is about +1.8%. Its worst path fell 35.56% and closed at −$106.69 — its deepest in this set.
How SwissSniperEA did in this test
Rank#7 of 10
Wins7 / 100
Avg profit$5.26
Avg DD10.90%
Worst DD35.56%
Paths in profit59 / 100
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SwissSniperEA mixed gold @ large account $5000

$5000 · 1% risk · 90d

EAs in this test

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

What stood out in this test

SwissSniperEA: #8 on wins (8/100, tied), average +$72.05, avg DD 6.91%, profitable 47/100.

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: Quantum Valkyrie led wins (16) with average +$111.21. Cortex Aurex had the best average (+$133.29). On a $5,000.00 deposit, +$72.05 is about +1.4%. Its worst path fell 17.88% and closed at −$894.13.
How SwissSniperEA did in this test
Rank#8 of 10
Wins8 / 100
Avg profit$72.05
Avg DD6.91%
Worst DD17.88%
Paths in profit47 / 100
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SwissSniperEA mixed gold @ 180-day window

$1000 · 1% risk · 180d

EAs in this test

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

What stood out in this test

SwissSniperEA: #3 on wins (13/100), average +$10.10, avg DD 9.23%, profitable 53/100.

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

Also notable: Gold Zilla AI led wins (29) with average +$83.08. Its worst path fell 27.53% and closed at −$231.86.
How SwissSniperEA did in this test
Rank#3 of 10
Wins13 / 100
Avg profit$10.10
Avg DD9.23%
Worst DD27.53%
Paths in profit53 / 100
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Full ranking for the main test

Full results for SwissSniperEA vs gold trend 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 Gold Trend EA Pro 20 $29.85 2.99% 8.52% 21.92% 0
2 SwissSniperEA this EA 13 $15.00 1.50% 8.22% 20.41% 0
3 Trend Matrix EA 12 $26.21 2.62% 8.16% 21.58% 0
4 Boring Gold EA Xauusd Trend RSI Strategy 12 $5.41 0.54% 8.83% 19.57% 0
5 Goldrix Trend 11 $21.12 2.11% 8.15% 24.57% 0
6 The Golden Staircase 8 $0.65 0.06% 10.57% 21.77% 0
7 Spider Gold 8 -$13.60 -1.36% 9.58% 22.14% 0
8 Swing Breakout EA 7 $13.33 1.33% 10.11% 24.13% 0
9 GoldZ AI 7 $5.84 0.58% 9.53% 21.99% 0
10 Gold Sniper Ravex Algo 2 -$20.89 -2.09% 10.77% 29.50% 0
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So… is SwissSniperEA worth trying?

Our take: Mixed — strengths and weak spots both show

Where it looked stronger or weaker

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

Better in these test mixes

  • Trend peer field — #2 on wins (13/100), +$15.00, fourth-best average
  • AI peer field — #3 on wins (17/100), +$18.13
  • 180-day window — #3 on wins (13/100), +$10.10, fourth-best average
  • MT5 mixed board — #5 on wins, +$34.00, 62/100 in profit
  • $5000 account — +$72.05, worst path 17.88%

Weaker in these test mixes

  • MT4 mixed board — last on wins (1/100), #9 on average
  • Grid stress — last on wins (0/100), +$3.25
  • Scalper field — #8 on wins, last on average (−$2.91)
  • Hybrid peer field — #9 on wins, last on average (−$1.08)
  • $300 account — #7 on wins, worst path 35.56%

Strong points

  • Plus average on 11 of 14 boards
  • MT5 mixed board: +$34.00 with a low average drawdown (7.61%) and 62/100 paths in profit
  • #2 on wins on the trend board (13/100)
  • #3 on wins on the AI (17/100) and 180-day (13/100) boards
  • Free MT5 download — low cost to try a careful demo

Weak points

  • Never first on wins or on average
  • Last on wins on the MT4 (1/100) and grid stress (0/100) boards
  • Last on average on the scalper and hybrid fields
  • $300 account: worst path 35.56%
  • Live broker results and the GBPJPY setup are not part of these XAUUSD tests

Reasons it may fit you

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

Reasons to be careful

  • You want an EA that leads boards on wins
  • You read small plus averages as proof of a gold edge
  • You only trust live Myfxbook / broker results

Our take

SwissSniperEA averaged plus on 11 of 14 gold boards over 90 days, with fairly low average drawdown, and it placed #2 on wins on the trend board and #3 on the AI and 180-day boards.

