int minStop = MarketInfo(Symbol(), MODE_STOPSLEVEL); if(OrderStopLoss() - OrderOpenPrice() < minStop * Point) // Adjust stop loss
FXOB supports partial fills. Your EA must track the OrderFilledVolume and adjust position management accordingly. 3.4 Tick Management To avoid overloading the CPU on FXOB’s high-tick environment, use: fxob ea
The bridge’s liquidity varies by session. An EA optimized for London open may lose money during Asian session due to thinner order books. 7.4 No Heartbeat or Keep-Alive Logic If the EA disconnects (e.g., VPS reboot), it may not recover positions. Implement a OnInit() routine that restores previous trades using OrderSelect() . Chapter 8: FXOB EA vs. Standard EAs – Head-to-Head Comparison | Feature | Standard EA (Market Maker) | FXOB EA (ECN Bridge) | |--------|---------------------------|----------------------| | Execution speed | 100–300 ms | 20–50 ms | | Spread | Fixed (1–2 pips) | Variable (0.0–0.5 pips) | | Commission | None (built into spread) | Separate (e.g., $3 per lot round trip) | | Requotes | Frequent | Rare (only in extreme volatility) | | Hedging allowed | Depends on broker | Yes (unrestricted) | | Scalping friendly | Usually not | Yes | | Minimum deposit | $100 | $500 (ECN account) | | VPS requirement | Optional | Highly recommended | An EA optimized for London open may lose
string server = AccountInfoString(ACCOUNT_SERVER); if(StringFind(server, "FXOpen") == -1) Print("Not an FXOB account. EA will not trade."); return; Chapter 8: FXOB EA vs