Does SignalForge work with OANDA?
Yes - SignalForge connects to the MT5 terminal you control: your alert fires on TradingView, the webhook lands on SignalForge, and the EA opens the order inside your own terminal. No VPS, no new broker, no API keys.
What you need before starting
- A OANDA MT5 account (login + server, see below)
- A TradingView account with webhook access (paid plan)
- A SignalForge account (14-day free trial, no card)
Step-by-step setup
- Create your SignalForge account and copy your webhook URL from the dashboard.
- Register your OANDA account in the SignalForge dashboard: login + server - use the exact string your terminal shows (
OANDATMS-MT5). - Install the SignalForge EA on your MT5 terminal and drag it onto a chart.
- Create the alert in TradingView with this JSON message, using the exact symbol from your Market Watch:
{
"symbol": "BTCUSD",
"action": "buy",
"lots": 0.1
}- Fire a test alert and confirm the order appears in MT5.
- Done - every alert now executes automatically.
OANDA symbols that work (verified)
| Symbol | Instrument | Notes |
|---|---|---|
BTCUSD | Bitcoin | No suffix on OANDA |
EURUSD | Euro | No suffix on OANDA |
US30 | Dow Jones | No suffix on OANDA |
US500 | S&P 500 | No suffix on OANDA |
XAUUSD | Gold | No suffix on OANDA |
Symbols are case-sensitive: copy them exactly as they appear in your Market Watch (Ctrl+M).
Common gotchas
- los indices de OANDA pueden llevar sufijo propio (US100.pro)
- Server string matters: register the server exactly as your terminal shows it - a mismatch means the EA will not match your account.
- Show all symbols: if a symbol is not in your Market Watch, right-click the list, Show All.
- verifica el string exacto en tu Market Watch
FAQ
- Does it work on a demo OANDA account? Yes - demo and live use the same setup.
- Which server do I select in MT5? The one your terminal shows under Tools, Options, Server (
OANDATMS-MT5). Register the same login and server in SignalForge. - Do I need a VPS? No - the EA runs in your own terminal. SFCloud gives you a cloud MT5 (24/7) if needed.
- Can I trade BTCUSD through TradingView alerts? Yes - it is an exact symbol on OANDA.
- What if my prop firm account runs on OANDA? The setup is identical; Prop Firm Shield adds automatic daily and max-loss enforcement.