The limits are clear. It never finished first on wins or on average, it was last on wins on the MT4 and grid boards, and it was last on average on the scalper and hybrid fields. Its main setup is also GBPJPY H1, not gold.

Our take: Mixed — strengths and weak spots both show. It is a reasonable free file to demo, not a proven gold edge. 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 SwissSniperEA is not the right fit — or you want a second option — start here.

Scalping Robot Pro MT5

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

Scalping Robot Pro has a full research page and led those three boards with the best average on each (up to +$117.16).

Gold Trend EA Pro

When: You want another MT5 trend-style gold EA we already reviewed

Gold Trend EA Pro led SwissSniperEA’s trend board on wins (20/100) with the best average (+$29.85).

TwisterPro Scalper

When: You care more about average profit at low risk or on a small account

TwisterPro Scalper had the best average on the 0.5% risk (+$33.88) and $300 account (+$33.91) 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.

What the run looked like

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

SwissSniperEA vs mixed gold popular

Paths mid-progress SwissSniperEA vs mixed gold popular: mid-run board in FX EA Tester — results update as the experiment progresses.
Subject live SwissSniperEA mid-run #54 — this page’s EA with 4 first-place paths (avg Max DD 8.85%).
Hardest path live Run #26: AXIO Gold EA hit 100.00% Max DD and finished -$1,000.00 — a tough stretch in this experiment.

SwissSniperEA vs gold MT5 field

Paths mid-progress SwissSniperEA vs gold MT5 field: mid-run board in FX EA Tester — results update as the experiment progresses.
Subject live SwissSniperEA mid-run #100 — this page’s EA with 9 first-place paths (avg Max DD 7.61%).
Hardest path live Run #12: SwissSniperEA hit 21.49% Max DD and finished -$196.36 — a tough stretch in this experiment.

SwissSniperEA mixed gold @ 180-day window

Paths mid-progress SwissSniperEA mixed gold @ 180-day window: mid-run board in FX EA Tester — results update as the experiment progresses.
Subject live SwissSniperEA mid-run #61 — this page’s EA with 13 first-place paths (avg Max DD 9.23%).
Hardest path live Run #86: Yukon hit 46.77% Max DD and finished -$460.41 — a tough stretch in this experiment.

FAQ

Is SwissSniperEA free?

Yes. The official MetaTrader 5 download was free on 22 Sep 2026. Free still means you must manage risk on demo before any live use.

Is SwissSniperEA a dedicated gold EA?

Its main published setup is GBPJPY H1 with MA, RSI, and ATR controls. The tests below are XAUUSD-only research — a separate check of the same free file on gold.

Is SwissSniperEA strong on gold in these tests?

Mixed. It averaged plus on 11 of 14 boards over 90 days, but mostly by small amounts, and it never finished first on wins or on average. Its best finishes were #2 on the trend board and #3 on the AI and 180-day boards.

Is SwissSniperEA worth a demo just because it is free?

A careful demo can make sense if you already planned to try a free MT5 EA. The gold tests show mostly small plus averages and moderate drawdown, not a strong edge. Be more careful if you want an EA that leads boards.

Which gold EAs looked stronger than SwissSniperEA here?

Scalping Robot Pro led the mixed popular, MT4 and MT5 boards with the best average on each. Gold Trend EA Pro led the trend board, and TwisterPro Scalper had the best average at 0.5% risk and on $300. All have full research pages.

On how many SwissSniperEA gold boards was the average a plus?

11 of 14. The plus averages ran from +$1.24 (0.5% risk) to +$34.00 (MT5 mix) on $1000, and +$72.05 on $5000. The mixed popular (−$3.23), scalper field (−$2.91) and hybrid field (−$1.08) boards were slightly negative.

How risky was SwissSniperEA’s drawdown in these gold tests?

Average max drawdown was about 6.9–10.9%, lower than many peers. The worst path in a test still reached about 18–29% on $1000 boards and about 36% on the $300 account.

Did SwissSniperEA face 100 other EAs in one test?

Fourteen separate 10-EA tests, 75 unique other EAs. That is not “vs 100 EAs” in one table.

Is this a live SwissSniperEA statement?

No. A free download does not make these live results. They are FX EA Tester gold boards.

What to do next

1) Note the 11/14 plus averages — and that they were mostly small, with no board wins.
2) Open a stronger alternative below if you want an EA that leads boards.
3) Download a ZIP only if you still want the ranks.
4) If you demo the free file, stay on demo until you have read the risk page.

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.