Are EAs Better Than Manual Traders in 2026?
If an EA has been properly backtested and forward-tested for years, why manually trade at all?
Lack of knowledge and technological fear
Smart_algotrade posted:Lack of knowledge and technological fear
are you referring to Manual or EA?
If using an EA automatically means you lack knowledge or fear technology, then by the same logic, using a calculator means you don't understand mathematics. The point isn't manual vs. automated. The point is whether the strategy has a genuine edge, survives different market conditions, and manages risk properly. Automation simply executes that edge without emotions, hesitation, or fatigue.
MusharibMike posted:Smart_algotrade posted:Lack of knowledge and technological fear
are you referring to Manual or EA?
Of course EA
MusharibMike posted:If using an EA automatically means you lack knowledge or fear technology, then by the same logic, using a calculator means you don't understand mathematics. The point isn't manual vs. automated. The point is whether the strategy has a genuine edge, survives different market conditions, and manages risk properly. Automation simply executes that edge without emotions, hesitation, or fatigue.
Of course, EA has only advantages over manual trading.
Smart_algotrade posted:MusharibMike posted:If using an EA automatically means you lack knowledge or fear technology, then by the same logic, using a calculator means you don't understand mathematics. The point isn't manual vs. automated. The point is whether the strategy has a genuine edge, survives different market conditions, and manages risk properly. Automation simply executes that edge without emotions, hesitation, or fatigue.
Of course, EA has only advantages over manual trading.
If EAs have only advantages over manual trading, would you say the main challenge today is no longer execution, but finding an EA with a genuine edge that can adapt to changing market conditions? And what do you think is the biggest reason most EAs fail in live trading despite looking good in backtests?
MusharibMike posted:Smart_algotrade posted:MusharibMike posted:If using an EA automatically means you lack knowledge or fear technology, then by the same logic, using a calculator means you don't understand mathematics. The point isn't manual vs. automated. The point is whether the strategy has a genuine edge, survives different market conditions, and manages risk properly. Automation simply executes that edge without emotions, hesitation, or fatigue.
Of course, EA has only advantages over manual trading.
If EAs have only advantages over manual trading, would you say the main challenge today is no longer execution, but finding an EA with a genuine edge that can adapt to changing market conditions? And what do you think is the biggest reason most EAs fail in live trading despite looking good in backtests?
You need knowledge to do good backtesting, you can easily fall into a place of over-testing and force-fitting parameters.
Yes, certainly; I think using an EA is more profitable and reduces emotion and anxiety.
Wow, this discussion really took off!
A big thank you to everyone who has jumped in and shared their perspective. What started as a simple manual vs. EA question has turned into a much more interesting conversation about strategy, technology, psychology, adaptability, and what actually makes a trading system sustainable.
And honestly, that’s exactly what makes a great trading community—different opinions, real experience, and people willing to challenge each other’s ideas.
So let me throw one more question out there:
If you had to choose just ONE factor that determines whether an EA survives long-term in live trading—strategy robustness, risk management, adaptability, or execution—which one would you choose, and why?
Keep the opinions coming—this is getting interesting!
Is it realistically possible to achieve 10% daily returns with an EA through compounding?
If yes, I’d love to understand how you would structure the strategy to achieve it consistently. What would be the key factors—risk per trade, leverage, number of entries, win rate, position sizing, or the compounding model?
I’m especially interested in hearing from anyone who has actually achieved or tested something close to 10% daily growth on a live account, rather than just in backtests.
What would the setup look like, and what kind of drawdown would you consider acceptable?
MusharibMike posted:Wow, this discussion really took off!
A big thank you to everyone who has jumped in and shared their perspective. What started as a simple manual vs. EA question has turned into a much more interesting conversation about strategy, technology, psychology, adaptability, and what actually makes a trading system sustainable.
And honestly, that’s exactly what makes a great trading community—different opinions, real experience, and people willing to challenge each other’s ideas.
So let me throw one more question out there:
If you had to choose just ONE factor that determines whether an EA survives long-term in live trading—strategy robustness, risk management, adaptability, or execution—which one would you choose, and why?
Keep the opinions coming—this is getting interesting!
Why choose just one factor? That's a recipe for error, a good EA requires all of them and more.
MusharibMike posted:Wow, this discussion really took off!
A big thank you to everyone who has jumped in and shared their perspective. What started as a simple manual vs. EA question has turned into a much more interesting conversation about strategy, technology, psychology, adaptability, and what actually makes a trading system sustainable.
And honestly, that’s exactly what makes a great trading community—different opinions, real experience, and people willing to challenge each other’s ideas.
So let me throw one more question out there:
If you had to choose just ONE factor that determines whether an EA survives long-term in live trading—strategy robustness, risk management, adaptability, or execution—which one would you choose, and why?
