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Happy Crude Oil

WTIUSD · MetaTrader 4 · MetaTrader 5 · Grid

Happy Crude Oil is a trading robot (EA) for MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 that trades WTIUSD, with a grid strategy. It's sold by Happy Forex.

  • Adds trades as price moves against it, so exposure grows with every new grid layer.
  • Suits traders who accept deep drawdowns while a basket of trades recovers.
  • Not for a small account or a strict prop-firm drawdown limit.
High risk · 53.43% max drawdown on our accountIntermediate levelEstablished vendor
Watch the video reviewOur walkthrough of Happy Crude Oil

€319

One-time licence · sold by Happy Forex

Price read from the vendor’s page on 13 Sept 2026. Opens the vendor in a new tab.


On our live account · 31 days at IC Markets

30 closed trades · profit factor 3.89

Max drawdown so far 53.43%

Platform
MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5
Symbols
WTIUSD
Strategy
Grid

Results on our live account

LiveIC Markets · USD 1,000 deposit · 8110804 · 31 days

Total gain

-27.44%

+46.80% on the money put in

Max drawdown

53.43%

the deepest fall from a peak · worst open loss -55.48%

Profit factor

3.89

what the winners made per $1 the losers lost

Average month

-28.00%

Trades

30

closed, over 31 days

Past results, in a backtest or on a live account, don't guarantee future results, and trading with an EA can lose money.

Live results

Our live account running Happy Crude Oil.

Our Account Tracker reads this account straight from the broker, around the clock. The drawdown and the losing months stay on the page, next to the gain.

Risky 5 - WallStreet Recovery Pro + Happy Crude Oil · IC Markets · USD

-27.44%total gain
updated 16 Oct 2026, 17:36 UTC
  • Equity
  • Balance
Equity is the balance plus open profit or loss · 10,503 readings, 16 Sept 2026 → 15 Oct 2026 (400 on the chart)

Balance

$1,468.03

Equity

$1,197.46

Open profit/loss

−$270.57

2 trades open

Worst open loss

-55.48%

deepest loss on trades still open

Account details

Account
Live · USD · 8110804
Deposit
$1,000.00
Profit
+$468.03
Gain on the money put in
+46.80%
Average month
-28.00%
Max drawdown
53.43%
Profit factor
3.89
Trades
30 · 28 won
Tracked
31 days · since 16 Sept 2026
Strategy
Grid, Martingale

Today, this week, month and year

Closed trades only, by the broker’s calendar.

PeriodProfitGainPipsWin rateTradesLots
Today+$43.69-18.54%480.8100.0%20.88
This week+$134.57-22.83%1994.2100.0%62.92
This month+$266.96-14.17%2401.493.8%167.24
This year+$447.08+1.29%5481.693.1%2930.99

Every month, losing months included.

What each calendar month made or lost (UTC), after commission and swap, from 29 closed trades.

Net profit per month

2 months · USD

Month by month

After commission and swap. The bar compares each month with the biggest one.

MonthNet profit/lossSizeTradesGross profitGross lossCommission & swap
Oct 2026+$266.9616$411.05−$192.00+$47.91
Sept 2026+$180.1213$193.50−$10.00−$3.38
Total2 months+$447.0829+$44.53

The latest closed trades, newest first.

The latest 29 of 29 closed trades on account 8110804. The full trade history, open trades and the trade analysis are under every account, below.

The 29 most recent closed trades on account 8110804
OpenClose
15 Oct 2026, 11:15EURUSDBuy0.381.121351.12193−$2.10+$19.94WallStreet Recovery PRO
15 Oct 2026, 02:04XTIUSDSell0.5095.29094.815$0.00+$23.75Happy Crude Oil v1.0
14 Oct 2026, 04:00XTIUSDBuy0.5094.78995.324$0.00+$26.75Happy Crude Oil v1.0
13 Oct 2026, 04:07XTIUSDSell0.5093.67493.204$0.00+$23.50Happy Crude Oil v1.0
13 Oct 2026, 03:45EURUSDSell0.541.115881.11554−$2.98+$15.38WallStreet Recovery PRO
12 Oct 2026, 01:10XTIUSDBuy0.5092.31392.818$0.00+$25.25Happy Crude Oil v1.0
9 Oct 2026, 06:24XTIUSDSell0.5092.15091.660$0.00+$24.50Happy Crude Oil v1.0
8 Oct 2026, 09:00EURUSDSell0.401.119441.11939−$0.57+$1.43WallStreet Recovery PRO
8 Oct 2026, 08:31XTIUSDBuy0.5090.69091.560+$12.96+$56.46Happy Crude Oil v1.0
8 Oct 2026, 08:31XTIUSDBuy0.5095.40091.560+$38.83−$153.17Happy Crude Oil v1.0
Total29 trades30.99+$44.53+$447.08
Showing 10 of 29 trades
The 29 most recent closed trades on account 8110804
15 OctEURUSDBuy+$19.94
15 OctXTIUSDSell+$23.75
14 OctXTIUSDBuy+$26.75
13 OctXTIUSDSell+$23.50
13 OctEURUSDSell+$15.38
12 OctXTIUSDBuy+$25.25
9 OctXTIUSDSell+$24.50
8 OctEURUSDSell+$1.43
8 OctXTIUSDBuy+$56.46
8 OctXTIUSDBuy−$153.17
Total29 trades+$447.08
Showing 10 of 29 trades

