Automating Trades with Python and MetaTrader 5

Описание: In this video, we break down how to interface Python with MetaTrader 5 (MT5) to execute market orders programmatically. Instead of just copying and pasting, we look at the underlying structure of the MT5 library so you can build and customize your own execution scripts.

📋 What We Cover:
Initialization: Connecting Python to the MT5 terminal.

Account Check: Verifying connection and account permissions.

The Request Structure: Breaking down the dictionary required for mt5.order_send().

Execution: Sending Buy and Sell market orders.

Error Handling: How to read return codes to troubleshoot failed trades.

💻 Key Functions Used:
mt5.initialize()

mt5.symbol_select()

mt5.order_send()

mt5.shutdown()