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THE PROFITMAXTRADER LEARNING PATH

Start with knowledge.
Build your MT5 confidence.

Learn the platform before you place your first trade. Follow Deriv’s eight-part beginner tutorial, set up your account and practise on demo at your own pace.

Free learning • 8 video lessons • Desktop, web & mobile

WATCH · PRACTISE · REPEAT

Your complete MT5 beginner course.

Official Deriv video lessons, brought together for the ProfitMaxTrader community. Use the player’s playlist menu to move between lessons.

This tutorial already includes subtitles. If two sets of words overlap, turn off the additional YouTube captions using the player’s CC button.
  1. Introducing Deriv MT5 · 3:01
  2. Desktop, web or mobile? · 5:08
  3. Market Watch · 4:41
  4. Order Types — Part 1 · 7:20
  1. Order Types — Part 2 · 7:31
  2. Placing a Trade · 3:11
  3. Tool Box — Part 1 · 6:47
  4. Tool Box — Part 2 · 9:28

PUT THE LESSONS INTO PRACTICE

Three steps. One deliberate start.

01 / ACCOUNT

Start with Deriv

Open the partner registration link below and follow Deriv’s account setup process. Eligibility, identity checks and available products depend on your location.

02 / PLATFORM

Choose Deriv MT5

In your Deriv dashboard, find MT5 and follow the instructions for the available account type. Use the login details issued for that MT5 account.

03 / PRACTICE

Begin on demo

Follow the lessons using a demo account. Practise order size, stop-loss settings and reviewing trades before considering real money.

JOIN THROUGH PROFITMAXTRADER

Ready to set up your account?

Use our partner link to begin. If Deriv asks for a referral code, enter the code shown here.

TRN9HSDD7AJQ

Affiliate disclosure: ProfitMaxTrader may earn commission from qualifying activity referred through this link. Existing accounts and referral eligibility are governed by Deriv’s terms.

Open Deriv through our partner link ↗

Keep your password and account credentials private. ProfitMaxTrader will never need your password to help you follow this course.

ALTERNATIVE FOREX PATHWAY

Prefer to explore XM?

Our XM onboarding pathway remains available for traders comparing Forex providers. Review account terms, costs and regional eligibility before choosing.

Explore the XM pathway ↗

A SEPARATE CRYPTO PRODUCT

Discover Deriv Exchange

Deriv Exchange has its own product features and availability. Read the official overview, then use our partner registration link if you choose to get started.

Referral code: TRN9HSDD7AJQ. After registration, access available Exchange products through Deriv. Referral attribution remains subject to Deriv’s rules.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Your MT5 questions, answered.

Is this course free?

Yes. The official Deriv YouTube playlist is free to watch. A ProfitMaxTrader subscription is not required.

Do I need to deposit before learning?

You can watch every lesson without funding an account. Begin with demo practice where available.

Can I use XML bots in MT5?

DBot XML workflows and MT5 Expert Advisors are different formats. Do not assume an XML bot works in MT5. Check the platform compatibility of each product.

Will the referral code change an existing account?

Do not assume it will. Referral eligibility and existing-account attribution are determined by Deriv. Contact Deriv support for an account-specific answer.

Where can I ask for help?

Email [email protected] for ProfitMaxTrader guidance. Contact Deriv directly for account verification, availability or platform account issues. Never share passwords or API tokens.

Trading in Kenya?

Use our existing beginner guide for account onboarding, demo practice and payment checks. Availability and account requirements can change.

Read the Deriv Kenya beginner guide →