Lots, prices and costs of each trade are shown on a wider screen.

Our accounts · 2

Every account running Happy Crude Oil, the losing ones included.

Charts, trades and analysis for each one. Our Account Tracker reads each account straight from the broker. How we run and size them: our Backtesting & Trading Framework ↗.

Total Accounts
2
Total Trades
48
Profit Factor
3.64

Happy Crude Oil, the video review

Oil Expert Advisor: Happy Crude Oil EA ReviewFeatured

Where we run Happy Crude Oil, brokers and prop firms.

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About Happy Crude Oil

Happy Crude Oil automates one thing: oil. The robot trades WTI, XTIUSD, and Spot Oil on MetaTrader 4 or MetaTrader 5, working the M5 chart inside a fixed session that runs 00:00 to 06:00 server time by default. Spreads are calmer then, and the heavy news flow has not started. One license covers unlimited real and demo accounts, paid once. Something worth saying up front, because plenty of vendor pages skip it: this is a grid strategy. Exposure grows when price runs against an open position. Ranging conditions suit that design; sustained trends do not.

Advanced Mechanics of the Happy Crude Oil EA

Two design choices separate this system from a generic scalper.

The time filter. Oil moves hardest when inventory data, OPEC statements, and policy headlines land during New York hours. Rather than trying to trade that, the robot steps aside. Activity sits in the quieter Asian and Australian session, where WTI spreads at most brokers are narrower. You give up opportunity. What you get back is fewer bad fills.

The Smart Broker Function. Contract specifications are not standardized: IC Markets quotes 100 barrels per lot, Darwinex quotes 1,000. Left alone, an identical 0.10 setting would carry ten times the exposure at one venue compared with another. The EA reads the symbol spec at startup and recalculates volume, so your money at risk per trade stays level wherever the account sits.

The part vendors gloss over. Recovery logic layers additional orders when price moves against an open trade. Equity curves look smooth while oil chops sideways. A directional run is where grid systems hurt, and it is why conservative lot sizing matters more here than on a stop-loss-per-trade strategy.

Specifications

Category
Commodity Bots
Platform
MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5
Symbols
WTIUSD
Strategy
Grid
Asset class
Energy
Timeframe
M5
Risk level
High
Experience level
Intermediate
Setup
Plug-and-Play
Customization
Limited
Pricing model
One-Time Payment
Price range
$100-$500
Vendor
Happy Forex
Vendor reliability
Established
Support
Email
Price
€319 · checked 13 Sept 2026
On our account since
16 Sept 2026 · account 8110804

System Overview & Risk Profile

The Happy Crude Oil is designed for traders looking for exposure to the energy markets through an automated oil trading system. It is Best suited for traders who want a hands-off approach to WTI and XTI, specifically those who prefer trading during stable market hours to avoid news-driven spikes. It is Not recommended for traders seeking high-frequency scalping during high-volatility news events or those with extremely low capital who cannot meet the $100 minimum recommended base.

Performance Metrics

Real-world data from backtests and live tracking.

  • 6.7%

    Average Monthly Return

    Observed around 6.7% on demo testing.

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    Observed around 6.7% on demo testing.

  • 12.25%

    Max Drawdown

    Historically around 12.25% to 20% depending on settings.

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    Historically around 12.25% to 20% depending on settings.

  • 06

    Trading Window

    Optimized for 0:00 to 06:00 stability.

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    Optimized for 0:00 to 06:00 stability.

  • $100

    Minimum Deposit

    Starting from $100 for 0.01 lot sizing.

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    Starting from $100 for 0.01 lot sizing.

