MetaTrader 5 Trading Journal
MetaTrader 5 is the next-generation multi-asset platform supporting stocks, futures, forex, and crypto trading. TradeLog connects directly to your MT5 terminal through a free Expert Advisor, automatically syncing every trade to your journal in real-time so you can focus on trading while we handle the record-keeping.
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Expert Advisor
How It Works
Our free 3-in-1 Expert Advisor runs inside your MT5 terminal, detecting and sending trades to TradeLog the moment they are opened, modified, or closed. No manual entry, no missed trades.
Download the EA
Download the free TradeLog 3-in-1 EA from your dashboard and place the .ex5 file in your MT5 Experts folder. Restart MetaTrader 5 to load it.
Enter Your API Key
Drag the EA onto any chart, paste your TradeLog API key in the settings, and make sure "Allow Web Requests" is enabled for our domain.
Trade as Usual
Every trade you open, modify, or close is automatically synced to your TradeLog journal. Open your dashboard to see real-time stats and analytics.
Set up in seconds. Works automatically from there.
Want the complete walkthrough?
Read the full MetaTrader 5 User Guide -- install, connect, every setting explained, plus how to use the on-chart tools with or without a TradeLog account.
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Multi-Asset Support
MT5 supports forex, futures, stocks, options, and crypto all in one platform. TradeLog captures trades from every asset class seamlessly.
Hedging & Netting Modes
Whether you use hedging mode with multiple positions on the same symbol or netting mode, TradeLog correctly tracks and records each trade.
Real-Time Sync
Trades appear in your journal within seconds of execution. Modifications to stop loss, take profit, and partial closes are captured instantly.
All-in-One Expert Advisor
More than trade sync. The EA adds an on-chart Position Size Calculator (auto or manual risk), a stop-loss planning line that auto-tracks price, an optional strict-risk auto-trim, and a candle countdown -- all running directly on your MT5 charts.
Prop Firm Tracking
Track your prop firm challenge progress with drawdown monitoring, daily loss limits, and payout eligibility checks alongside your synced MT5 trades.
Advanced Analytics
Visualize your MT5 performance with equity curves, win rate heatmaps, session analysis, and strategy breakdowns updated after every trade.
Sharpen Your Trading Edge
Go beyond logging trades. Build discipline, grade your setups, and let data guide your improvement.
Risk Calculator
Calculate position size based on your risk percentage and stop loss. Fixed, compounding, or drawdown-aware modes.
Pre-Trade Checklist
Build a custom checklist for your strategy. Verify every condition before entering - no more impulsive trades.
Trade Grading
Grade each trade based on setup quality. A+, A, B grades track your discipline over time.
Decision Tree
Create a step-by-step decision flow for entries. Follow the tree, check the items, get your grade.
Model Analyzer
See which grades and decision paths produce the best results. Data-driven strategy refinement.
Advanced Analytics
R-efficiency, session performance, symbol breakdown, trade duration analysis - all in one dashboard.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about MetaTrader 5 integration
Is the MT5 Expert Advisor free?
Yes, the TradeLog 3-in-1 EA is completely free and included with every TradeLog plan. You can download the compiled .ex5 file directly from your dashboard.
Does the EA work with MT5 hedging and netting accounts?
Yes. The EA automatically detects your account mode and correctly handles both hedging (multiple positions per symbol) and netting (single aggregated position per symbol) configurations.
Will the EA slow down my MetaTrader 5 terminal?
No. The EA is lightweight and only sends data when a trade event occurs (open, modify, or close). It does not run continuous loops or heavy calculations, so your charting and execution speed remain unaffected.
Can I use the EA on multiple MT5 charts at the same time?
You only need the EA attached to one chart per MT5 terminal. It monitors all trades across all symbols in that account, regardless of which chart it is placed on.
What happens if my internet disconnects while trading?
Any trades executed while offline will be synced automatically once your connection is restored and the EA reconnects. No trades are lost.
Can I use the EA without a TradeLog account?
Yes. Attach it with an empty API key and it runs fully offline -- the Position Size Calculator, the Entry/SL/TP lines, the SL auto-track planning line and the candle countdown all work locally with zero network. Auto-sync to your journal is the only part that needs an API key (Basic or Premium plan).
What are the SL auto-track and strict-risk features?
The stop-loss planning line automatically follows the adverse price extreme plus spread, so you no longer re-drag your stop after price runs through it (on by default, planning line only). An opt-in Manual Strict-Risk mode can also auto-trim a position that risks more than you planned. Both are covered step by step in the User Guide.
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