You can turn off auto trading in MT5 primarily by using the "Algo Trading" button located at the top of your MetaTrader 5 terminal.
Turning off automated trading in MT5, which is typically controlled by Expert Advisors (EAs), is a straightforward process. The most common and direct method involves using a dedicated button on the platform interface.
Using the Algo Trading Button
As highlighted in the reference, the Algo Trading button is a quick way to enable or disable automated trading across your entire terminal.
- Location: This button is usually found on the main toolbar at the top of the MetaTrader 5 window.
- States: The button has visual indicators to show its current state:
- Green Play State: According to the reference, this state "will allow auto trading." When the button is green, any EAs attached to charts are permitted to execute trades automatically.
- Other State (e.g., Red Stop State): While not explicitly detailed for the 'off' state in the provided snippet, the implication is that another state (often red, representing 'stop' or 'off') exists to disable auto trading. When the button is in this state, EAs will not be allowed to open, modify, or close trades automatically, even if they are attached to a chart.
To turn off auto trading using this button:
- Locate the Algo Trading button on the MT5 toolbar.
- If the button is currently green (indicating auto trading is enabled), click on it.
- The button's color or icon should change (typically to red or a stop symbol), indicating that auto trading is now disabled for all charts and EAs.
This single button acts as a master switch for all algorithmic trading activities within your MT5 platform.