Core Functionalities of the WTI Robot

Technical features designed for professional energy market exposure.

  • Smart Broker Adaptation

    Automatically detects contract sizes (e.g., 100 vs 1,000 barrels) to ensure consistent risk across all brokers.

  • AutoLots Risk Management

    Scales volume with account balance at 0.01 lots per $100, which compounds gains and, equally, compounds exposure.

  • Optimized Time Filter

    Restricts activity to a defined overnight window, keeping the robot out of the hours when energy benchmarks whip around.

  • Advanced Spread Filter

    Blocks execution once the spread widens past your threshold, which matters most around daily rollover on oil.

  • MT4 & MT5 Compatibility

    One license, either platform, Windows natively or Mac through a virtual server.

  • Calendar-aware filtering

    Optional ForexFactory feed lets the robot sit out scheduled high-impact releases in addition to the fixed window.

  • Configurable safety warnings

    Built-in alerts flag settings the vendor considers aggressive.

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    Built-in alerts flag settings the vendor considers aggressive. Leave them on.

Key Highlights

Why traders choose this xti Robot.

  • 100% Automated

    Set-and-forget operation for XTI and WTI.

  • Smart Risk Control

    Automatic volume adjustment based on account growth.

  • Multi-Platform

    Works on both MT4 and MT5 platforms.

  • Time-Filtered

    Avoids volatility by trading specific windows.

  • Broker Agnostic

    Adapts to any contract size automatically.

Suitability Levels

How to approach using the Happy Crude Oil system.

  • Complete Beginners

    Requires a minimum $100 deposit and a basic understanding of how to run an EA on MT4/MT5.

  • Conservative

    Traders using the AutoLots feature to maintain a strict 0.01 lot per $100 balance ratio.

  • Algorithmic

    Advanced users who may disable Safety Warnings to manually manage high-frequency oil trades.

Why Use This WTI Robot?

The advantages of automated energy trading.

  1. Diversification

    Oil correlates loosely with currency majors, so an energy component behaves differently from the rest of a typical EA portfolio.

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    Oil correlates loosely with currency majors, so an energy component behaves differently from the rest of a typical EA portfolio.

  2. Low Maintenance

    Trades run overnight without supervision, assuming a VPS keeps the terminal connected.

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    Trades run overnight without supervision, assuming a VPS keeps the terminal connected.

  3. Risk Protection

    Spread limits, session boundaries and safety alerts are all adjustable rather than hard-coded.

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    Spread limits, session boundaries and safety alerts are all adjustable rather than hard-coded.

  4. Precision

    Five-minute bars give the entry logic finer granularity than a higher timeframe would.

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    Five-minute bars give the entry logic finer granularity than a higher timeframe would.

  5. Scalability

    AutoLots grows and shrinks volume with equity, in both directions.

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    AutoLots grows and shrinks volume with equity, in both directions.

Setup Workflow

Getting your Crude Oil Algo Trading system live.

  1. Installation

    Copy the .ex4 or .ex5 into your MQL4 or MQL5 Experts folder, then restart MetaTrader so the robot shows up in the Navigator panel.

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    Copy the .ex4 or .ex5 into your MQL4 or MQL5 Experts folder, then restart MetaTrader so the robot shows up in the Navigator panel.

  2. WebRequest Setup

    Under Tools > Options > Expert Advisors, whitelist the ForexFactory URL.

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    Under Tools > Options > Expert Advisors, whitelist the ForexFactory URL. Skip this and the calendar filter stays dormant, which most first-time users never notice.

  3. Time Filter

    Check your broker's server time against GMT before touching anything else.

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    Check your broker's server time against GMT before touching anything else. Most run GMT+2 or GMT+3, and an unadjusted filter puts the whole session in the wrong hours.

  4. Activation

    Register your account number, attach the EA to a WTI or XTIUSD M5 chart, then leave it on demo for several weeks.

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    Register your account number, attach the EA to a WTI or XTIUSD M5 chart, then leave it on demo for several weeks. Backtests will not show you what rollover spreads do to a live fill.

Technical Documentation & Support

Official manual and support channels for the Crude Oil Robot.

Frequently Asked Questions

Technical and operational questions regarding the Happy Crude Oil system.

Do trading robots actually work?

Yes, automated systems like this oil trading expert advisor work by executing pre-defined mathematical rules without emotional bias. While they can be highly effective at capturing specific market cycles, like the 0:00-06:00 window used here, they are not magic. Outcome depends on the underlying strategy, the broker's spread, and the market conditions. Always test on a demo account first to see how the Crude Oil Robot handles your specific broker's volatility and contract sizes.

