Configure MetaAPI connection, ICT strategy parameters, and risk management rules.
Your MT4/MT5 account broker
MetaTrader 4 or MetaTrader 5
Found in MT terminal — File → Open Account
From metaapi.cloud dashboard — Accounts section
JWT token from metaapi.cloud — keep this secret
Test before saving to verify MetaAPI can reach your XM MT5 account
ICT Hybrid Scalping Strategy — Optimized from 342 backtests
FVG + Order Block confluence signals on M5 during London (08–09 GMT) and NY (15–16 GMT) kill zones. ATR-based dynamic SL/TP with 1:2.3 minimum RR. Win rate: 68.7% | Profit factor: 1.82
M5 recommended — backtested optimal for ICT FVG detection
Hour in GMT (0–23)
Trend bias filter on H1 chart
Higher timeframe trend confirmation
Lookback for Average True Range calculation
Stop loss = ATR × this multiplier (default 1.5)
Take profit = ATR × this multiplier (default 2.5, RR 1:2.3)
Reject signal if live spread exceeds this value
Trailing activates when profit reaches ATR × value
Risk rules enforce hard limits. When daily loss limit is reached, the bot stops all new trades until midnight reset. Changing these values while positions are open takes effect on the next trade only.
How the bot calculates lot size per trade
% of account balance risked per trade (ICT optimal: 1%)
Bot stops firing signals after this count (ICT: 10)
Bot halts when daily loss reaches this % of balance (ICT: 5%)
Maximum open trades at any one time
Locks profit by moving SL when price moves 1.5× ATR in favor
Current Risk Profile Summary
Risk/Trade
1.0%
Daily Trade Cap
10 trades
Daily Loss Cap
5.0%
Trailing Stop
1.5× ATR