Copy Trade Bot — A Reliable MetaTrader Trade Copier
Mirror every open, modify and close from a master account to as many follower accounts as you need, with per-account lot rules, symbol mapping and protection against double entries.
A copy trade bot, or trade copier, watches a master MetaTrader account and replicates its trades on one or more follower accounts. ExpertNevees builds copiers for MT4 and MT5 with lot multipliers, symbol mapping, per-account risk limits and protection against duplicate or missed copies. Typical copy latency is under one second on a stable connection, and delivery takes 5–7 days.
Copier Features
Full lifecycle copy
Lot rules per account
Symbol mapping
Safety filters
Restart recovery
Alerts
How Trades Can Be Transferred
| Method | Where it fits | Typical latency | Considerations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared files | All accounts on the same computer or VPS | Very low | Simple and robust. The terminals must share the common data folder. |
| Local socket / messaging | Accounts on one machine or one network | Very low | Uses a library that requires DLL imports, which MetaQuotes’ Virtual Hosting does not allow. |
| Cloud relay server | Accounts on different machines or VPS | Low, network dependent | Most flexible. Needs a server and a secured connection. |
Which method suits you depends on where your terminals run. We recommend one during the feasibility review.
The Idea Behind a File-Based Master Publisher (MQL5)
// Master EA (simplified): publishes the current position snapshot to a file in the shared Common folder.
// Follower EAs on the same machine read it and reconcile. Production code also writes atomically.
void PublishPositions()
{
int h = FileOpen("copier_master.csv", FILE_WRITE | FILE_CSV | FILE_COMMON | FILE_ANSI, ';');
if(h == INVALID_HANDLE) { PrintFormat("Publish failed, error %d", GetLastError()); return; }
FileWrite(h, "ticket", "symbol", "type", "volume", "sl", "tp");
for(int i = 0; i < PositionsTotal(); i++)
{
ulong ticket = PositionGetTicket(i); // selects the position
FileWrite(h, ticket,
PositionGetString(POSITION_SYMBOL),
(int)PositionGetInteger(POSITION_TYPE),
PositionGetDouble(POSITION_VOLUME),
PositionGetDouble(POSITION_SL),
PositionGetDouble(POSITION_TP));
}
FileClose(h);
}A follower EA maps each master ticket to its own order and compares snapshots to decide what to open, modify or close. That mapping is what prevents duplicates after a restart.
Before You Copy Trades
- ●Read your broker’s terms: some restrict copy trading or require it to go through their own service.
- ●Managing other people’s money may be a regulated activity in your jurisdiction. Check licensing requirements.
- ●Different brokers have different spreads, execution speed and stop levels, so copied results are never identical to the master’s.
- ●Use a risk guard on every follower. See Capital & Risk Management.
Delivery, Support & Guarantee
Timelines are indicative. The exact price and delivery date are confirmed in writing before work starts, with no hidden costs. Payment: 50% advance, 50% after your approval (USDT or bank wire).
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the copier copy between MT4 and MT5?
Yes. Master and followers can be any mix of MT4 and MT5, with symbol and position-model differences handled by the copier. Netting-account behaviour on MT5 is taken into account.
How fast is the copying?
On a stable connection and a good VPS, copies typically happen in under a second. Actual fills depend on each broker’s execution speed.
Can each follower use a different lot size?
Yes. Each follower can have a fixed lot, a multiplier, balance-proportional sizing or a risk-percent rule.
What if a follower is offline when the master trades?
On reconnect the copier reconciles positions. You choose whether to copy missed trades, skip them, or only copy those still within a price-tolerance.
Does it work on a hosted MetaTrader VPS?
File-based and cloud-relay designs can be built to respect hosting limits, but DLL-based approaches cannot run on MetaQuotes’ hosting. We pick the architecture to fit your setup.
Can I sell copy trading to clients with this?
The software can serve that purpose, but offering copy trading to third parties may be regulated. Consult a qualified professional about licensing in your region.
Official Documentation & Sources
- MQL5 Reference — File FunctionsMQL5.comView Docs ↗
- Virtual Hosting Migration — MetaTrader 5 HelpMetaTrader5.comView Docs ↗
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