Question 1

What is TradeLynk and how does it connect TradingView to MetaTrader 5?

Accepted Answer

TradeLynk is an enterprise-grade cloud execution bridge that automatically translates TradingView alerts (indicators, strategies, and webhooks) into instant MetaTrader 5 (MT5) market and pending orders. When your TradingView strategy fires a signal, it sends an encrypted JSON webhook payload to TradeLynk's high-speed cloud relay. The TradeLynk Expert Advisor (EA) running on your MT5 terminal receives the signal and executes the trade within sub-15 milliseconds.

Question 2

How is TradeLynk different from competitors like PineConnector?

Accepted Answer

TradeLynk is engineered specifically for modern quantitative and prop-firm traders with three major architectural advantages: (1) True Decoupled Webhook Secrets: TradingView webhooks never expose your MT5 account numbers or license keys in the alert message; (2) Pre-Execution Risk Guardrails: Automated account-level daily drawdown locks, equity stop-outs, and lot-size caps are evaluated before sending orders to the broker; and (3) Native Dual-Currency Invoicing: Full local support for both Indian INR (UPI/Netbanking with 18% GST input tax credit invoices) and Global USD (Credit Cards/Stripe).

Question 3

Do I need to keep MetaTrader 5 open or run it on a Virtual Private Server (VPS)?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Because MetaTrader 5 executes orders locally on your broker's terminal, your MT5 platform must be running with the TradeLynk EA attached to at least one chart. While you can run MT5 on your personal computer or laptop during trading hours, we strongly recommend a Windows VPS (such as AWS, Contabo, ForexVPS, or BeeksFX) located close to your broker's trading servers (e.g., London LD4 or New York NY4) for 24/7 uninterrupted uptime and single-digit millisecond latency.

Question 4

Does TradeLynk support MetaTrader 4 (MT4) as well as MetaTrader 5 (MT5)?

Accepted Answer

TradeLynk is built natively for MetaTrader 5 (MT5), leveraging MT5's advanced 64-bit multi-threaded order execution, native hedging capabilities, and millisecond timeframes. An MT4 compatibility bridge is currently available for select legacy broker accounts upon request, but MT5 is the recommended standard for institutional speed and reliability.

Question 5

Does TradeLynk have access to my broker login password or trading funds?

Accepted Answer

No, absolutely never. TradeLynk operates on a zero-knowledge non-custodial security model. You never enter your MT5 master password or broker login credentials into TradeLynk. The TradeLynk EA runs directly inside your own MT5 terminal and communicates with our cloud relays using secure TLS 1.3 encryption and individual API keys. We cannot deposit, withdraw, or access your funds under any circumstances.

Question 6

Can I send alerts from multiple TradingView charts and indicators to a single MT5 account?

Accepted Answer

Yes! You can connect an unlimited number of TradingView charts, indicators, and strategies to your TradeLynk account. You can assign unique Magic Numbers or Symbol filters to each strategy so that trades from different Pine Scripts do not interfere with one another.

Question 7

What webhook URL do I configure inside TradingView alert settings?

Accepted Answer

Inside your TradingView Alert creation modal, check the 'Webhook URL' checkbox and enter: https://api.tradelynk.io/api/v1/webhook. Every user receives a unique Webhook Secret key from their TradeLynk dashboard, which you include in your alert message body or query parameter to authenticate execution instantly.

Question 8

What is the difference between TradingView Strategy Alerts and Indicator Alerts?

Accepted Answer

Strategy alerts are triggered automatically by backtested Pine Script strategies using strategy.entry() and strategy.close(). TradeLynk provides dynamic placeholder templates (such as {{strategy.order.action}} and {{strategy.market_position}}) that automatically transmit buy, sell, reverse, and exit commands. Indicator alerts, on the other hand, fire on specific plot conditions or RSI/EMA cross triggers using alertcondition() messages.

Question 9

What format should the alert message have? Can I use JSON or plain text?

Accepted Answer

TradeLynk supports both clean JSON payloads and concise PineConnector-style text commands. A standard JSON alert looks like: {"action": "buy", "symbol": "EURUSD", "lots": 0.5, "sl": 25, "tp": 50}. Alternatively, you can use one-line commands like: buy EURUSD lots=0.5 sl=25 tp=50. Both formats are parsed in sub-1ms by our high-performance parser.

Question 10

Can TradeLynk automatically calculate lot sizes based on percentage account risk?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Instead of hardcoding fixed lot sizes, you can specify risk percentage commands such as: risk=1.0 sl=30. The TradeLynk EA dynamically inspects your live MT5 account balance/equity, retrieves the broker's tick value and contract size for the asset, and calculates the exact lot size so that you risk precisely 1.0% if the stop loss is triggered.

Question 11

Can I specify Stop Loss and Take Profit in pips, price, or percentage?

