Trading Systems Lab

Practical notes on EA building, MT5 testing, risk control, and market timing. Less hype, more systems.

Tip: Use short keywords like “London”, “ATR”, “spread”, “JPY”.

Trend vs Range: Identifying Market State with Indicators

Learn how to identify whether the market is trending or ranging using indicators the right way. A practical guide to market regime detection for EA developers, focusing on trend filters, range filters, and volatility awareness.

Market Regime Detection Trend Filter Range Filter Volatility Technical Indicators
2026/02/13

Bollinger Bands as a Volatility Tool, Not a Signal

Bollinger Bands are widely misunderstood as buy/sell signals. Learn how professional traders and EA developers use Bollinger Bands correctly as a volatility and market regime tool for range detection, squeezes, and expansion phases.

Bollinger Bands Volatility Expansion Bollinger Squeeze Range Detection Technical Indicators
2026/02/06

Why Technical Indicators Don’t Work the Way You Think | EA Trading Reality

Most traders misuse technical indicators and blame false signals. Learn what indicators really measure, why they lag, and how EAs use them correctly for consistent performance.

Technical Indicators Lagging Indicators False Signals Indicator Myths EA Trading Systems
2026/01/09

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How to use this blog
  • Pick a session (Tokyo/London/NY) and test one idea.
  • Use fixed risk per trade, then optimize only after stability.
  • Bookmark your best setups and keep a track record.