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The article describes the development of a multi-agent machine learning system for algorithmic trading on MetaTrader 5 based on reinforcement learning. The system has a three-tier architecture: memory neurons store experience, agents make independent decisions, and the collective mind combines them through weighted voting. The system is continuously improved through Q-learning, pruning of ineffective neurons, and evolutionary reduction of exploration.

In traditional trading systems, a programmer or trader must explicitly define each rule: when to buy, when to sell, and where to place stop orders. This not only requires a deep understanding of the market, but also assumes that we can formalize all the nuances of market behavior as clear instructions. But what if the market is too complex for such formalization? What if patterns are constantly changing, adapting, and evolving? This is exactly where reinforcement learning demonstrates its true power.

The system discussed in this article is implemented in MQL5 for the MetaTrader 5 platform and constitutes a complete multi-agent machine-learning architecture. It is capable of trading independently in financial markets, continuously refining its strategies based on the experience it gains.


Author: Yevgeniy Koshtenko

 
I read the story in one go. It’s a shame that the embedded expert advisor doesn’t match the description at all.