Gold futures · GC & MGC
Gold futures automation for NinjaTrader 8
GhostProtocol trades Micro Gold (MGC) futures through the busiest hours of the gold day, from before the US stock open to midday, entering only when the DASIG lines agree.
- Micro Gold (MGC)
- 8:29 AM – 12:29 PM ET
- Long and short
The strategy
GhostProtocol: the morning gold session
GhostProtocol
Gold often moves hardest around US economic releases and the stock open. GhostProtocol is switched on for that stretch and follows the trend when the DASIG lines confirm it.
- Starts before the 8:30 AM ET data releases
- Wider bracket sized for gold’s volatility
- Done by 12:29 PM ET
Same safety rules as every Venzitech strategy
- Stop and target attached to every entry through the ATM template
- Shares the account’s daily risk budget with the other Venzitech strategies
- Flat by 4:00 PM ET, no overnight positions
- Runs hands-free on a NinjaTrader VPS
Why automate it
Gold moves in bursts. Automation is ready for them.
Gold futures can sit quietly and then move sharply in seconds. Being in front of the screen at the right moment is hard; having the plan already running is easier.
GhostProtocol uses a wider stop and target than the index strategies because gold’s swings are larger. The included ATM template sets this for you.
Micro Gold keeps each tick at $1, so the strategy fits next to the Nasdaq and S&P strategies on the same account.
Contract facts
| Contract | Symbol | Tick | Tick value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Micro Gold | MGC | $0.10 / oz | $1.00 |
| Gold (100 oz) | GC | $0.10 / oz | $10.00 |
Exchange contract specifications from CME Group. Margins and fees depend on your broker or prop firm.
Gold automation questions
Does GhostProtocol trade during news releases?
Its window starts at 8:29 AM ET, so it can be active around the 8:30 AM data releases. Gold can move quickly then; the bracket is attached on entry, but slippage is possible on fast moves.
Can I run GhostProtocol on the full-size GC contract?
It ships with an MGC template. One GC contract carries ten times the dollar risk per tick, so only switch if your account is built for it.
Do prop firms allow gold futures?
Most futures prop firms include gold (GC and MGC) in their product list, but check your firm’s current rules. Prop firm automation guide.
Futures trading involves substantial risk of loss. Automated strategies can and do lose, and past performance is not indicative of future results. Read the risk disclosure.
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