Deriv MT5 signals

The MT5 trading signals service allows you to subscribe and copy the trades of more experienced traders or provide your strategies to other traders for a subscription fee.

Automatically copy expert trades on your Deriv MT5 account for free or for a fee. Once you've subscribed to a trading signal, the provider's deals will be automatically replicated on your Deriv MT5 trading account each time they place a trade.

Illustration of a computer monitor displaying a trading chart with a pencil, symbolising the creation or editing of trading signals.

How to subscribe to an MT5 trading signal

 Pop-up window on MT5 trading terminal indicating the location of MQL5 signals under the Tools menu.

1. Go to MQL5 Signals

In your MT5 trading terminal, go to Tools and select MQL5 Signals.

Pop-up window on MT5 trading terminal displaying the profile of an MT5 signal provider.

2. Subscribe to a signal provider

Select your preferred signal provider and click “Subscribe”.

Pop-up window on the MT5 trading terminal showing details to confirm before subscribing to an MT5 signal provider.

3. Finalise your subscription

Adjust your trading and risk management parameters. Then click “OK” to complete the subscription.

How to renew or cancel your subscription

Pop-up window showing the location of signal statistics on the MT5 trading terminal.

1. Go to My Statistics

In the Navigator panel, go to Signals and click “My Statistics”.

Pop-up window displaying the details of signal providers the user is subscribed to on the MT5 trading terminal.

2. Select the provider

Select the signal provider you want to renew or cancel your subscription to.

 Pop-up window showing instructions on how to renew or unsubscribe from signal providers on the MT5 trading terminal.

3. Renew or unsubscribe

Click “Renew” or “Unsubscribe” to renew or cancel your subscription.

Note:

  1. An MQL5 community account is required to subscribe to trading signals. If you don't have an account yet, go to MQL5.com to register.
  2. To subscribe to paid signals, fund your MQL5 account.
  3. You can subscribe to only one signal provider with one Deriv MT5 account at any given time. You can use your signal on up to 3 different computers.
  4. Once you've subscribed to a signal, you won't be able to trade manually with the same Deriv MT5 account.

FAQs

How much does it cost to subscribe to an MT5 signal?

This depends on the signal provider you are subscribing to and the subscription fee they have set.

How do I choose a reliable signal provider?

Before subscribing to a signal provider, check factors such as their historical performance, trading strategy, and risk profile. Look for a provider who aligns with your risk tolerance and trading goals.

If you are a professional trader, share your strategies with other traders for free or through a subscription plan. When traders subscribe to your trading signal, your deals are automatically replicated on their accounts each time you place a trade.

Illustration of a computer monitor displaying a trading chart with a pencil, symbolising the creation or editing of trading signals.

How to become a trading signals provider

Pop-up window showing instructions on steps to register as an MT5 trading signals provider.

1. Register as a seller

Log in to your MQL5 account. In the signals page, click “Register” and follow these steps.

Pop-up window showing how to create a signal as a Deriv MT5 trading signals provider.

2. Add a signal

Click “Create signal” and complete the form with your Deriv MT5 account credentials.

Pop-up window showing how to manage signals as a Deriv MT5 trading signals provider.

3. Manage signals

Go to the “My Signals” section to manage your signals.

Note:

When you create a signal, enter the following as your account server name in the Broker field of the form:

  1. Deriv-Demo if your signal is for demo accounts only
  2. DerivSVG-Server or DerivSVG-Server-02 if your signal is for real accounts only. (You can find the account server name on your Deriv MT5 dashboard.)

FAQs

How much can I earn as an MT5 signals provider?

This depends on the subscription fee that you set and the number of subscribers you have.

Is there a cost to set up a signal?

No, you don’t need to pay anything to create a signal.