237# Dark Point Trend Rider MT5 Trading Strategy
Joy22 2025
The Dark Point Trend Rider is an MT5-based trading strategy designed for
volatile currency pairs on timeframes of 2 minutes or higher. It combines the
Dr Trend ATR indicator for trend direction, the Dark
Point signal for precise entries, and the Color MACD for momentum confirmation.
This strategy aims to capture high-probability breakouts and reversals with clearly defined take-profit and stop-loss levels.
Setup
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Platform: MetaTrader 5 (MT5)
Timeframe: 2 minutes or higher (M2, M5, M15…)
Currency Pairs: High volatility (e.g., GBP/USD, XAU/USD, GBP/JPY, EUR/JPY)
Indicators:
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Dr Trend ATR – Period: 23, ATR multiplier: 2 (for dynamic support/resistance and trend detection)
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Dark Point – Default settings (entry signals and TP/SL levels)
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Color MACD – Default settings (trend and momentum filter)
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Trading Rules
1. Buy Setup
Enter a Buy trade when all the following conditions are met:
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Dark Point Buy Signal (green dot appears below the candle).
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Dr Trend ATR line is green and positioned below the price (uptrend confirmation).
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Color MACD histogram is green (bullish momentum).
Stop-Loss (SL):
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Place SL at the level indicated by Dark Point (SL 1 or SL 2).
Take-Profit (TP):
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TP1, TP2, and TP3 levels are provided by Dark Point.
Conservative traders can exit partially at TP1 and move SL to breakeven.
Aggressive traders can hold until TP3 or trail using Dr Trend ATR.
2. Sell Setup
Enter a Sell trade when all the following conditions are met:
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Dark Point Sell Signal (red dot appears above the candle).
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Dr Trend ATR line is red and positioned above the price (downtrend confirmation).
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Color MACD histogram is red (bearish momentum).
Stop-Loss (SL):
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Place SL at the level indicated by Dark Point (SL 1 or SL 2).
Take-Profit (TP):
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TP1, TP2, and TP3 levels are provided by Dark Point.
Conservative traders can exit partially at TP1 and move SL to breakeven.
Aggressive traders can hold until TP3 or trail using Dr Trend ATR.
Exit Rules
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Exit at the nearest TP level hit.
Close the trade manually if the Color MACD changes color against your position.
Close the trade if the Dr Trend ATR line changes color, indicating a possible trend reversal.
Conclusion
The Dark Point Trend Rider strategy provides a structured approach for volatile
markets by combining trend detection, momentum
filtering, and precise entry signals.
Its layered TP/SL structure allows traders to adapt to their own risk appetite while maximizing profits in strong moves.
Proper money management (risking no more than 1–2% per trade) and strict adherence to rules are essential for consistent results.
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