Optimised XAU/USD (Gold, IC Markets, 30m)

The Illyad Strategy 1.0 optimised for XAU/USD (Gold) on the 30-minute timeframe (IC Markets feed).

📊 Backtest Results (Jan 2024 – Aug 2025):

✅ Total P&L: +30,143.28 USD (+30.14%)

📉 Max Drawdown: 3.60% (3,945.84 USD)

🔁 Total Trades: 57

📈 Win Rate: 42.11% (24/57 trades)

⚖️ Profit Factor: 1.91

This setup shows steady performance and low drawdown on Gold — ideal for traders wanting to capture volatility while maintaining consistency.

🔧 Optimisation Notes:

Works best on the 30m timeframe.

Each instrument (forex, indices, commodities, stocks) has unique behaviour.

To maximise results, always optimise the parameters per symbol — e.g., Gold requires a different configuration than GBP/USD or NASDAQ.

💡 Best Use Cases:

Prop firm challenges & scaling funded accounts.

Long-term compounding with low risk.

Automated execution via TradingView alerts → MT5 for hands-free trading.

⚠️ Disclaimer:
This strategy is for educational purposes only. Past results do not guarantee future performance. Always backtest and forward-test before going live.

📲 Next Steps:
This example demonstrates the Gold (XAU/USD) optimisation. The Illyad Strategy can be tuned for any forex pair, index, or commodity with proper optimisation.
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