Accepted Answer

Yes, TradeLynk supports all three formats: (1) Pips: sl=25 tp=50 (automatically scaled for 3-digit and 5-digit broker quotes); (2) Absolute Price: sl_price=1.08500 tp_price=1.09200; and (3) Dynamic Trailing Stops: trailing_stop=20 trailing_step=5. You can also send multiple Take Profit targets for partial profit-taking.

Question 12

Can I modify stop loss, move to breakeven, or partially close open positions?

Accepted Answer

Yes. TradeLynk includes native management commands such as: (1) Close All: close EURUSD; (2) Partial Close: close EURUSD lots=0.25; (3) Move Stop to Breakeven: breakeven EURUSD; and (4) Modify Order: modify EURUSD sl=1.08750. Commands can target specific symbols, ticket IDs, or Magic Numbers.

Question 13

What is the average trade execution latency of TradeLynk?

Accepted Answer

TradeLynk's internal cloud relay processes incoming webhooks in less than 2 milliseconds. When running your MT5 terminal on an Equinix-colocated VPS near your broker's servers, total end-to-end execution latency (from TradingView alert trigger to broker trade ticket confirmation) is typically between 8ms and 25ms.

Question 14

How does TradeLynk achieve sub-15ms execution speed?

Accepted Answer

We built TradeLynk using a lightweight, asynchronous ASGI core, persistent Redis in-memory pub/sub message queues, and an optimized C++ MQL5 Expert Advisor with zero non-blocking polling overhead. We utilize persistent HTTP/2 keep-alive sockets and zero-serialization JSON parsers.

Question 15

Does TradeLynk protect against slippage during high-impact news events?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Every order command allows you to configure a Maximum Slippage parameter (e.g., max_slippage=3 in pips). If market volatility or spread spikes cause the broker's fill price to deviate beyond your maximum slippage tolerance, the EA rejects the order rather than executing at an unfavorable price.

Question 16

What happens if my internet connection drops or the MT5 terminal goes offline?

Accepted Answer

TradeLynk provides real-time terminal heartbeat monitoring. If your MT5 terminal goes offline, the TradeLynk cloud bridge flags the disconnect and queues incoming alerts according to your chosen policy (either discard to prevent outdated executions or hold in a 30-second TTL buffer). You can also configure instant Telegram or Email disconnect notifications in your settings.

Question 17

Can I broadcast TradingView alerts to multiple MT5 terminals at the same time?

Accepted Answer

Yes! On the Pro plan, you can link multiple MT5 terminals and accounts to your TradeLynk dashboard. When an alert arrives, TradeLynk can broadcast the signal simultaneously to all connected terminals with independent lot multiplier settings for each account.

Question 18

How does TradeLynk protect against breaching Prop Firm Daily Drawdown rules?

Accepted Answer

TradeLynk features an automated Daily Drawdown Guardrail. You configure your daily loss limit (e.g., 4.5% for FTMO or FundedNext). If your daily realized or floating losses reach this threshold, TradeLynk automatically locks execution, prevents any further orders for the remainder of the trading day, and can optionally close all open positions to preserve your funded account.

Question 19

Can TradeLynk enforce maximum open positions and lot exposure caps?

Accepted Answer

Yes. In your TradeLynk API Key settings, you can configure hard caps such as 'Maximum Open Positions: 5' and 'Maximum Total Lots: 10.0'. If a rogue TradingView loop or runaway indicator sends 20 alerts within a minute, TradeLynk blocks the excess orders immediately before they reach your MT5 terminal.

Question 20

What is the Master Emergency Kill-Switch and how do I trigger it?

Accepted Answer

The Master Kill-Switch is a single-click security feature accessible directly from your TradeLynk dashboard header and mobile device. Clicking 'Activate Kill Switch' instantly halts all incoming webhooks, blocks all order relays, and can send an emergency flatten signal to close all open positions across all connected MT5 terminals.

Question 21

How does TradeLynk handle broker symbol suffixes like EURUSD.pro or XAUUSD.m?

Accepted Answer

Brokers frequently append suffixes to symbol names (e.g., EURUSD.raw, XAUUSD.m, US30.cash). TradeLynk includes an automated Dynamic Symbol Mapper. You send standard 'EURUSD' alerts from TradingView, and TradeLynk automatically detects your broker's exact symbol naming convention in MT5 and routes the order to the correct symbol.

Question 22

Is TradeLynk compliant with prop firm rules such as FTMO, FundedNext, and The Funded Trader?

Accepted Answer

Yes, 100%. Prop firms permit automated trading via webhooks and Expert Advisors provided that trades originate from legitimate analysis or strategies. TradeLynk includes specific compliance features including no-martingale lot limits, weekend trade flatteners, news-window trade pauses, and custom Magic Numbers for complete audit trails.

