What Is the SignalForge Trader Dashboard?
The SignalForge Trader Dashboard is the central command hub for your entire TradingView-to-MT5 bridge. Hosted at dashboard.signalforge-ai.com, it is a responsive web application that runs in any browser. Whether you sit at a desktop or check from your phone, you get full visibility and control over every trade flowing through your automated setup.
There is no software to install and no app to download. Log in from any device and you have access to your signals, risk limits, filters, and account settings. For SFCloud users, the dashboard integrates directly with your cloud-hosted MT5 instance. You can monitor connection status, check EA health, and adjust parameters without ever touching a remote desktop.
What the Dashboard Shows You
The dashboard is organized into seven modules, each giving you specific visibility into your bridge operations:
1. Signals
Every signal that passes through your bridge appears here in real time. Each entry shows the source indicator, the action taken (buy, sell, close), the symbol, the lot size, and the exact timestamp. This is your audit trail for every automated execution.
2. Statistics
Track your performance over time. Win rate, average return, total signals processed, and execution latency are displayed in clear charts. You can spot trends in your strategy performance and identify areas for improvement without exporting spreadsheets.
3. Prop Firm Shield
Monitor your drawdown limits in real time. The shield shows your current daily and overall drawdown against the thresholds you configured. When you approach a limit, visual warnings appear so you can scale down or pause before breaching a rule.
4. News Filter
See upcoming high-impact news events and whether your filter is active. The news filter pauses execution around events like NFP, CPI, and FOMC. The dashboard shows the event calendar and lets you toggle the filter on or off with one click.
5. Trend Filter
View the current trend bias configured for your bridge. The trend filter prevents counter-trend trades by comparing your signal direction against a broader market reference. The dashboard displays the active trend direction so you know what the filter is doing at any moment.
6. Telegram
Connect and manage your Telegram notifications. Receive trade alerts, execution confirmations, and risk warnings directly in your Telegram app. The dashboard walks you through the setup and lets you test your connection instantly.
7. Setup
Configure your bridge parameters from one central location. Generate and rotate webhook URLs, adjust EA settings, manage symbol mappings, and control which features are active. Everything that affects how your bridge processes signals lives here.
How the Dashboard Fits Into SignalForge
SignalForge operates through three core components that work in sequence:
- TradingView: You create alerts and indicators here. When your Pine Script fires, it sends a JSON payload via webhook.
- SignalForge Server: Our cloud server receives the webhook, applies your configured filters (news, trend, risk), and routes the signal to your MT5 terminal.
- MT5 Expert Advisor: The EA on your MetaTrader 5 terminal receives the filtered signal and executes the trade on your broker account.
The Trader Dashboard sits above all three. It is the management layer where you monitor what happens across the entire pipeline. Trades execute whether the dashboard is open or not. But the dashboard gives you the visibility and control that separates a blind automation setup from a professional one.
Connecting Any Indicator, Including LuxAlgo
A common question is whether the dashboard or bridge requires special integration with specific indicators. It does not. SignalForge works with any indicator that can send a TradingView alert webhook. This includes LuxAlgo, ICT concepts, custom Pine Scripts, and any third-party indicator on the platform.
The bridge is indicator-agnostic. Your Pine Script sends a JSON payload to your SignalForge webhook URL. The server parses it and forwards the trade to MT5. Whether your signal comes from a LuxAlgo reversal tool, an SMC structure indicator, or a multi-timeframe custom script, the pipeline is identical. No special plugins. No extra configuration. No compatibility layer.
EA Features at a Glance
The SignalForge Expert Advisor includes five core features that run directly on your MT5 terminal:
Prop Firm Shield
Automated drawdown protection that pauses trading when daily or overall loss limits are reached. Built for FTMO, Funded Next, and other prop firm evaluation rules. You set the thresholds and the EA enforces them.
News Filter
Pauses trade execution during high-impact news windows. You configure which events to avoid and the buffer time before and after each event. The EA stops sending orders to the broker until the window passes.
Trend Filter
Prevents counter-trend entries by comparing your signal direction against a configurable trend reference. Supports EMA, SMA, or custom logic. If the broader trend does not align with your signal, the EA holds the trade.
Telegram Integration
Sends real-time trade notifications, execution confirmations, and account status updates to your Telegram channel or group. Every trade the EA executes triggers an instant message so you stay informed without watching charts.
Symbol Resolution
Automatically maps symbol names between TradingView and your broker. If your broker uses XAUUSDm instead of XAUUSD, or EUR_USD instead of EURUSD, the EA handles the translation. No manual mapping required.
Pricing
SignalForge offers three tiers to match different needs and budgets:
| Plan | Price | What You Get |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | $4.99/mo | Basic bridge, 1 MT5 account, standard execution |
| Trader | $14.99/mo | All features: Prop Firm Shield, News Filter, Trend Filter, Telegram, priority execution |
| SFCloud | $6.99/mo | Cloud-hosted MT5, 24/5 uptime, no PC required |
All plans include a 14-day free trial with no credit card required.
Getting Started in 6 Steps
- Create your account at signalforge-ai.com and choose your plan.
- Log in to the dashboard at dashboard.signalforge-ai.com.
- Generate your webhook URL from the Setup module in the dashboard.
- Configure your TradingView alert by pasting the webhook URL and formatting your signal message as JSON.
- Download and attach the EA to your MT5 chart. Enable automated trading in your terminal settings.
- Monitor from the dashboard to verify signals flow correctly and adjust settings as needed.
FAQ
Can I use the dashboard on my phone?
Yes. The dashboard is a responsive web application that works on any device with a browser. You can monitor your trading, check drawdown levels, and adjust settings from your phone.
Can I use SignalForge without the EA?
No. The EA is the execution engine that receives signals from the SignalForge server and places trades on your MT5 terminal. The dashboard is a monitoring and configuration tool, but the EA is required for live execution.
Is there an API?
SignalForge provides webhook-based integration. You send a JSON payload to your unique webhook URL, and the server processes and executes the trade. A full REST API is planned for a future release.
Does the dashboard work with SFCloud?
Yes. SFCloud is fully integrated with the Trader Dashboard. You can monitor your cloud-hosted MT5 instance, check connection status, and manage your EA settings all from the dashboard.
--- About the Author: Benjamin SF is the founder of SignalForge. With extensive experience in algorithmic trading and MetaTrader 5 infrastructure, he designs high-performance tools that bridge analytical platforms with precise execution environments.