Settings Reference & Presets Scorecard
Parameters in AIMS Gator Advanced EA are structured strictly according to the 3-Bucket Parameter Architecture to isolate core production safeguards from strategy toggles.
1. Input Parameter Reference
Bucket 0: License & Authentication
| Parameter | Type | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
InpSerialKey | string | "" | Assigned iTradeAIMS account license key. Leave blank when running the Strategy Tester. |
Bucket 1: Execution & Safeguards (Production Constraints — Never Optimize)
| Parameter | Type | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
InpUseRiskPercent | bool | true | Dynamically sizes order volume based on initial Stop Loss point distance and account equity. |
InpRiskPercent | double | 1.0 | Risk percentage per trade (e.g., 1.0 represents 1% of account equity). |
InpFixedLot | double | 0.10 | Fixed lot size used when InpUseRiskPercent = false. |
InpMaxSpreadPips | double | 25.0 | Maximum allowed spread in pips at order execution (calibrated for both Forex and Index CFDs). |
InpMaxGapPips | double | 5.0 | Maximum pip distance allowed beyond intended breakout price before aborting entry. |
InpSlippagePoints | int | 30 | Maximum slippage points permitted for execution. |
InpMagicNumber | int | 108160 | Unique numerical identifier for order lifecycle tracking. |
Bucket 2: Methodology Foundation Constants (Locked)
| Parameter | Type | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
InpJawsPeriod | int | 13 | Alligator Jaws SMMA Period. |
InpJawsShift | int | 8 | Alligator Jaws Bar Shift. |
InpTeethPeriod | int | 8 | Alligator Teeth SMMA Period. |
InpTeethShift | int | 5 | Alligator Teeth Bar Shift. |
InpLipsPeriod | int | 5 | Alligator Lips SMMA Period. |
InpLipsShift | int | 3 | Alligator Lips Bar Shift. |
InpPurplePeriod | int | 34 | Purple Magic Line SMMA Period. |
InpPurpleShift | int | 21 | Purple Magic Line Bar Shift. |
InpSleepThresholdATR | double | 0.5 | Compression corridor distance threshold (multiple of ATR). |
InpBracketBufferPips | double | 1.0 | Distance in pips added beyond fractal extremes for pending order placement. |
InpFractalLookback | int | 60 | Lookback candle count for scanning outermost corridor fractals. |
Bucket 3: Hypotheses & Operational Toggles (Calibration Parameters)
| Parameter | Type | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
InpAutoDetectProfile | bool | true | Recommended ON. Automatically calibrates Champion profile and non-colliding Magic Numbers based on chart symbol. |
InpDirectionMode | enum | HYBRID | Directional mode: HYBRID (Directional Sleep + Saddle Straddle), STRICT_TREND, or ALWAYS_STRADDLE. |
InpMaxOpenRunners | int | 2 | Maximum concurrent active runner positions permitted (only when existing trades are banked to Free status). |
InpUseSessionFilter | bool | true | Restricts order placement to active market sessions. |
InpSessionStart | string | "08:00" | Session start time (broker server time HH:MM). |
InpSessionEnd | string | "17:30" | Session end time (broker server time HH:MM). |
2. Multi-Year Empirical Reality Scorecard (2022–2026)
The release package is calibrated against 4.75 years of continuous tick data (2022–2026) on Pepperstone UK real account history:
AIMS Gator Advanced Multi-Asset Scorecard (2022–2026)
Across verified continuous historical backtests on M5, M15, and H1 timeframes with 1.0% modeled risk
Aggregate Net Profit
+$8,632.00
2,177 trades across multi-market matrix
Champion Market
GER40 M5
+$2,935.90 (63.4% Win Rate, PF 1.23)
Top M15 Return / DD
1.90x
NAS100 M15 (PF 1.60, Max DD 4.95%)
Sweet Spot
M5 / M15
Intraday compression & expansion breakouts
| Instrument | Timeframe | Configuration / Mode | Trades | Win Rate | Net Return | Profit Factor | Max DD | Return / DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GER40 (DAX) | M5 | Intraday Breakout (Teeth Trail) | 377 | 63.4% | +$2,935.90 | 1.23 | 11.28% | 1.90 |
| NAS100 | M5 | Intraday Breakout (Teeth Trail) | 313 | 61.0% | +$1,969.11 | 1.22 | 14.37% | 1.34 |
| XAUUSD (Gold) | M5 | Intraday Breakout (Teeth Trail) | 190 | 58.0% | +$1,755.64 | 1.24 | 18.48% | 0.74 |
| US30 | M15 | Compression Straddle (Teeth Trail) | 19 | 67.6% | +$686.77 | 2.60 | 3.38% | 1.84 |
| NAS100 | M15 | Compression Straddle (Teeth Trail) | 55 | 55.4% | +$992.99 | 1.60 | 4.95% | 1.90 |
| USDJPY | H1 | Trend Corridor (Teeth Trail) | 63 | 58.9% | +$946.79 | 1.42 | 7.56% | 1.06 |
Test Parameters & Verification
Historical backtests conducted on tick data from a $10,000 baseline with 1.0% modeled equity risk per trade, 25.0 pips spread guard, and realistic broker commissions.
3. Auto-Symbol Profile Mapping Table (v1.10)
When InpAutoDetectProfile is set to true (default), the EA automatically detects the chart symbol upon attach, allocates a unique non-colliding Magic Number, and activates the calibrated strategy profile:
| Chart Symbol Pattern | Detected Instrument | Allocated Magic | Recommended TF | On-Chart Banner Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
GER40 / DE40 / DAX | DAX 40 Index | 108161 | M5 | Profile: GER40 Champion (Breakout & Sleep Compression) |
NAS100 / USTEC / US100 | Nasdaq 100 Index | 108162 | M5 / M15 | Profile: NAS100 Champion (Breakout & Sleep Compression) |
US30 / DJ30 / WS30 | Dow Jones 30 Index | 108163 | M15 | Profile: US30 Champion (Breakout & Sleep Compression) |
XAU / GOLD | Gold Spot | 108164 | M5 | Profile: XAUUSD Champion (Breakout & Sleep Compression) |
GBPUSD | GBP/USD Forex | 108165 | M5 | Profile: GBPUSD Profile (Auto-Detected) |
USDJPY | USD/JPY Forex | 108166 | H1 | Profile: USDJPY Champion (Auto-Detected) |
EURUSD | EUR/USD Forex | 108167 | M15 | Profile: EURUSD Profile (Auto-Detected) |
| Unmatched Symbol | Universal Default | 108160 | User Choice | Profile: Universal Default (Auto-Detected) |