Xard777’s MT5 Journey: Battle-Testing, Trading, and Future Plans
I’ve officially made the jump to MT5—and my only regret is not doing it sooner!

The transition from MT4 to MT5 has been a game-changer for me, and I’m kicking myself for not making the move earlier. The flexibility and power of MT5 have really opened up new possibilities for my XARD UNIVERSE setup, and I’m excited to see where this journey takes me over the coming months.

Right now, I’m deep in the development cycle with my MT5 versions. Version 010 is currently available for MT5 users, and it’s a solid foundation. That said, I’m still tinkering with some small but important changes in version 011, which isn’t released yet. Once I’m happy with the refinements—likely by version 012 or 013—I’ll be porting the final product over to MT4 and sharing an update for those still on the older platform. I don’t foresee any major hurdles in doing that, as the core logic is already robust, but I want to make sure it’s absolutely spot-on before I port it over.

When I decided to switch from MT4 to MT5, I set myself two non-negotiable conditions to ensure a smooth transition. First, I had to put on my coding hat and go full beast mode to build a stable, working setup. I’m thrilled to say I’m about 95% there, it was not easy but it is done—version 011 is shaping up nicely, with just a few final tweaks to iron out. The code itself is 100% solid, but I’ve spotted some logic flaws in how the indicators interact, which I’m currently addressing to ensure everything aligns perfectly with my trading strategy.

The second condition was to swap out the coding hat for my trading hat once the setup was ready. This week, I’ve shifted my focus back to trading, diving deep into my Directional Play strategy. In doing so, I’ve uncovered a few more logic flaws—not in the code itself, but in the underlying decision-making logic of my strategy. I’m now in the process of sorting these out, fine-tuning the rules and signals to eliminate any inconsistencies. My plan is to dedicate the next six weeks to this process, rigorously testing and refining until I have a 100% reliable trading strategy that I can trust in all market conditions.

This timeline is strategic—I’m aiming to have everything locked in and battle-tested by the busy trading months ahead: September, October, and November. These are the bread-and-butter months for trading, where the markets really come alive, and I want to be fully prepared to capitalize on the opportunities. After that, I’ll be gearing up for the next wave of high-action months in February, March, and April 2026. By having a rock-solid setup ready before these periods, I’ll be in the best position to maximize my returns on the core pairs I’m focusing on.

While I’m working to this plan and timescale, I’m confident I’ll be able to port the finished product over to MT4 without any issues. It’s on my to do list, and I’ll make sure it’s done before the busy months kick in, so MT4 users can benefit from the updates as well. For now, though, my mission-critical goals are centered on perfecting the MT5 version—coding out the last 5% of kinks, optimizing my trading strategy, and ensuring everything is primed for the high-volume trading seasons ahead. I’ll keep you posted on my progress as I go!
Best,
Xard777