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  • #1,001
  • Jan 14, 2026 2:35am Jan 14, 2026 2:35am
Quoting SwingMan
New Dashboard "GC Slope Trend Dashboard v3.2" {quote} Thanks to @ENoris for the recent posts; they are very helpful for everyone. Here I'm posting a dashboard that ENoris programmed very well using AI. I've only made a few changes and, as always, I've found that the AI still has a lot to learn in order to write reliable programs... The dashboard isn't finished yet, and I'll be making a few more changes and adding further explanations. Attention - Write your own symbol list - Note that with my broker, the symbols have a suffix ".r". If you don't...
Thank you, George, for sharing this enhanced version of the smGoldenCross Slope Dashboard and for your continued generosity with the community. Your willingness to refine, explain, and openly share your work over the years is something many of us truly value and learn from.

I’m glad the dashboard concept was useful, and it’s great to see it further improved and aligned with your original logic. Features like symbol/TF interaction and visual trend clarity make it especially helpful for traders who focus on higher timeframes.

I’m currently out of the country, so my participation in the thread may be limited for the rest of the month. I expect to be back and more active again toward the end of the month.

In the meantime, commodities (especially metals) continue to perform very well on higher timeframes using the Golden Cross method. This again highlights the strength of the HTF approach, the importance of trading in the direction of the dominant flo and the Golden Cross Method.

I along with many other members/traders look forward to an updated version of the dashboard with further enhancements and explanations when health and time permits.

And, as always, an EA released by you would be a great benefit to many traders trying to apply Golden Cross Method consistently.

George thanks again for your selfless contributions and ongoing guidance.
Best of luck to all and wishing everyone loads of PIP$.
  • #1,002
  • Jan 14, 2026 4:56am Jan 14, 2026 4:56am
Quoting ENoris
Hello Everyone, I have observed that, for my own trading style (with limited screen time due to my poor health, aging eyes and work commitments) indices and commodities (especially metals) have worked better for me than currency pairs. This is simply my experience, and my view may differ from others. Similar to XAGUSD, I am also long on XPTUSD from around 1600 (chart below) {image} Over time, one thing that has helped me is treating trading as a business, not as a series of emotional decisions. When you approach trading like a business, every trade...
Hi dear can you share this template please?
  • #1,003
  • Jan 14, 2026 7:39am Jan 14, 2026 7:39am
Quoting Rafa745
{quote} Hi dear can you share this template please?
Thanks for your interest.

Template and the indicators can be downloaded from this below post

Post 988

There is lot of valuable information , if you click on the paperclip icon on the top right, It will help you a lot.

Best of luck.
  • #1,004
  • Jan 15, 2026 12:15pm Jan 15, 2026 12:15pm
After a lot of reading, I'll now start posting for comments, to prove my block head is on the right path. Thanks to George, EN and all contributors.
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  • #1,005
  • Jan 16, 2026 2:12am Jan 16, 2026 2:12am
Good morning all, especially Georg and EN!

Since many years I don`t trade Forex and CFDs anymore. Got greener pastures for me. But also since many moons I follow all of the programming activities of Georg - but I gave up to apply those as he was producing new indicators, systems and ideas so fast, I just couldn`t follow. Just search this board for any files named "sm?????.mq4 (or ex?) and you will be suprised of the sheer number and quality.

Stumbling over this thread something weird came to my attention: There seem to be 2 classes of ea/indicator/chart. One mainly used and supplied with explanatory PDFs by EN, another mainly used by Georg, but without an available PDF. There are " *trend2.2 / *slope " and " *signals*`". So which to use and where would I find a detailled explanation of "*signals*"? Or was speed reading my problem, not noticing the latter.

Thanks
  • #1,006
  • Jan 16, 2026 5:57am Jan 16, 2026 5:57am
Quoting Forex37
Good morning all, especially Georg and EN! Since many years I don`t trade Forex and CFDs anymore. Got greener pastures for me. But also since many moons I follow all of the programming activities of Georg - but I gave up to apply those as he was producing new indicators, systems and ideas so fast, I just couldn`t follow. Just search this board for any files named "sm?????.mq4 (or ex?) and you will be suprised of the sheer number and quality. Stumbling over this thread something weird came to my attention: There seem to be 2 classes of ea/indicator/chart....
Dear Forex37,


Thank you for your thoughtful post and for taking the time to look into this thread so closely. Coming from a long standing and experienced member like yourself, your observations and questions are very much appreciated.

First, just to clarify my role, I am not a coder or programmer by background and had never written any code before the past few months. What I have done recently is use AI together with the open source indicators that George has already shared selflessly over the years. I have not created any new Golden Cross indicators or EAs. The dashboard you see is simply an enhancement of George’s existing slope logic, combined into a dashboard format to make it easier for me to monitor multiple symbols and timeframes. I personally like dashboards because they save screen time and reduce the need to watch multiple charts, especially useful for someone with limited screen time. All the core logic, concepts, and tools remain entirely George’s work.

