Mutation (GA)

Mutation – A genetic algorithm operator that randomly alters some genes (parameter values) in the offspring solutions. In cTrader’s GA, after crossover, the algorithm “mutates” the new candidate passes by randomly modifying one or more parameter values. MT5’s GA also performs mutations (though not directly exposed to the user). You can control the extent via Mutation Percentage (what percent of child parameters to change) and Mutation Probability (chance each child is mutated) in cTrader. Mutation ensures exploration of new areas in the parameter space.

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