Algorithmic Trading using Python on MetaTrader5 Platform

Installations & Python Packages
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I am not able to place a trade after watching yesterday's webinar on Algorithmic Trading using Python on the MetaTrader 5 platform. I am getting an error message that trading is disabled.

Surprisingly, I am also not able to place a trade manually on the platform as the new order button is also inactive. Kindly assist. Thank you.

Francis
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This is not related to Python or Quantra, if the trading is disabled is because your broker has disabled the trading for your account.



Ask them directly.

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Thanks for the reply, Daniel. 



@Francis, 



Make sure that trading is enabled in the platform settings.

  • Go to Tools > Options > Expert Advisors and ensure that "Allow automated trading" is checked if you are using an algorithm.
  • Go to Tools > Options > Trade and ensure that "One Click Trading" is checked to place order manually.
Let us know if this issue is resolved.