ZigZag Support Resistance

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Introduction​


In the world of algorithmic trading, the ZigZag Support Resistance robot certainly stands out, at least according to some enthusiastic reviewers. But let's not get ahead of ourselves—every trading robot, no matter how polished it seems, has its caveats. Let's take a detailed look at this bot, evaluating its functionality, performance, strengths, and weaknesses. User comments and an impressive rating of 5 will also be scrutinized to give a balanced view.

Functionality Description​


The ZigZag Support Resistance robot employs the ZigZag indicator to identify crucial support and resistance levels on trading charts. The main functions of this robot include:

  • Drawing support and resistance levels based on ZigZag patterns.
  • Customizable parameters to adjust the sensitivity of the ZigZag indicator.
  • Option to combine multiple ZigZag indicators to create robust swing levels.
  • Potential to place trading orders based on identified levels.

Sounds fancy, right? But, let's dig deeper.

Results Analysis Over the Past Year​


For a more detailed assessment, we refer to the performance data available at ZigZag Support Resistance Performance. According to the data, the robot has shown:

  • A decent win rate in ranging markets.
  • Moderate drawdowns during high volatility periods.
  • Stable performance in trending markets with minor adjustments needed.

However, a single year's data isn't quite enough to pop the champagne. Market conditions vary, and past performance is never a guarantee of future results.

Pros and Cons​


Pros:
  • Highly customizable settings.
  • Ease of use for traders of all experience levels.
  • Good for identifying support and resistance levels.

Cons:
  • May require tweaking in volatile markets.
  • Lacks transparency in its exact trading logic.
  • Needs additional indicators for confirmation to avoid false signals.

Source Code for ZigZag Support Resistance​


Unfortunately, the original source code of the ZigZag Support Resistance robot, which is sold on MQL5, is not available to the public. However, based on the detailed description on the MQL5 marketplace, one can attempt to create a similar bot. The team at EASY Trading Team has done just that, although we do not sell the original ZigZag Support Resistance robot.

If you're interested, you can check out more detailed discussions and ask questions about the coding aspect on easytradingforum.com.

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Download ZigZag Support Resistance Robot with Instructions​


For those eager to get their hands dirty and dive into algorithmic trading, the ZigZag Support Resistance robot offers potential. Remember, this version is created based on the description from MQL5 and serves as an example code from easytradingforum.com. If you have any questions about the coding process, feel free to ask on our forum. Note that EASY Trading Team does not sell the ZigZag Support Resistance robot; we simply provide a coded version based on its described functionality.