How to journal MetaTrader (MT4 / MT5) trades

MetaTrader doesn't have a one-click chart-share link like TradingView — so the trick is the screenshot. ChartRecap's journal is a paste target: screenshot your MT4/MT5 chart, paste, and the setup is on record with every indicator and drawing intact.

Capture an MT4/MT5 chart (works today)

1On your MT4/MT5 chart, set it up exactly as it was at the trade — timeframe, indicators, drawings.
2Screenshot it — Windows: Win+Shift+S (Snipping Tool); macOS: Cmd+Shift+4 then drag over the chart.
3Open ChartRecap → Journal.
4Press Cmd/Ctrl+V anywhere on the Journal page — the chart image saves to your journal instantly.
5Add a note, tag the setup, and link it to the trade so the chart stays with it.

Tip: the whole Journal page is a paste target — you can also paste a raw image copied from any app, not just MetaTrader.

Record the trade

Log the trade with Log trade (Dashboard or Analytics) — symbol, direction, entry, exit, size, stop, and target. For FX, pick Type → Forexand size in lots; P&L is computed for you. Then link your captured chart to the trade so the analytics and the setup live together.

Forex, indices, metals, crypto CFDs — size in lots or units, P&L auto-computed.
Tag the setup against your playbook to score plan-vs-execution.
Native MT4/MT5 statement import (Account History → Save as Report) is on the roadmap.

Why screenshot beats a spreadsheet

A row of numbers can't tell you why you took the trade. The chart can. Capturing the MT4/MT5 screen — the exact candle, your indicators, your levels — is what turns a journal from a logbook into a coach that shows which setups actually pay.

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Frequently asked questions

Does ChartRecap work with MetaTrader 4 / 5?

Yes. MetaTrader doesn't offer a shareable chart link the way TradingView does, but ChartRecap's journal accepts any chart image — so you screenshot your MT4/MT5 chart and paste it straight into your journal. Trades themselves you log in a few seconds or bring in from your account history.

How do I capture an MT4/MT5 chart?

Take a screenshot of the chart (Windows: Snipping Tool / Win+Shift+S; macOS: Cmd+Shift+4), then open the ChartRecap Journal and press Cmd/Ctrl+V anywhere on the page — the image lands in your journal instantly. You can also click 'Capture from TradingView' and drop an image there.

Can I import my MT4/MT5 trade history?

MetaTrader exports an account statement (Account History → Save as Report). Native MT4/MT5 statement import is on the ChartRecap roadmap; today you log MetaTrader trades manually (it takes seconds) or import via a supported broker CSV if your broker provides one.

Is forex supported?

Yes — ChartRecap has a native Forex instrument type. Size in lots, and P&L is computed for you (exact for USD-quoted and USD-based pairs; a conversion rate is auto-filled for true crosses).

Does the chart screenshot keep my indicators and drawings?

Yes — a screenshot captures exactly what's on your MT4/MT5 chart: indicators, trendlines, and annotations. That's the whole point — your journal shows the setup as you actually saw it.