
Welcome to Python algorithmic trading with MetaTrader 5 (MT5), outlining three upcoming Python trading strategies, plus community support, resources, and a YouTube series.
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Open and manage trades in MetaTrader 5 using Python, forming trade requests as dictionaries with action, symbol, volume, price, and stop loss or take profit.
Discover how Python trade classes from Strategy Tester Five simplify sending MT5 trading requests, with examples for buy, sell, stop orders, and managing positions via symbol info wrappers.
Build and backtest a breakout trading robot for MT5 in python, trading XAUUSD on the 1-hour frame with volume-based breakout signals.
Learn to optimize a grid trading bot using Python and Optiuna, tuning grid gap points and window settings to maximize net profit while leveraging backtest results.
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