You’re scrolling MQL5 market at 2 AM again. Filter: “Price under $100.” Sort by: “Rating” or “Downloads.” Pages of shiny backtests, 5-star reviews, promises of +300% monthly with 5% drawdown. You think: “For $49–$99, what’s the worst that can happen? It’s cheaper than a night out.” Welcome to the $100 EA trap — the retail…
