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Auto-Sync MetaTrader 5 Trades to Vigil

MetaTrader 5 is replacing MT4 as the standard prop firm platform. The5%ers runs exclusively on MT5. DNA Funded, BrightFunded, Maven Trading, and an increasing number of firms now require MT5 for evaluations. If your prop firm recently migrated from MT4, your new account is on MT5.

MT5 improved on MT4 in several ways: deal-based accounting, more timeframes, built-in economic calendar, multi-asset support. But it shares the same fundamental blind spot as its predecessor. MT5 tells you what you traded. It does not tell you whether you should have traded it. It does not flag that your EURUSD position exceeded your risk parameters, that you were trading during a restricted news event, or that your drawdown crossed the threshold 20 minutes before you noticed.

Vigil plugs directly into your MT5 account and syncs every deal automatically. The AI audit engine then checks each trade against your firm-specific rules: daily loss limits, max drawdown tracking, news restrictions, consistency requirements, weekend holding policies. You get a compliance report that shows exactly where you stand, which rules you broke, and what patterns are putting your evaluation at risk. No more guessing whether you are within limits. No more finding out you violated a rule after the firm emails you.

How to Connect MetaTrader 5

Go to Vigil Dashboard > Settings > Connect Broker.
Select MetaTrader 5 from the broker list.
Enter your MT5 account number, password, and server name.
Vigil connects via MetaAPI and verifies your credentials.
Trades sync automatically. New deals appear within minutes.
Run audits to check compliance against your prop firm rules.

Connection method: Automatic sync via API

What Vigil Tracks for MetaTrader 5 Traders

Trade Entry & Exit

Every entry and exit is logged with timestamps, prices, direction, and position size. Vigil reconstructs the full lifecycle of each trade from raw execution data.

Realized P&L

Profit and loss is calculated per trade and per day. Vigil tracks gross P&L, net P&L (after commissions where available), and cumulative P&L over any time period.

Rule Compliance

Every trade is audited against your personal trading rules and your prop firm constraints. The AI engine identifies violations, grades severity, and cites specific evidence.

Drawdown Monitoring

Vigil calculates your drawdown trajectory against your prop firm limits. Static, trailing EOD, and trailing intraday drawdown types are all supported with real-time tracking.

Position Sizing

Position sizes are checked against your maximum contract/lot limits. Vigil flags when you exceeded your planned size, scaled too aggressively, or added to losing positions.

Prop Firms That Use MetaTrader 5

These prop firms support MetaTrader 5as an execution platform. Vigil comes pre-loaded with each firm's trading rules so you can audit your MetaTrader 5 trades against the exact constraints of your evaluation.

Each firm page includes account sizes, drawdown rules, daily loss limits, and an embedded audit widget.

Try a Free Audit

Upload a MetaTrader 5 trade and see how Vigil audits it against your rules. Create a free account to unlock the full verdict list and save the result.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Vigil support MT5 auto-sync?

Yes. Vigil connects to your MT5 account via MetaAPI for automatic trade synchronization. Enter your account credentials in Settings and trades sync within minutes of execution.

Does Vigil handle MT5 deal-based accounting?

Yes. MT5 uses deal-based accounting where each row is an execution rather than a completed trade. Vigil correctly pairs entry and exit deals to reconstruct full trade records for auditing.

Can Vigil check MT5 trades against The5%ers rules?

Yes. Vigil has pre-loaded rules for The5%ers including their daily loss limit, max drawdown, profit targets, and news trading policy. After syncing your MT5 trades, Vigil audits every position against those rules.

Does Vigil support both MT5 netting and hedging modes?

Yes. Vigil handles both MT5 account modes. In netting mode, it tracks net position changes. In hedging mode, it tracks individual positions with separate entry and exit deals.

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