connecting OKX Spot and Futures to MetaTrader 5 – [TradingFinder] - Free

The OKX Spot and Futures to MT5 service is an advanced tool for connecting trading data from the OKX exchange in both Spot and Futures markets to the MetaTrader 5 trading platform.

Using OKX's API, this service identifies a complete list of trading symbols in both Spot and Futures markets and registers them under the "Symbols" section of the MT5 terminal.

Specifications Table for OKX Spot and Futures to MetaTrader 5 Connector

The table below shows the features of the OKX Spot and Futures Expert Advisor for MetaTrader 5:

Overview of the OKX Spot and Futures to MetaTrader 5 Connector

The OKX Spot and Futures market connection to the MetaTrader 5 platform is launched via the "HTTP" communication protocol.

Using the built-in "WebRequest" function in MetaTrader, this service fetches real-time price data, volume, and other trading information directly from OKX servers and displays it in MT5.

To activate this connection, you must authorize the official OKX domain “https://www.okx.com” in the settings to allow WebRequest calls.

How to Enable WebRequest for Connecting OKX in MetaTrader 5

1. Run MetaTrader 5: Start the MT5 application;
2. Go to System Settings: From the top toolbar, click "Tools," then select "Options;"
3. Access Expert Advisors Tab: Go to the "Expert Advisors" tab in the settings window;
4. Allow WebRequest: Check the option "Allow WebRequest for listed URL;"
5. Add OKX Domain to Approved List: Enter https://www.okx.com in the URL section and confirm settings.

After these settings are applied, the expert advisor can connect to OKX servers via WebRequest and fetch live market data, including real-time prices and historical candle data.

How to Add OKX Spot and Futures Symbols to MetaTrader

The related symbols must be added to the platform to perform technical analysis on OKX Spot and Futures cryptocurrencies within the MT5 environment. Steps:

1. Open Market Watch Window: From the top toolbar in MT5, click "View" and click "Market Watch".
2. Identify OKX Futures and Spot Symbols: Symbols added via the "Connect OKX Spot and Futures" EA will have prefixes like OKX.F/s. Select these symbols from the list.

Settings for the OKX Futures to MetaTrader 5 Expert Advisor

The following image displays customizable settings for connecting to OKX Spot and Futures markets within MetaTrader 5:

• Candle count to download (min=100, max=300): Number of candles to retrieve from OKX for chart display;
• Same Symbols, Different Charts, Equal: Standardizes data for identical symbols across different charts.

Conclusion

The Connect OKX Spot and Futures to MT5 expert advisor provides a seamless bridge between MetaTrader 5 and OKX's Spot and Futures markets.

This non-trading tool utilizes the official OKX API to deliver accurate, real-time cryptocurrency trading data into MT5 and displays up-to-date price charts.