FXQU_A1 .. two new prototypes

There was a large JPY pair movement on Wednesday and it was interesting to see how the bot handled the directional movement.   Whilst Quartz is the stable and untouched version since Feb I do have two other prototypes running as well on live accounts.  One of these prototypes has a unique hybrid standard deviation algorithm built specifically to handle significant volatility changes to the FX market.  It handled the JPY movement much better than the other two bot configurations.

When I get a few months track history with the prototypes I will make them visible the public.

FXQU_A1 using stops

The importance of using stops was once again verified.  EURJPY and GBPJPY pairs were all stopped out this morning for a 1.5% loss total on the account. 

An important part of using stops (and take profits) is to have them continuously adjusting to the market volatility...

FXQU_A1 secondary vps down

So the reason for being careful about platform upgrades and following proper process is again evident.  I performed a normal Windows server update on the secondary vps over the weekend and it has fallen over.  After trying numerous different tasks I couldn't even log in to it nor could the platform vendor.

The server has been reprovisioned however this means reinstalling everything.  I hope to switch the vps to a dedicated server in the near future.

FXQU_A1 v 2.07 update

Lots happening in the background. Currently testing v2.07 which has a new volatility algorithm... It is a hybrid version of standard deviation.. Convention was again thrown out the window.

More later