Quick Summary: One Man Army EA for MT5 by Ihor Otkydach is a multi-currency, pending-limit scalper for M15. It targets short- and medium-term corrections and reversals with no martingale or averaging and stop loss on every trade. Built for personal and prop-firm trading across a 17-pair portfolio.
Introduction
No hype and no reckless risk. One Man Army is a systematic scalper that waits for price to come to predefined reversal zones and places pending limit orders only. The focus is precision entries, controlled exposure, and low drawdown behavior suitable for both personal and prop-firm accounts.
How It Trades
- Signal model: short- and medium-term corrections and reversals on M15.
- Entry: pending limit orders at mapped zones; no chase trades.
- Protection: hard SL per position, adaptive to market structure.
- Execution: single-position logic per signal; no grid; no averaging.
Key Features at a Glance
Feature | Details |
---|---|
Risk Engine | No martingale, no averaging; SL on every trade |
Assets | 17 currency pairs (multi-currency portfolio) |
Timeframe | M15 |
Capital | Minimum $500 to start |
Leverage | Any, from 1:30 and higher |
Prop-Firm Ready | Designed for rule-conscious trading |
Broker | Compatible with any MT5 broker (global) |
Operation | Fully automated 24/5 |
Specifications
- Testing pair for quick validation: EURCAD on M15.
- Live usage: run full 17-pair portfolio for diversification.
- Lot sizing: supports fixed lot and auto-risk profiles.
Portfolio & Correlation
The portfolio is built to minimize cross-pair overlap. Low inter-pair correlation helps distribute risk across sessions and regimes.

Project Roadmap
- Set-file refresh every 6 months.
- Additional scalping algorithm with 5–10h average trade duration (separate portfolio).
- Advanced hedging algorithm using dual-direction locks (separate portfolio).
- Multi-position algorithm with 2–3 staggered exits via Fibonacci (add-on portfolio).
📈 Proof of Results
- Backtest, automatic lot calculation (2018–2025): smooth equity across 17 assets.

- Backtest, fixed lot (2018–2025): clean curve to assess pure entry quality.

- Live signal snapshot: steady growth with high trade quality and low max-load.

- Correlation heatmap: minimal overlap between instruments.
📦 What You Get
- MT5 EA: One Man Army – Official version
- Set files: portfolio presets and pair templates.
- Quick-start guide: install, portfolio mapping, and lot sizing.
- All ongoing updates: roadmap items and semiannual tuning.
⚙️ Deployment Guidelines
- Use M15 charts and attach the EA to each selected symbol.
- Start with the provided portfolio preset; keep risk modest on $500.
- If testing only one pair, use EURCAD M15 to validate behavior.
- Run continuously on a reliable VPS for consistent execution.
FAQs
Does it use martingale or averaging?
No. Every trade has a stop loss.
Entry method?
Pending limit orders at predefined reversal zones.
Timeframe?
M15.
How many pairs?
17 currency pairs.
Minimum deposit?
$500.
Leverage requirement?
Any from 1:30 and higher.
Prop-firm ready?
Yes.
Do I need a VPS?
Recommended for stable uptime.
Reviews
- collinmira — Manila, PH: “Bought and waiting for the next limit fill. Entries look realistic and disciplined.”
- Eric Vivas Ocampo — Bogotá, CO: “Entradas precisas y gestión sólida del riesgo. Comportamiento estable en varias divisas.”
- Michael John Malkinson — Leeds, UK: “Set and forget across the portfolio. Low drawdown profile fits prop rules.”
Conclusion
One Man Army delivers disciplined, low-drawdown execution via pending limit orders on M15, across a diversified 17-pair portfolio. No martingale, no averaging, and SL on every trade. Install, map the portfolio, and let the algorithm handle the heavy lifting while you keep control.