This is the canonical entry point for MT5, Trading and Setup coverage on this site. Every article below has been written and reviewed by Christopher Hughes, MT5 Trading Platform Analyst. Articles are listed by recency below; the most recent 12 appear in the comparison table. Use either to navigate — there is no required reading order. When the underlying facts change, individual articles are updated and the dateModified timestamp reflects it.
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- MT5 Build 5800 — Trading Dialog DOM Redesign Apr 2026
MT5 Build 5800 April 2026 redesigned trading dialog with built-in DOM, quick order placement specific price levels framework analyzed. - MT5 Algorithmic Trading Guide: Automate Your Strategy (2026)
Complete guide to algorithmic trading on MetaTrader 5. Learn MQL5 basics, build your first EA, backtest strategies, and deploy automated trading systems. - MT5 Android App Guide: Trade on Your Phone (2026)
Complete guide to the MetaTrader 5 Android app. Installation, account setup, charting, order management, and optimization tips for mobile trading on Android. - MT5 Candlestick Patterns: Read Price Action Like a Pro (2026)
Master candlestick pattern analysis on MetaTrader 5. Learn to identify doji, engulfing, hammer, and other key patterns for better entry and exit timing. - MT5 Chart Patterns: Identify and Trade Key Formations (2026)
Master chart pattern recognition on MetaTrader 5. Learn to identify head and shoulders, double tops, triangles, flags, and other formations with trading strategies. - MT5 Copy Trading & Signals: Follow Expert Traders (2026)
Master copy trading on MetaTrader 5 through MQL5 Signals. Find providers, evaluate performance, set allocation, and automatically copy trades to your account. - MT5 Crypto Trading: Trade Bitcoin & Altcoins on MetaTrader 5 (2026)
Guide to trading cryptocurrencies on MT5. Trade Bitcoin, Ethereum, and altcoin CFDs using MetaTrader 5 charts, indicators, and Expert Advisors. - MT5 Economic Calendar: Trade News Events Like a Pro (2026)
Master the built-in MT5 economic calendar for news trading. Filter high-impact events, understand market reactions, and build a news-aware trading approach. - MT5 Forex Sessions: Trade the Right Hours for Maximum Profit (2026)
Master forex trading sessions on MetaTrader 5. Understand Sydney, Tokyo, London, and New York sessions with volatility patterns and optimal trading windows. - MT5 Gold Trading Guide: Trade XAUUSD on MetaTrader 5 (2026)
Complete guide to trading gold (XAUUSD) on MetaTrader 5. Chart setup, indicators, trading strategies, session timing, and risk management for gold CFDs. - MT5 Hedging vs Netting: Account Types Explained (2026)
Understand the difference between hedging and netting account types in MetaTrader 5. Learn which mode suits your trading style and how each handles positions. - MT5 Indices Trading: Trade S&P 500, DAX & More (2026)
Trade stock indices on MetaTrader 5. Setup guide for S&P 500, DAX, FTSE, and Nikkei CFDs with charting, indicators, and index-specific trading strategies. - MT5 iPhone App Guide: iOS Trading Tutorial (2026)
Complete guide to MetaTrader 5 on iPhone and iPad. Installation, account login, charting, trade execution, and tips for effective iOS mobile trading. - MT5 Market Watch Setup: Organize Your Trading Instruments (2026)
Optimize your MT5 Market Watch panel. Add symbols, create custom lists, monitor spreads, and configure the Market Watch for efficient instrument management. - MT5 Multi-Timeframe Analysis: See the Full Picture (2026)
Master multi-timeframe analysis on MetaTrader 5. Learn to combine higher and lower timeframes for trend confirmation, precise entries, and better trade management. - MT5 News Trading Setup: Trade Economic Releases (2026)
Configure MetaTrader 5 for news trading. Pre-news positioning, straddle strategies, volatility tools, and risk management for high-impact economic releases. - MT5 Oil Trading Setup: Trade Crude Oil CFDs (2026)
Set up MetaTrader 5 for oil trading. Configure WTI and Brent crude oil charts, understand oil market dynamics, and apply technical analysis to energy markets. - MT5 Pending Orders Guide: Limit, Stop & Stop Limit Orders (2026)
Master all pending order types on MetaTrader 5. Learn buy/sell limits, buy/sell stops, and the MT5-exclusive stop limit orders with practical trading examples. - MT5 Position Sizing: Calculate Lot Size for Every Trade (2026)
Master position sizing on MetaTrader 5. Calculate correct lot sizes based on account balance, risk percentage, and stop loss distance for consistent risk management. - MT5 Risk Reward Calculator: Measure Trade Potential (2026)
Learn to calculate and apply risk-reward ratios on MetaTrader 5. Use built-in tools, manual calculations, and custom indicators to evaluate every trade setup. - MT5 Scalping Settings: Optimize Your Platform for Speed (2026)
Configure MetaTrader 5 for scalping. Optimal chart settings, one-click trading setup, indicator configurations, and broker selection for high-frequency trading. - MT5 Strategy Tester Optimization: Find the Best EA Settings (2026)
Master MT5 Strategy Tester optimization. Learn genetic optimization, walk-forward testing, parameter tuning, and how to find robust EA settings without overfitting. - MT5 Support & Resistance Tools: Draw Key Levels (2026)
Master support and resistance analysis on MetaTrader 5. Learn to identify key levels, draw lines, use horizontal and trend lines, and trade bounces and breakouts. - MT5 Swing Trading Setup: Charts, Indicators & Strategy (2026)
Configure MetaTrader 5 for swing trading. Optimal timeframes, indicator setups, chart analysis techniques, and entry/exit strategies for multi-day positions. - MT5 Trailing Stop Guide: Lock Profits Automatically (2026)
Learn how to use trailing stops on MetaTrader 5 to protect profits automatically. Setup, configuration, custom trailing stops, and when to use them effectively. - MT5 Web Platform Review: Browser Trading in 2026
In-depth review of the MetaTrader 5 web platform. Compare features, performance, and limitations versus the desktop client for browser-based forex trading. - Best MT5 Brokers 2026: Spreads, Fees & Execution Compared
Compare the best MT5 brokers for 2026. Real spread data, fees, execution speed, and platform features for XM, Exness, IC Markets, and more. - MT5 Expert Advisors: Build, Test & Deploy Your First EA (2026)
Learn to build your first MT5 Expert Advisor. Step-by-step MQL5 guide covering EA creation, backtesting, optimization, and live deployment. - MT5 Indicators: The Only 7 You Need for Forex Day Trading (2026)
Cut through 2,000+ MT5 indicators. These 7 actually work for forex day trading. Settings, strategies, and real chart examples included. - MT5 Setup Guide: Download, Install & Place Your First Trade (2026)
Step-by-step MT5 setup guide. Download MetaTrader 5, install on Windows/Mac/Mobile, configure your chart, and place your first trade in under 10 minutes. - MT5 vs MT4: Which Platform Should You Use in 2026?
MT5 vs MT4 comparison: features, speed benchmarks, order types, indicators, and why brokers are migrating to MetaTrader 5 in 2026. - MT5 Indicator Performance Calculator: Backtest RSI, MACD, Bollinger (2026)
Free MT5 indicator performance calculator. Backtest RSI, MACD, Bollinger Bands, MA crossovers and more. Get profit factor, Sharpe ratio, expectancy, and a 0-100 reliability score f