Question 23

Does TradeLynk support reverse or inverted trade execution?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can enable Inverted Execution on any API key or strategy. When enabled, a TradingView 'BUY' alert is executed as a 'SELL' in MT5, and vice versa. This is useful for testing contrarian strategies or hedging inverse correlation pairs.

Question 24

Which brokers and prop firms are supported by TradeLynk?

Accepted Answer

TradeLynk works with any broker or prop firm that provides a MetaTrader 5 (MT5) terminal. Popular tested brokers include IC Markets, Exness, Pepperstone, Vantage, FP Markets, OANDA, FXCM, as well as prop firms including FTMO, FundedNext, Funded Trading Plus, Alpha Capital, and The 5%ers.

Question 25

Can I trade Crypto (BTCUSD, ETHUSD) 24/7 on MT5 through TradingView alerts?

Accepted Answer

Yes! As long as your broker supports weekend crypto trading on MT5 (such as Exness, IC Markets, or Bybit MT5), TradeLynk executes crypto alerts 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with zero downtime.

Question 26

Does TradeLynk work on Raw Spread, Zero Spread, and ECN broker accounts?

Accepted Answer

Yes. TradeLynk natively supports Market Execution and ECN Order Execution modes. On ECN accounts where brokers require orders to be submitted without initial SL/TP before adding them in a secondary modification step, the TradeLynk EA automatically handles the two-step execution transparently in milliseconds.

Question 27

Can traders from the United States, Europe, India, and other countries use TradeLynk?

Accepted Answer

Yes. TradeLynk is a global platform available to traders worldwide. US traders can connect to CFTC-regulated MT5 brokers or prop firms, European traders have access to ESMA-compliant accounts, and Indian traders can fund subscriptions via local UPI/INR payments and trade global CFD or prop firm accounts.

Question 28

How does the TradeLynk affiliate & partner program work?

Accepted Answer

Every verified TradeLynk user receives a personal referral link with a 60-day cookie window. When someone clicks your link and subscribes to any paid plan, you earn a 25% cash commission on their initial payment and a 15% recurring residual commission on every monthly or annual renewal for as long as their subscription remains active.

Question 29

How is affiliate commission calculated for Indian INR and Global USD payments?

Accepted Answer

Commissions are calculated strictly on the pre-tax base plan amount. For USD payments on a $29 Starter plan, you earn $7.25 on the initial purchase (25%) and $4.35 on every monthly renewal (15%). For Indian INR payments, the 18% GST government tax is excluded from the calculation, ensuring clean, sustainable payouts.

Question 30

What are the minimum payout withdrawal thresholds?

Accepted Answer

The default minimum balance required to submit a payout request is $50.00 USD for international users and ₹4,000.00 INR for Indian affiliates. Once your wallet reaches this balance, you can submit a withdrawal request from your dashboard at any time.

Question 31

Which payout methods are supported for Indian and International affiliates?

Accepted Answer

We support both domestic and international options: (1) India: Direct Instant UPI (Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm) and NEFT/IMPS Bank Transfer; (2) International: PayPal, Crypto USDT (TRC-20, Solana, ERC-20), Wise, and SWIFT/IBAN Bank Wire.

Question 32

Is there a free trial to test TradeLynk before paying?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Every new account receives a 7-day fully featured free trial with complete access to all webhook features, MT5 EA execution, and risk guardrails. No credit card is required to begin your trial.

Question 33

What is the difference between the Starter and Pro subscription tiers?

Accepted Answer

The Starter tier ($29/mo or ₹999/mo) includes 1 active MT5 terminal, sub-15ms webhook execution, instant Telegram alerts, and automated SL/TP risk guardrails. The Professional tier ($79/mo or ₹2,999/mo) unlocks unlimited MT5 terminals, ultra-low latency dedicated pipelines, multi-account order routing, real-time Discord & Telegram alerts, and priority 24/7 VIP support.

Question 34

Can I pay in Indian Rupees (INR) using UPI, RuPay cards, or Net Banking?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Through our integrated Razorpay gateway, Indian traders can pay in INR using UPI (Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm, BHIM), all major Indian Credit/Debit cards, Net Banking across 50+ Indian banks, and EMI options.

Question 35

Do you provide compliant GST tax invoices for Indian registered businesses?

Accepted Answer

Yes. During checkout, Indian business owners can enter their registered 15-digit GSTIN (Goods & Services Tax Identification Number) and legal company name to receive instant B2B tax invoices with 18% GST input tax credit (ITC) eligibility.

Question 36

Can I cancel or upgrade my subscription at any time?

Accepted Answer

Yes. There are no long-term contracts or lock-in periods. You can upgrade from Starter to Pro or cancel your subscription at any time directly from your Billing dashboard with a single click. If you cancel, your access remains active until the end of your prepaid billing period.

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