Python + MetaTrader 5

Build Trading Bots with
MetaTrader 5 & Python

Learn how to build professional Expert Advisors using Python and MetaTrader 5. Complete tutorials, working code examples, and production-ready strategies.

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Why Python + MetaTrader 5?

Combine the power of Python's data science ecosystem with MetaTrader 5's professional-grade execution engine.

Rapid Development

Build and test trading strategies faster with Python's intuitive syntax and rich library ecosystem including pandas, numpy, and scikit-learn.

Professional Execution

Access MetaTrader 5's robust execution engine with direct broker connections, real-time market data, and institutional-grade order management.

Complete Tutorials

Step-by-step guides covering everything from setup to deployment. Learn best practices from real-world trading bot implementations.

What You'll Learn

From connecting to MetaTrader 5 to deploying production-ready Expert Advisors, this repository covers the complete journey of building automated trading systems.

MT5 Setup & Connection

Configure Python to communicate with MetaTrader 5.

Strategy Development

Build, backtest, and optimize trading strategies.

Live Trading

Deploy strategies with proper risk management.

mt5_trading_bot.py
import MetaTrader5 as mt5
import pandas as pd

# Initialize MT5 connection
if not mt5.initialize():
print("MT5 init failed")
mt5.shutdown()

# Get historical data
rates = mt5.copy_rates_from_pos(
"EURUSD",
mt5.TIMEFRAME_H1,
0,
1000
)

# Convert to DataFrame
df = pd.DataFrame(rates)

Topics Covered

Comprehensive coverage of everything you need to build professional trading bots.

MT5 Python API Setup
Historical Data Retrieval
Real-time Price Feeds
Order Execution
Position Management
Risk Management
Backtesting Strategies
Technical Indicators
Multiple Timeframes
Account Information
Symbol Properties
Error Handling

Start Building Your Trading Bot

Clone the repository, follow the tutorials, and launch your first automated trading strategy.