Introduction

Ever felt like most EAs promise the world but leave you hanging with huge drawdowns? Tired of dropping $200+ on a “magic” bot that just doesn’t deliver? Thugs Brushing EA V2.0 MT4 might be your game-changer… and yes, it’s 100% free. Built by YoForex’s dev team, this gold-and-forex-focused Expert Advisor uses a dynamic trend-following algorithm that “brushes” price spikes for quick, low-risk profits. No martingale, no hidden tricks—just straightforward, disciplined trading. In this post, we’ll dig into why Thugs Brushing EA stands out, show you its key features, prove it with backtest data, and walk you through installing and configuring it. Stick around, and you’ll see why this could be the EA you actually keep running on your MT4 account.

Overview

Thugs Brushing EA V2.0 MT4 is a free, fully back-tested Expert Advisor designed primarily for XAUUSD (gold) and major forex pairs on the MT4 platform. Unlike “one-size-fits-all” robots, this EA uses a proprietary mix of volatility filters and adaptive trend indicators to identify high-probability entries—“brushing” off noise and capturing genuine price moves. It’s been tuned to work best on gold (M15) but also adapts to EURUSD, GBPUSD, and USDJPY with minimal tweaks. The YoForex team ran thousands of Monte Carlo simulations, optimizing parameters across different brokers, spreads, and timeframes so you can trust it’s battle-tested both in demo and live environments.

Why Gold on M15?
Gold often leads market sentiment, showing strong trends during major news events. By operating on a 15-minute chart, Thugs Brushing EA catches swift directional moves, aiming for quick profits while managing risk tightly—ideal if you can’t stare at your screen all day.

Subpoints

  • Adaptive Trend Indicator: The EA combines a modified ATR filter with a custom Moving Average slope check to confirm strong directional momentum.
  • Multi-Pair Functionality: While optimized for XAUUSD, it also works out-of-the-box on EURUSD, GBPUSD, and USDJPY with slight input adjustments.
  • Auto Lot Sizing: Calculates lot size based on a percentage of free margin—start at 0.5% risk per trade, scale up to 1% if you’re confident.

Key Features

• +1–2% Daily Profit Targets with Conservative Risk Settings
• Max Drawdown Capped at 6% (Strict Money Management, No Martingale)
• Volatility Filter to Avoid Low-Liquidity or Choppy Sessions
• Adaptive Trend-Following Algorithm (Custom ATR + MA Slope)
• Supports XAUUSD (M15) and Major Forex Pairs (EURUSD, GBPUSD, USDJPY)
• Automatic Spread & Slippage Checks (Trades Only When Spread ≤ 2.0 pips)
• Dynamic Lot Sizing Based on Account Balance (0.5%–1% Risk)
• Built-in Time Filter (Avoids Asian Session “Slow Hours”)
• Email & Push Notification Alerts for Trade Execution
• No External DLLs or Custom Indicators—Plug ‘n Play on MT4
• Manual “Disable Trading” Button in Inputs Tab for Instant Control
• Automatic Daily Profit Lock (Locks in Gains Once +2% Reached)

Feature Deep-Dive:

  • Volatility Filter: Checks 14-period ATR against a minimum threshold to ensure the EA only trades when real price movement is happening—no whipsaws.
  • Time Filter: By default, the EA stops trading between 22:00–02:00 server time (when liquidity dries up). You can tweak these hours in the Inputs.
  • Trend Confirmation: Uses dual moving averages (10 EMA & 50 SMA) to verify trend direction before entering trades—if they’re misaligned, the EA simply waits.

Backtest Results & Proof

To prove Thugs Brushing EA’s chops, let’s look at a 12-month historical backtest (June 1, 2023 to May 31, 2024) using raw spread data from an ECN broker. Tests were run on XAUUSD (M15) with an initial $5,000 balance.

  • Total Net Profit: +$16,500 (+330% ROI)
  • Max Drawdown: 5.9%
  • Profit Factor: 1.85
  • Total Trades: 1,080
  • Win Rate: 65%
  • Avg. Trade Duration: 18 minutes
  • Avg. Risk/Reward Ratio: 1 : 1.4

Live Market Snapshot (Jan 2025–May 2025):
When deployed on a live ECN account, Thugs Brushing EA delivered steady growth of 7%–10% per month, with drawdowns holding below 6%. YoForex monitored real-time metrics via Telegram to ensure no unexpected “runaway” losses.

How to Install & Configure

Getting Thugs Brushing EA V2.0 up and running is super easy—even if you’ve never loaded an EA before. Follow these steps:

Download from MQL5.software

Copy Files to MT4

  • Open your MetaTrader 4 platform.
  • Navigate to File → Open Data Folder.
  • In the folder window, go to MQL4 → Experts and paste ThugsBrushingEA_v2.0.ex4 there.

Restart MT4

  • Close and relaunch your MT4 terminal so it recognizes the new EA.

Attach EA to Your Chart

  • Open a new XAUUSD M15 chart (or EURUSD/GBPUSD/JPY pairs if you want).
  • In the “Navigator” panel, expand “Expert Advisors,” find “Thugs Brushing EA V2.0,” then drag it onto the chart.

Configure Inputs

In the “Inputs” tab, recommended default settings for a $5,000 account are:

  • RiskPerTrade = 0.5 (0.5% of free margin)
  • MaxSpread = 2.0
  • SessionStart = 0200 (Server time)
  • SessionEnd = 2200
  • ATR_Period = 14
  • MinATR = 25 (points)
  • EMA_Period = 10
  • SMA_Period = 50
  • ProfitLockPercent = 2.0 (Daily)
  • StopLossPips = 20
  • TakeProfitPips = 28

Enable AutoTrading

  • Click the “AutoTrading” button on the MT4 toolbar.
  • In the EA’s “Common” tab, ensure “Allow live trading” and “Allow DLL imports” are both checked.
  • Sit Back & Monitor
  •  EA will start scanning for trend confirmation signals.
  • You can track trade alerts via email or push notifications if you configured them.
  • For tips on fine-tuning, check out our MT4 Expert Advisor Beginners Guide or explore similar bots like the Galaxy Gold Scalper EA.

Why Choose YoForex-Powered Tools?

YoForex isn’t just another EA developer—we’re traders too, and we understand the frustration of overpriced bots that underperform. All our tools, including Thugs Brushing EA V2.0, are 100% free and continuously updated based on live market feedback. We believe in transparency: no hidden fees, no monthly rent, just straight-up code that works. Plus, with YoForex, you get automatic MQL5 updates so your EA stays sharp as market conditions shift.

Explore More YoForex Tools:
• YoForex Homepage
• Other Free EAs on MQL5

Support & Disclaimer

If you run into any bugs or need help configuring Thugs Brushing EA, reach out:

Disclaimer: Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. Forex (and gold) trading involve risk—trade responsibly. Always demo-test Thugs Brushing EA for at least 2–4 weeks with default settings before going live. Adjust risk parameters (RiskPerTrade, StopLossPips) according to your comfort level.

Call to Action

Ready to turbocharge your gold and forex trading? Download Thugs Brushing EA V2.0 MT4 for free right now on MQL5.software and start harnessing its adaptive, trend-following edge. Remember, you’ve got 24/7 support on WhatsApp and Telegram if you need a hand… so what are you waiting for?