Keep the opinions coming—this is getting interesting!
Of course, I prefer consistent results and lower risk or drawdown. Just check out my system at profile
ahmadmaulana2025 posted:MusharibMike posted:Wow, this discussion really took off!
A big thank you to everyone who has jumped in and shared their perspective. What started as a simple manual vs. EA question has turned into a much more interesting conversation about strategy, technology, psychology, adaptability, and what actually makes a trading system sustainable.
And honestly, that’s exactly what makes a great trading community—different opinions, real experience, and people willing to challenge each other’s ideas.
So let me throw one more question out there:
If you had to choose just ONE factor that determines whether an EA survives long-term in live trading—strategy robustness, risk management, adaptability, or execution—which one would you choose, and why?
Keep the opinions coming—this is getting interesting!
Of course, I prefer consistent results and lower risk or drawdown. Just check out my system at profile
I have check your profile and the EA is working good
MusharibMike posted:ahmadmaulana2025 posted:MusharibMike posted:Wow, this discussion really took off!
A big thank you to everyone who has jumped in and shared their perspective. What started as a simple manual vs. EA question has turned into a much more interesting conversation about strategy, technology, psychology, adaptability, and what actually makes a trading system sustainable.
And honestly, that’s exactly what makes a great trading community—different opinions, real experience, and people willing to challenge each other’s ideas.
So let me throw one more question out there:
If you had to choose just ONE factor that determines whether an EA survives long-term in live trading—strategy robustness, risk management, adaptability, or execution—which one would you choose, and why?
Keep the opinions coming—this is getting interesting!
Of course, I prefer consistent results and lower risk or drawdown. Just check out my system at profile
I have check your profile and the EA is working good
yes thanks, I have been test it for 2 month i hope good for longterm
ahmadmaulana2025 posted:MusharibMike posted:ahmadmaulana2025 posted:MusharibMike posted:Wow, this discussion really took off!
A big thank you to everyone who has jumped in and shared their perspective. What started as a simple manual vs. EA question has turned into a much more interesting conversation about strategy, technology, psychology, adaptability, and what actually makes a trading system sustainable.
And honestly, that’s exactly what makes a great trading community—different opinions, real experience, and people willing to challenge each other’s ideas.
So let me throw one more question out there:
If you had to choose just ONE factor that determines whether an EA survives long-term in live trading—strategy robustness, risk management, adaptability, or execution—which one would you choose, and why?
Keep the opinions coming—this is getting interesting!
Of course, I prefer consistent results and lower risk or drawdown. Just check out my system at profile
I have check your profile and the EA is working good
yes thanks, I have been test it for 2 month i hope good for longterm
hopefully it will work long term
MusharibMike posted:Smart_algotrade posted:MusharibMike posted:If using an EA automatically means you lack knowledge or fear technology, then by the same logic, using a calculator means you don't understand mathematics. The point isn't manual vs. automated. The point is whether the strategy has a genuine edge, survives different market conditions, and manages risk properly. Automation simply executes that edge without emotions, hesitation, or fatigue.
Of course, EA has only advantages over manual trading.
If EAs have only advantages over manual trading, would you say the main challenge today is no longer execution, but finding an EA with a genuine edge that can adapt to changing market conditions? And what do you think is the biggest reason most EAs fail in live trading despite looking good in backtests?
Because the market is prone to constant change , if the EA doesn't change or update along with the market, it will fail. but as a manual trader your on sit to take those necessary spiked decisions 1st hand. ☺️
MusharibMike posted:Wow, this discussion really took off!
A big thank you to everyone who has jumped in and shared their perspective. What started as a simple manual vs. EA question has turned into a much more interesting conversation about strategy, technology, psychology, adaptability, and what actually makes a trading system sustainable.
And honestly, that’s exactly what makes a great trading community—different opinions, real experience, and people willing to challenge each other’s ideas.
So let me throw one more question out there:
If you had to choose just ONE factor that determines whether an EA survives long-term in live trading—strategy robustness, risk management, adaptability, or execution—which one would you choose, and why?
Keep the opinions coming—this is getting interesting!
Adaptability, because without constant update the EA will fail, .. once an EA / Trader is winning constantly the room to relax appears, then that unfortunate change which is constant takes place, if not attended, the EA is most liable to fail.
MusharibMike posted:Is it realistically possible to achieve 10% daily returns with an EA through compounding?
If yes, I’d love to understand how you would structure the strategy to achieve it consistently. What would be the key factors—risk per trade, leverage, number of entries, win rate, position sizing, or the compounding model?
I’m especially interested in hearing from anyone who has actually achieved or tested something close to 10% daily growth on a live account, rather than just in backtests.
What would the setup look like, and what kind of drawdown would you consider acceptable?
I've never been a believer of fixed %, what the market offers, i take.
