How to Buy a Trading Robot on MQL5
The MQL5 Marketplace is the world's largest marketplace for Forex trading robots (expert advisors), indicators, and scripts. It hosts thousands of products from developers worldwide, with verified performance statistics and user reviews. Here is how to purchase and download a trading robot.
Step-by-Step Purchase Guide
Create an MQL5 Account
Go to mql5.com and create a free account. You will need this account to purchase and download products from the marketplace. The same account is used to activate your purchased products on MT4.
Browse the Marketplace
Navigate to the Market section on mql5.com or access it directly inside MT4 via the Tools menu. Use filters to narrow down by product type (EA / robot), price range, customer rating, and trading style (scalping, trend, etc.).
Review Performance Statistics
Before buying, carefully examine the robot's verified trading results: total profit, maximum drawdown, Sharpe ratio, and trading history length. Only consider robots with at least 6 months of live verified results. Read user reviews for additional insight.
Purchase and Download
Click "Buy" and complete the payment using your MQL5 wallet balance (which can be topped up by credit card or other methods). After purchase, the robot is available for immediate download from your MQL5 account or directly inside MT4.
Install on MetaTrader 4
Download the robot to your MT4 platform. It will appear in the Navigator panel under Expert Advisors. See our installation guide for detailed instructions.
What to Look for When Buying
- Verified live trading results — not just backtests
- Maximum drawdown below 30%
- At least 6-12 months of trading history
- Positive user reviews from verified buyers
- Active developer who provides support and updates
- Transparent strategy description (not a black box)