Everything you need to install, configure, and optimize your GTAlgo trading bots
Make sure you have MetaTrader 5 installed and a trading account (demo or real).
Visit your broker's website or download directly from MetaQuotes:
https://www.metatrader5.com/en/download
Run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions. After installation, open MetaTrader 5.
Use your broker credentials to log in, or create a demo account for testing.
After purchase, download the .ex5 file from your Whop dashboard.
In MT5, click: File → Open Data Folder
This opens the MQL5 directory where all expert advisors are stored.
Navigate to: MQL5 → Experts
Paste the downloaded .ex5 file into this folder.
Close and reopen MetaTrader 5 to load the new Expert Advisor.
Open the Navigator panel (Ctrl+N), expand "Expert Advisors", and confirm your bot appears in the list.
Your GTAlgo bot is now installed and ready to use.
Demo bots are free, limited versions that allow you to test the strategy in backtest mode before purchasing the full version.
Visit the GTAlgo store and download the demo version of your chosen bot.
Follow the same installation steps as above (File → Open Data Folder → MQL5 → Experts).
Demo versions can ONLY be used in the Strategy Tester (backtest mode). Press Ctrl+R to open the Strategy Tester and test the bot's performance on historical data.
Demo versions are restricted to backtest mode only. They cannot be used for live or demo account trading. Upgrade to the full or licensed version for complete functionality.
This section applies only to licensed versions with subscription-based licensing.
Go to: Tools → Options → Expert Advisors
Check the box: "Allow WebRequest for listed URL"
Add this URL to the list:
https://ea-license-backend.gtalgo500.workers.dev
Click OK and restart MetaTrader 5.
Drag your licensed bot from Navigator to the chart.
In the EA settings window, find the "LICENSE SETTINGS" section and enter:
Make sure "Allow Algo Trading" is checked, then click OK.
Check the "Experts" tab in MT5. You should see a success message confirming license validation.
Your bot is now licensed and ready to trade. The license will be validated automatically every 30 seconds.
If you see "License validation FAILED", make sure:
Backtesting allows you to test the bot's performance on historical data before risking real money.
Press Ctrl+R or go to View → Strategy Tester
In the Strategy Tester panel:
Click "Expert properties" to customize settings like lot size, risk percentage, etc. (see bot-specific settings below).
Click the "Start" button and wait for the backtest to complete.
Review the Results, Graph, and Report tabs to evaluate performance metrics like win rate, profit factor, drawdown, etc.
Select a bot below to view its optimized backtest settings:
| Parameter | Recommended Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| RSI Period | 2 |
RSI calculation period |
| SMA Period | 50 |
Simple moving average period |
| EMA Period | 5 |
Exponential moving average period |
| Stop Loss % | 5.0 |
Risk per trade (percentage) |
| Max Slippage Points | 50 |
Maximum acceptable slippage (pips) |
| Parameter | Recommended Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Timeframe | M5 |
5-minute chart for analysis |
| Stop Loss % | 8 |
Maximum risk per trade |
| MA Period | 50 |
Moving average calculation period |
| Percentile Level | 10 |
Entry filter threshold (%) |
| Percentile Bars | 900 |
Lookback period for percentile |
| Max Slippage | 50 |
Maximum acceptable slippage (pips) |
| Close Hour | 22 |
Auto-close positions at 22:00 |
| One Trade Per Day | true |
Limit to one position per day |
| Parameter | Recommended Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Timeframe | H3 |
3-hour chart for analysis |
| Stop Loss % | 3.0 |
Risk percentage per trade |
| CCI Period | 12 |
Commodity Channel Index period |
| EMA Period | 150 |
Exponential moving average period |
| LinReg Period | 86 |
Linear Regression period |
| Exit After Bars (Long) | 10 |
Exit long positions after X bars |
| Exit After Bars (Short) | 13 |
Exit short positions after X bars |
| Parameter | Recommended Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Timeframe | H1 |
1-hour chart for analysis |
| Vortex Period | 31 |
Vortex Indicator calculation period |
| Profit Target Coef | 5 |
Profit target coefficient |
| Stop Loss Coef | 8.0 |
Stop loss coefficient |
| Trailing Stop Coef | 7.5 |
Trailing stop coefficient |
| Parameter | Recommended Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Custom Comment | GT-ApexProXau15m-Demo |
Trade comment identifier |
| Range Ending Hour | 23 |
Hour when range ends |
| Range Ending Minute | 0 |
Minute when range ends |
| Bars In Range | 70 |
Number of bars to define range |
| Stop Offset (Pips) | 19 |
Stop loss offset in pips |
| Bars Valid | 70 |
Period for which bars are valid |
| Move SL to BE | 150 |
Move stop loss to breakeven at this profit |
| MM Lots | 0.1 |
Lot size for money management |
| Timeframe | M15 |
15-minute chart |
These settings are recommendations based on historical backtesting. Always adjust parameters according to your account balance and risk tolerance. Trading involves substantial risk of loss.
If you encounter any issues or have questions, reach out through: