About the Show Trade History on Chart Indicator
The Show Trade History on Chart Indicator for MT5 allows you to visualize your past and current trades directly on the price chart.
Instead of checking the account history tab repeatedly, this tool plots completed and open positions exactly where they were executed.
You can instantly see entry points, exit points, and trade direction.
The indicator also displays profit or loss information for each trade.
By default, results are shown in points for clarity, but you can switch to currency display if preferred.
This makes performance review much more practical.
Traders can quickly identify patterns, evaluate timing, and refine their execution strategy without leaving the chart window.
It is especially useful for discretionary traders who want to analyze price behavior around their trade decisions.
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ShowTrades.mq5 Indicator (MT5)
Key Features
- Displays historical trades directly on the chart.
- Shows open trades in real time.
- Displays profit in points or account currency.
- Identifies buy and sell positions clearly.
- Option to limit the number of trades shown.
- Customizable color scheme.
- Helps review trading performance visually.
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The Show Trade History on Chart Indicator marks buy and sell entries and exits directly on the price area.
Each completed position displays its profit or loss next to the trade path. Open trades remain visible until they are closed.
This allows traders to analyze how price moved after entry and whether exits were timed effectively.
Guide to Trade with Show Trade History on Chart Indicator
Buy Guidance
- Use your primary strategy to identify a valid buy setup.
- Enter the buy position according to your trading plan.
- Review past buy trades plotted on the chart for comparison.
- Analyze previous outcomes to improve entry timing.
Sell Guidance
- Use your primary strategy to confirm a sell opportunity.
- Open the sell trade following your risk parameters.
- Compare the setup with previous sell trades shown on the chart.
- Evaluate historical performance before increasing position size.
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ShowTrades.mq5 Indicator (MT5)
FAQ
Does the indicator modify or manage trades automatically?
No. It only displays historical and open trade information. Trade execution and management remain manual.
Can I choose how profits are displayed?
Yes. You can display profit in points or switch to account currency depending on your preference.
Why limit the number of trades shown?
Limiting displayed trades keeps the chart readable and allows you to focus on recent performance.
Is it useful for strategy improvement?
Yes. By seeing past trades plotted directly on price, you can identify entry mistakes, early exits, or missed opportunities.
Summary
This trading addon transforms your chart into a performance review tool.
It visually connects your trading decisions with actual price movement, making self-analysis much more efficient.
By displaying both historical and open trades, along with profit results, it supports disciplined review and continuous improvement.
Traders who regularly evaluate their performance can refine entries, optimize stop placement, and improve overall consistency using this practical visualization tool.
