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Python Algorithmic Trading with MetaTrader 5 (MT5)
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Python Algorithmic Trading with MetaTrader 5 (MT5)

Learn how to build and automate your trading strategies in MT5 using Python programming language
Created byOmega Joctan
Last updated 5/2026
English

What you'll learn

  • Everything you need to about MetaTrader5 and its Python API
  • Connect MetaTrader5 with Python
  • Understand the MetaTrader5 API in depth
  • Open, manage, and monitor trades programmatically
  • Trade management classes
  • Work with indicators in Python
  • Design and automate algorithmic trading strategies
  • Back test trading systems using StrategyTester5
  • Analyze trading performance and optimize strategies
  • Build complete trading robots from scratch

Course content

7 sections13 lectures5h 51m total length
  • Introduction1:11

Requirements

  • A Windows PC (recommended for MetaTrader5)
  • Basic Python knowledge
  • No prior algorithmic trading experience required
  • Interest in trading and automation

Description

Build Algorithmic Trading Bots with Python & MetaTrader5


Learn how to build professional-grade algorithmic trading systems using Python and the MetaTrader5 API — from the ground up.

In this course, you’ll go beyond basic scripting and learn how to design, automate, and backtest real trading strategies using a custom strategy testing framework called StrategyTester5.

Whether you are a beginner getting started with MetaTrader5 or a developer looking to automate your trading ideas, this course gives you practical, real-world experience building trading robots step by step.


What You’ll Learn


  • Install and configure the MetaTrader5 platform

  • Connect MetaTrader5 with Python

  • Understand the MetaTrader5 API in depth

  • Open, manage, and monitor trades programmatically

  • Create reusable trade management classes

  • Work with indicators in Python

  • Design and automate algorithmic trading strategies

  • Backtest trading systems using StrategyTester5

  • Analyze trading performance and optimize strategies

  • Build complete trading robots from scratch


Strategies You’ll Build


  • Trend Following Strategy

  • Breakout Trading Robot

  • Mean Reversion Trading Bot


Why This Course is Different


This is not just another theory-heavy trading course.

You’ll learn by building actual systems used in algorithmic trading workflows. The course focuses heavily on practical implementation, clean Python architecture, and real backtesting techniques.


You’ll also work with:


  • Custom-built StrategyTester5 framework

  • Real MetaTrader5 integration

  • Professional trade execution workflows

  • Modular and reusable Python code

  • Strategy analysis and optimization techniques


Who This Course is For


  • Python developers interested in algorithmic trading

  • Traders who want to automate strategies

  • Beginners wanting to learn the MetaTrader5 API

  • Developers building trading bots and backtesting systems

  • Anyone interested in quantitative or systematic trading


Requirements


  • Basic Python knowledge

  • A Windows PC (recommended for MetaTrader5)

  • Interest in trading and automation

  • Basic algorithmic trading experience required

Who this course is for:

  • Python developers interested in algorithmic trading
  • Traders who want to automate strategies
  • Beginners wanting to learn the MetaTrader5 API
  • Developers building trading bots and back testing systems
  • Anyone interested in quantitative or systematic trading