Export bars from MetaTrader 5

Red Candle reads candles exported from MetaTrader 5 with Export Bars. Export one file per pair and timeframe.

Steps in MT5

1. Open MT5 → View → Symbols (Ctrl+U).
2. Select your pair (for example XAUUSD) → open the Bars tab.
3. Pick a timeframe and a date range → click Request.
4. Click Export Bars and save the file.

Then import it in Red Candle — see Import candles.

Which timeframes and how much

• Red Candle uses M5, M15, M30, H1, H4 and D1.
• H1 plus H4 gives the best AI Analysis read.
• Similar Patterns needs at least 300 candles of one timeframe (M15, M30, H1, H4 or D1).
• To link your screenshots, the candles must cover their chart times. See Link screenshots to candles.

Good to know

• MT5 exports candles in your broker's server time. Red Candle converts them to your time — set the zone once; see Broker server time.
• No .csv at the end of the file name? That's fine — MT5 sometimes saves without one. Red Candle checks the content, not the extension.