Regarding your observation about the two “classes” of tools (trend / slope / signals)

I have tried to explain the signals indicator in the PDF in Post #479, which gives a solid foundation and explains the core logic behind it. After that PDF was posted , George released updated and enhanced versions of the signals indicator. Unfortunately, I haven’t yet been able to update the documentation for the newer version due to some health problems. It is still on my to do list, and if time and health permit, I do intend to prepare a more detailed and updated explanation for the latest signals version as well.

Latest version of all the indicators can be found in Post 988.

The trend and slope indicators , on the other hand, are more visual and contextual, they help identify direction, strength, and alignment across timeframes, while the signals indicator focuses more on structured entry logic. In practice, many traders use them together, but George would be best to clarify the intended hierarchy and usage, as he is the creator and has refined these ideas over many years.

As yopu are someone who has been around Forex Factory for a long time (since 2006) and likely interacted with George across multiple threads (including Bill Williams / Profitunity), your perspective is especially valuable.

Finally, I must say I feel privileged when senior and experienced members like yourself visit this thread and contribute thoughtfully around the Golden Cross method itself. That kind of focused discussion helps keep the thread constructive and valuable, especially for newer traders trying to learn George’s work properly.

Hope its helps. Thank you again for your engagement and questions.
  • #1,007
  • Jan 20, 2026 1:55am Jan 20, 2026 1:55am
I just missed this. Great system. Thanks George
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  • #1,008
  • Jan 20, 2026 6:04am Jan 20, 2026 6:04am
Quoting waal69
I just missed this. Great system. Thanks George {image}
Hello @waal69
No worries at all about missing that one, there will always be another setup. Trading, generally is a bit like hunting, smGoldenCross Signals~_v8.3 indicator makes it easier by alerting and displaying the signals , you wait patiently for the right conditions instead of chasing every move. The market is always there, and opportunities keep coming.

I am learning every day and what I have realized is that the most important thing in trading is preserving your capital. Of course, being profitable matters too, but you can only be profitable if you still have enough capital to trade. That’s why proper risk management is essential, every loss should stay within your planned risk.
If you have studied Dr Van Tharp (RIP) he talks in R multiples. Just to put it in perspective, if one loses 50% of account, one need 100% just to get back to breakeven. Avoiding big drawdowns is already half the battle.

Learning never stops, and it shouldn’t (KAIZEN). But we also need to strike a balance between learning and actually applying what we’ve learned. Constantly jumping from one idea to another leads to shiny object syndrome and the cycle of doom. Sticking to one method and executing it consistently is what really moves the needle.

So don’t regret missed trades. Focus on the next clean setup and stick to the rules. Consistency over time is what really makes the difference.

I also hope that, just like George has now released the GoldenCross Slope Dashboard, he may eventually release a dashboard for smGoldenCross Trend v2.2 and an EA as well. That would make it much easier to monitor multiple pairs at a glance and help reduce missed opportunities.

I always think that we the new traders are so lucky that we have senior, experienecd traders, coders visiting this thread and others threads in the FF, I hope if even few of them share their experiences (ONLY RELATED to GOLDEN CROSS METHOD) like George has done in this thread, it will be so helpful for the ones starting today.

Once again, full credit to George (SwingMan) for sharing these tools and ideas so generously.
Best of luck to all and wishing everyone loads of PIP$.
  • #1,009
  • Jan 20, 2026 9:33am Jan 20, 2026 9:33am
Quoting ENoris
{quote} Hello @waal69 No worries at all about missing that one, there will always be another setup. Trading, generally is a bit like hunting, smGoldenCross Signals~_v8.3 indicator makes it easier by alerting and displaying the signals , you wait patiently for the right conditions instead of chasing every move. The market is always there, and opportunities keep coming. I am learning every day and what I have realized is that the most important thing in trading is preserving your capital. Of course, being profitable matters too, but you can only be...
Hello EN
I deeply appreciate your generosity in sharing knowledge. It's voices like yours that make this community such a supportive place to learn and grow. Not forgetting the master George (SwingMan). A very big Thanks to you Sir.
  • #1,010
  • Jan 27, 2026 12:00pm Jan 27, 2026 12:00pm
Quoting SwingMan
New Dashboard "GC Slope Trend Dashboard v3.2" {quote} Thanks to @ENoris for the recent posts; they are very helpful for everyone. Here I'm posting a dashboard that ENoris programmed very well using AI. I've only made a few changes and, as always, I've found that the AI still has a lot to learn in order to write reliable programs... The dashboard isn't finished yet, and I'll be making a few more changes and adding further explanations. Attention - Write your own symbol list - Note that with my broker, the symbols have a suffix ".r". If you don't...
Dear SwingMan
I thank you for your efforts.
I am reading and learning from the topic and I find it fascinating and like a puzzle, where the pieces are going to eventually fit together to form a system. I hope to be able to share my trades here soon.
I have a suggestion, if possible, add important content and updates you make (similar to this indicator) with a link to the first post of the topic. This will make it more dynamic and easier to access for new users.
  • #1,011
  • Jan 27, 2026 2:55pm Jan 27, 2026 2:55pm
Good evening, i sincerely appreciate your efforts @Swingman and Enoris. i am picking up the whole system gradually. Winning and loosing and my micro account moves up and down. i wish to fulfill a desire by carefully penned down my own version of this system D-4-1 from my journal. However, i am writing this piece with gratitude to you sir @Swingman and motivation from @Enoris. Thank you and thank you again.
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  • #1,012
  • Jan 28, 2026 4:19am Jan 28, 2026 4:19am
Good morning, i am still working on my exit plans especially a deviation from 2XBR. Hopefully to receive what the market gives. @Enoris, how is your health sir? i wish you all the best. Special greetings to you sir @Swingman
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  • #1,013
  • Jan 29, 2026 10:24am Jan 29, 2026 10:24am
Further learning...
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  • #1,014
  • Feb 1, 2026 4:50am Feb 1, 2026 4:50am
Quoting SwingMan
{quote} I see that you also have the SmallWick indicator in your chart. If you haven't studied/understood it, don't burden your chart with it. It's also not suitable for M5 charts because the bar ranges are too small.
Hello SwingMan
About SmallWick you have introduced the best timeframe as H4 and also called M5 inappropriate.
My question is what is the smallest possible timeframe to use this indicator?
  • #1,015
  • Feb 1, 2026 10:02am Feb 1, 2026 10:02am
Quoting IMCou
...Hello SwingMan About SmallWick you have introduced the best timeframe as H4 and also called M5 inappropriate. My question is what is the smallest possible timeframe to use this indicator?
Only check the distances between entry and TP1/TP2.

For the smaller timeframes, you get very little profit when you also consider the spread, which is why you should trade H4 or D1.
  • #1,016
  • Feb 9, 2026 9:51pm Feb 9, 2026 9:51pm
My open trades on daily charts now. One was closed yesterday -7$. Did not decide where to put TP
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  • #1,017
  • Feb 10, 2026 4:19am Feb 10, 2026 4:19am
Quoting waal69
{quote} Hello EN I deeply appreciate your generosity in sharing knowledge. It's voices like yours that make this community such a supportive place to learn and grow. Not forgetting the master George (SwingMan). A very big Thanks to you Sir.
Quoting IMCou
{quote} Dear SwingMan I thank you for your efforts. I am reading and learning from the topic and I find it fascinating and like a puzzle, where the pieces are going to eventually fit together to form a system. I hope to be able to share my trades here soon. I have a suggestion, if possible, add important content and updates you make (similar to this indicator) with a link to the first post of the topic. This will make it more dynamic and easier to access for new users.
Quoting SwingMan
{quote} Only check the distances between entry and TP1/TP2. For the smaller timeframes, you get very little profit when you also consider the spread, which is why you should trade H4 or D1.
Quoting Kadosh
My open trades on daily charts now. One was closed yesterday -7$. Did not decide where to put TP {image}
Hello everyone, and apologies for my absence.

I took a complete break from trading over the past few weeks to reset and reflect. Time & health permitted will try to be more active.

In the meantime, I hope members are continuing to learn, improve, and grow with each passing day, especially by learning from past mistakes.

@Kados Thanks for sharing your trades. One of the most important lessons in trading is that protecting capital comes before making profits. Without capital, there is no trading. Sometimes, not taking a trade is more important than taking one. Patience, discipline, and waiting for high quality setups make a big difference over time.

I would strongly encourage focusing on higher timeframes, trading in the direction of the higher timeframe trend, avoiding overtrading, and keeping risk management tight. Consistency and restraint often outperform activity.

To help with trade management and exits, I’ve collated a few important posts by SwingMan (George) that I believe will benefit both you and other members:
Important posts By George/(SwingMan) on Golden Cross EXITS
Post 121 (May 08, 2023)
Post 150 (May 25, 2023)
Post 168 (May 30, 2023)
Post 424 (September 27, 2024)
Post 549 (July 26, 2025)
Post 804 (October 20, 2025)
Post 919 (December 08, 2025)

These posts contain excellent guidance on exits, trade management, and discipline, directly from the creator of the Golden Cross method (George).

And to all new members, this thread is only around 51 pages. If you focus primarily on SwingMan’s posts, read them carefully, re read them, and practice on demo before going live, I’m confident that within 1–2 months, you’ll be in a much stronger and more confident position.

Let’s stay focused, patient, and true to the Golden Cross method.
Best of luck to all and wishing everyone loads of PIP$.
  • #1,018
  • Feb 10, 2026 10:04am Feb 10, 2026 10:04am
Decided to put TP R1:2)) from first SL. By the evening trades look like this. Actually in the day I saw +180))) But now all pulled back))
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  • #1,019
  • Feb 10, 2026 9:59pm Feb 10, 2026 9:59pm
Opened 4 pending orders. One was closed this night.
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  • #1,020
  • Feb 11, 2026 10:16am Feb 11, 2026 10:16am
The result of the day. One pending order is triggered and two closed. First closed order I showed in previous post and the second is gold.
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