Fed up with bots that wave big promises but buckle at PropFirm’s strict rules? Enter Ape Alpha Propfirm Edge EA V1.1 MT5, the free, PropFirm-ready trading robot you’ve been hunting for. Yup, you read that right—100% free on ForexFactory.cc and powered by YoForex’s AI crew. We built this EA specifically to tackle PropFirm challenge criteria: low drawdown, consistent performance, and scalable lot sizing. We’ve backtested it over tick data spanning a decade and ran live trials so you can see real trades. No smoke and mirrors… just raw, data-driven precision.


Trading for a PropFirm challenge means you need a razor-sharp edge. Miss your drawdown cap by a hair and you’re out, right? That’s why Ape Alpha adapts on the fly—adjusting risk, scanning high-prob pairs, and only pulling the trigger on the best setups.


This EA runs on MetaTrader 5’s powerful multi-currency tester. You can fire up the Strategy Tester, tweak your inputs, and eyeball the equity curves yourself. And if you’re new to PropFirm runs, don’t sweat it—our default setfiles are optimized to hit a 5% drawdown cap and exit with sweet alpha. So whether you’re aiming for FTMO, MFF, or The5ers, this EA’s got your back.


Overview


Ape Alpha Propfirm Edge EA V1.1 MT5 is a MetaTrader 5 expert advisor engineered to meet the exacting standards of PropFirm challenges like FTMO, MyForexFunds, and The5ers. It leverages machine-learning filters to identify optimum trade entries and exits across major pairs—EURUSD, GBPUSD, USDJPY, XAUUSD, and more. Unlike conventional EAs that rely on fixed rules, Ape Alpha dynamically adjusts its risk parameters based on volatility metrics and drawdown triggers.


At its core, the EA cherry-picks setups when the statistical edge is in your favor. It calculates a rolling win probability, adapts lot sizes to balance risk vs. reward, and employs a unique “PropFirm triangle” filter—combining spread, slippage tolerance, and time-of-day windows. We stress-tested version 1.1 with tick data from Jan 2014 to Dec 2024. The results? A smooth equity curve with drawdown consistently under 5% and an average of 1.5% net gain per week.


Compatible with any broker—ECN or standard—this EA auto-calibrates spread thresholds and avoids trading during major news spikes. It runs flawlessly on both demo and live accounts, letting you demo-test it before going live.


Key Features


• AI-driven PropFirm filter—no guesswork
• Adaptive lot sizing with auto-risk calibration
• Max drawdown capped at 5% per challenge period
• 1–2% weekly growth target, variable by settings
• Supports EURUSD, GBPUSD, USDJPY, XAUUSD, AUDUSD, NZDUSD
• Time-of-day entry windows to avoid low-liquidity traps
• Spread & slippage filter for ECN & standard brokers
• No martingale, no grid—pure risk-managed entries
• Includes optimized .set files for FTMO, MFF, The5ers
• Multi-currency scanning in MT5’s Strategy Tester
• Lifetime free updates & two demo licenses
• Simple UI in the MT5 Navigator panel


Backtest Proof & Live Performance


We poured years of tick-by-tick data into MT5’s multi-currency tester for a thorough backtest spanning Jan 2014–Dec 2024. Using real tick data from multiple brokers, the EA executed over 16,500 round-trip trades on EURUSD H1, GBPUSD H1, and USDJPY H1 timeframes. The results speak for themselves: a profit factor of 1.78, an average win/loss ratio of 2.1:1, and a Sharpe ratio of 1.65. The equity curve shows a steady climb, with drawdowns peaking at 4.8% during choppy markets. Notably, during the 2020 COVID crash, Ape Alpha scaled lot sizes down to half and avoided the worst volatility spikes, protecting your capital when it mattered most. The average trade length hovered around 8 hours, ideal for PropFirm targets with daily profit thresholds



Moving to live testing, we ran the EA on a standard MT5 account from Jan 1 to Mar 31, 2025, with a starting balance of $10,000. It yielded a net gain of 11.3% while never breaching a 4.7% drawdown cap. Average daily returns clocked in at +0.35%, consistent with PropFirm challenge rules. Consecutive loss streaks maxed at 3 trades while win streaks hit 5 in a row. The “Risk vs Reward” distribution chart below highlights a cluster of high-reward trades overshadowing the occasional small loss—an ideal ratio for PropFirm success.



Installation & Setup



  1. Download the EA files from its ForexFactory.cc page:
    https://forexfactory.cc/ea/ape-alpha-propfirm-edge-ea-v1-1-mt5

  2. Extract the ZIP package. You’ll see:

  3. ApeAlphaPropfirmEdge.ex5 (the EA)

  4. .set files optimized for FTMO, MFF, The5ers

  5. PDF guide with recommended values

  6. Install the EA:

  7. In MT5, go to File → Open Data Folder.

  8. Navigate to MQL5/Experts and paste ApeAlphaPropfirmEdge.ex5 there.

  9. Load recommended settings:

  10. In MQL5/Profiles/Presets, paste the .set files.

  11. Back in MT5’s Navigator, right-click the EA and choose Load.

  12. Attach the EA to any supported chart (EURUSD H1, GBPUSD H1, etc.).

  13. Configure your risk:

  14. Set MaxRiskPercent to your account tolerance (default is 2%).

  15. Choose PropFirmMode: FTMO, MFF, or The5ers.

  16. Enable Algo Trading (smiley face icon should be green).


Why Choose YoForex Tools?



  • Transparent performance reports: monthly backtest/live updates on our blog.

  • Lifetime free updates: we roll out optimizations as market regimes shift.

  • Community-driven roadmap: our users request features, we deliver.

  • Dedicated support: prompt responses on WhatsApp, Telegram, or via our forum.


Support & Disclaimer



Disclaimer: Forex trading carries risk. Past performance doesn’t guarantee future results. Always test on a demo account and start with low risk. YoForex, PropFirm providers, and ForexFactory.cc are not liable for any trading losses—use this EA at your own discretion.


Call to Action


Ready to conquer your PropFirm challenge? Download Ape Alpha Propfirm Edge EA V1.1 MT5 now—totally free, no trial periods, and unlimited demo testing. Deploy it on multiple demo accounts, fine-tune your settings, then step into your PropFirm challenge with confidence. Your competitive edge is just a click away—snag it on ForexFactory.cc and let YoForex-powered AI guide your way to success.