How much does a trading robot cost?

The Happy Crude Oil is priced at 319,-€. This is a one-time purchase that provides a lifetime license for an unlimited number of real or demo accounts. This single-payment model is designed to be cost-effective for traders building a diversified portfolio of EAs, such as combining this WTI trading bot with gold or forex-specific robots.

Are trading bots illegal?

No, using an automated oil trading system is a standard practice in the professional algorithmic trading industry. Using an EA on MetaTrader 4 or 5 is perfectly legal and widely used by hedge funds and retail traders alike. However, you must ensure your broker allows the use of Expert Advisors and that you understand the risks of automated trading, as software can execute trades rapidly based on market movements.

What is the best trading platform for oil?

MetaTrader 4 (MT4) and MetaTrader 5 (MT5) are the industry standards for trading commodities like WTI and XTI. The Happy Crude Oil system is compatible with both, allowing you to choose the platform that offers the best spreads and lowest latency for your specific broker. For oil trading, a platform with low spreads and high liquidity is essential for the Crude Oil Algo Trading strategy to remain profitable.

Can I use this on a Mac?

Yes, while MetaTrader is traditionally Windows-based, you can run this Crude Oil Robot on Mac, Linux, or Windows via various compatibility layers or specialized VPS setups. The EA is designed to be highly compatible with modern operating systems and trading environments.

What is the minimum deposit?

We recommend a minimum of $100. This allows the AutoLots feature to function correctly, starting at 0.01 lots for every $100 of balance, ensuring you have enough margin to handle the natural fluctuations of the oil market.

Does it trade during news?

By default, no. The session filter restricts activity to roughly 00:00 through 06:00 server time, well ahead of EIA inventory data and most OPEC announcements. A WebRequest connection to ForexFactory supplies calendar information for extra filtering, so whitelist that URL or the feature stays inactive.

How does the Smart Broker function work?

Brokers size oil contracts differently, commonly 100 barrels per lot or 1,000. The EA reads your symbol specification when it starts and recalculates volume accordingly, so one setting produces the same monetary exposure at any venue. Without it, switching brokers would quietly multiply or divide your risk.

Is there a money-back assurance?

Happy Forex operates a 30-day money-back period on its products, subject to its own terms. Refunds are handled by the vendor, not by Algo Trading Space. Read those conditions before purchase, because some vendors require installation proof or exclude accounts that have already traded live.

Which symbols does Happy Crude Oil trade?

The robot is built for WTI and XTIUSD, which brokers may list as USOIL, CRUDOIL, OIL, or Spot Oil. Naming is not standardized across platforms, so check your Market Watch panel before attaching anything. Loading the EA onto the wrong instrument is the most common setup mistake reported.

Does it work on Brent as well as WTI?

Officially it targets West Texas Intermediate. Brent behaves similarly but carries a different spread profile, contract size, and session rhythm, so parameters tuned for one benchmark rarely transfer cleanly. If you want exposure across both crude oils, test Brent separately on demo rather than assuming equivalence.

Do I need a VPS to run this robot?

Strongly recommended. The system trades overnight for most European and American users, and a home machine that sleeps, restarts for updates, or drops its connection will leave positions unattended. A low-latency virtual server sitting near your broker's data center keeps execution consistent without anyone staying awake.

What if my broker's server time is not GMT?

Then the default window fires at entirely the wrong hours. Most brokers run GMT+2 or GMT+3, and that offset shifts the session by several hours, defeating the point of avoiding volatile periods. Check server time inside MetaTrader, adjust the filter values, and only then enable live trading.

Is Happy Crude Oil a grid or martingale system?

It uses grid logic with recovery orders, meaning exposure builds when price moves against an open trade. That design produces smooth equity while oil ranges and sharp losses during sustained moves. Size conservatively, keep the safety warnings switched on, and treat any published drawdown as a floor rather than a limit.

Can I run it alongside other Expert Advisors?

Yes, as long as each robot carries a distinct magic number and you account for combined margin. Pairing an oil system with gold or currency strategies spreads correlation risk, which is why traders build portfolios in the first place. Shared account equity does mean one failure affects everything.

How long should I test on demo before going live?

Four to eight weeks usually covers enough varied conditions to see how the system handles both flat stretches and a genuine shock. Backtests will not reveal your broker's real spread behavior around rollover. Run the demo at the balance you actually plan to fund, since sizing behaves differently otherwise.

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