AI Trading Connection Expert is an analytical Expert Advisor for MetaTrader 5 that connects the platform to large language models (ChatGPT, Claude) to provide real-time market analysis, level detection and textual insights — it is an analysis tool, not an autotrader.

TL;DR: This Expert Advisor sends chart/prompts to AI endpoints (via WebRequest), returns structured analysis inside MT5, detects S/R and market structure, and can summarize news sentiment — use it for decision support, not as an autopilot. Test API usage on demo to confirm reliability & costs.

1. Features (AI Trading Connection Expert)

Below are the main capabilities you should expect from the AI Trading Connection Expert (as implemented in the recent community build):

  • MT5 ↔ AI integration via WebRequest — connects MetaTrader 5 to AI providers (ChatGPT / Claude) using WebRequest; prompts/responses are exchanged over HTTP.
  • Multi-timeframe market analysis — the EA can ask the model to analyze multiple timeframes and return a consolidated view (e.g., H1 trend + M15 intraday bias).
  • Detects support & resistance levels — AI-based level detection: the EA can ask the model to identify key price levels and return them as readable output on the chart.
  • News & sentiment interpretation — the EA can process economic news input/payloads and ask the model to summarize sentiment or likely market impact.
  • Prompt-driven, user-defined commands — traders can type or select custom prompts (for example “analyze EURUSD daily structure”) and get a textual, structured response in MT5.
  • Structured text output inside MT5 — responses are shown in a readable format within the EA panel on the chart for easy reference.
  • Analytical-only mode — crucially, the tool is designed primarily for analysis and not for automated order placement (you remain the decision maker).
AI Trading Connection Expert

2. Install & API Setup — Quick Steps

  1. Download the EA package and upload any supplied files to your Downloads area on MT5Toolbox.
  2. Place the EA file (.mq5 / .ex5) into MQL5/Experts. If helper libraries or indicators are included, add them to MQL5/Include or MQL5/Indicators.
  3. Restart MetaTrader 5, attach the EA to a chart and enable WebRequest for the API URLs you plan to use (Tools → Options → Expert Advisors → Allow WebRequest for listed URLs).
  4. Generate API tokens from your AI provider (OpenAI / Anthropic) and paste them into the EA’s Inputs panel (API key fields).
  5. Enable “Allow DLL imports” / “Allow WebRequest” as needed and test a sample prompt to verify connectivity and output formatting.

3. Key Inputs & Usage

  • Select AI Assistant: choose ChatGPT (OpenAI) or Claude (Anthropic) depending on preference and pricing.
  • API Key: paste the API token in the EA input field (keep tokens private — do not publish them).
  • Model selection: pick a model (e.g., GPT-4, gpt-4o or a Claude variant) — heavier models cost more per request.
  • Prompt templates: prebuilt templates are typically provided (market-structure, news-summarize, level-detect). Customize them to match the exact output structure you want.
  • Request frequency & rate limits: mind API rate limits and cost — configure throttling or local caching to avoid excessive calls.

4. Recommended Use Cases

  • Decision support: use the EA to get a second opinion on market structure, support/resistance, and news impact before placing manual trades.
  • Automated chart summaries: create daily/weekly summaries of key pairs or watchlist items for faster analysis.
  • Prompt-driven scans: run multi-pair prompts (via script) to receive prioritized idea lists — then validate ideas manually.
  • Educational tool: learn to interpret chart patterns and S/R reasoning from the AI responses — useful for newer traders who want guided explanations.

5. Testing & Safety Protocol

  • Start on demo before connecting real API keys to live trading accounts to confirm reliability and expected output format.
  • Track API request counts and cost in a log — a single model call per symbol can add up quickly across a watchlist.
  • Limit auto-execution: keep the tool in analytical mode (no auto orders) unless you have strict validation and protective checks.
  • Implement request throttling — set a minimum interval between prompts to avoid hitting rate limits or incurring surprise bills.

The AI Trading Connection Expert is most valuable when combined with reliable indicator tooling and a clean workflow. Below are practical combinations from MT5Toolbox that improve the signal-to-noise ratio of AI outputs:

Market scanning & trend filters: Use the t3_velocity indicator or the Indicators Library to identify pairs with strong trending momentum before asking the AI for analysis — this focuses AI queries on higher-probability setups.

Key levels & structural context: Cross-check AI-detected support/resistance with the Key Levels indicator so that AI annotations align with measurable structural zones on your charts.

Volatility adapters & execution checks: Pair AI outputs with ATR-based volatility indicators from the Indicators Library to size buffers and avoid over-trading when market conditions are noisy.

Together, these resources create a hybrid workflow: AI for fast analysis and human + indicator confirmation for robust trade decisions.

7. Download

Get the AI Trading Connection Expert package (EA + sample prompt templates) from your Downloads area and paste the Download Monitor shortcode below where you want the file link to appear.

AI Trading Connection Expert turns MetaTrader 5 into an interactive analysis workstation by integrating with leading LLMs. Use it for structured decision support, test API costs carefully, and always keep human oversight in the loop.