n8n-nodes-ohlcv-metatrader


This is an n8n community node that lets you fetch OHLCV (Open, High, Low, Close, Volume) data from:
- Cryptocurrency Exchanges (Binance, Bybit, Kraken, OKX, etc.)
- MetaTrader (Forex, Commodities like Gold/Silver, Indices)

Perfect for algorithmic trading, technical analysis, and market data workflows!

Features

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- 7+ major exchanges (Binance, Bybit, Kraken, KuCoin, MEXC, OKX, Gate.io)
- Spot and Futures trading modes
- 1000+ trading pairs
- Real-time and historical data

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- Precious Metals: Gold (XAUUSD), Silver (XAGUSD), Platinum, Palladium
- Energy: Crude Oil (WTI), Brent Oil, Natural Gas
- Forex: All major pairs (EURUSD, GBPUSD, USDJPY, etc.)
- Indices: US30, S&P500, Nasdaq, DAX, FTSE
- Custom symbol support

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- Crypto: Direct API via CCXT library
- MetaTrader: MetaAPI.cloud (recommended) or Custom REST API

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- 1m, 3m, 5m, 15m, 30m
- 1h, 2h, 4h, 6h, 8h, 12h
- 1d, 3d, 1w, 1M

Installation

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1. Option A: Using npm install command in n8n
``bash
docker exec -u node npm install n8n-nodes-ohlcv-metatrader -g --prefix /usr/local/lib/node_modules
`
Replace with your container name.

2. Option B: Install via n8n Settings (if using community nodes)
- Go to Settings → Community Nodes
- Click Install
- Enter: n8n-nodes-ohlcv-metatrader
- Click Install

3. Option C: Local package installation
`bash
# Copy package into container
docker cp ./n8n-nodes-ohlcv-metatrader :/tmp/

# Install from local directory
docker exec -u node sh -c "cd ~/.n8n/nodes && npm install /tmp/n8n-nodes-ohlcv-metatrader"
`

4. Restart n8n
`bash
docker restart
`

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`bash
cd ~/.n8n/nodes
npm install n8n-nodes-ohlcv-metatrader
`

Restart n8n.

Usage

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`
Data Source: Crypto Exchange
Exchange: Binance
Mode: Spot
Symbol: BTC/USDT
Timeframe: 1h
Limit: 50
`

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`
Data Source: MetaTrader (Forex/Commodities)
Platform: MetaTrader 5
Connection Type: MetaAPI (Cloud)
MetaAPI Token: your-token-here
Account ID: your-account-id
Symbol: Gold (XAU/USD)
Timeframe: 1h
Limit: 100
`

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`
Data Source: MetaTrader
Symbol: EUR/USD
Timeframe: 15m
Limit: 200
`

MetaAPI Setup

For MetaTrader data, we recommend using MetaAPI.cloud:

1. Sign up at metaapi.cloud (free tier available)
2. Add your MT4/MT5 account
3. Copy your Auth Token and Account ID
4. Use them in the n8n node

Free Tier: 1 account, historical data access, real-time streaming.

Output Format

Returns OHLCV data in a standardized format:

`json
{
"dataSource": "metatrader",
"symbol": "XAUUSD",
"timeframe": "1h",
"count": 50,
"data": [
[2045.50, 2048.75, 2044.20, 2047.30, 1250, 1704711600000],
[2047.30, 2050.10, 2046.80, 2049.50, 1340, 1704715200000]
],
"metadata": {
"platform": "mt5",
"fetchTimestamp": "2025-01-08T12:00:00.000Z"
}
}
`

Each candle: [Open, High, Low, Close, Volume, Timestamp]

Workflow Ideas

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`
Get OHLCV (Gold)
→ Technical Indicators (RSI, MACD, Bollinger Bands)
→ Candlestick Pattern Detector
→ Support/Resistance Levels
→ Trading Strategy
→ Execute Trade
`

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`
Get OHLCV (Gold) ─┐
Get OHLCV (Oil) ─┼→ Merge → Analysis → Alert
Get OHLCV (BTC) ─┘
`

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`
Get OHLCV (EURUSD) ─┐
Get OHLCV (GBPUSD) ├→ Correlation Analysis → Dashboard
Get OHLCV (USDJPY) ─┘
`

Compatibility

- n8n version: 0.200.0+
- Node.js: 18.0.0+
- Compatible with Docker, native installations, and n8n cloud

Nodes Included

- Get OHLCV (Crypto + MetaTrader): Fetch OHLCV data from crypto exchanges or MetaTrader

Dependencies

- ccxt: ^4.5.17 (cryptocurrency exchange API)
- Built-in Node.js modules for MetaTrader API calls

Troubleshooting

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Different brokers use different symbol names:
- Gold: XAUUSD, XAUUSD., GOLD
- Oil: XTIUSD, USOIL, WTI`

Use the "Custom Symbol" option to enter your broker's exact symbol name.

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If installing manually in Docker, use volume mounts or rebuild the container. See Docker Deployment Guide.

Support

- Issues: GitHub Issues
- n8n Community: community.n8n.io
- MetaAPI Docs: metaapi.cloud/docs

License

MIT

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please open an issue or pull request.

Credits

- Built for the n8n community
- Uses CCXT for cryptocurrency data
- Integrates with MetaAPI for forex/commodities

Keywords

n8n, trading, forex, commodities, gold, silver, oil, cryptocurrency, bitcoin, OHLCV, candlestick, technical-analysis, metatrader, mt4, mt5, binance, bybit, kraken