In MetaTrader 5, the default chart only displays the Bid line, and the Ask line is not shown by default. If you need to view the Ask line on your chart, you can set it up using the following steps.
1. Enable Ask Line via Chart Properties
Open any chart window
Right-click on an empty area of the chart, then select Properties
In the pop-up window, go to the Common tab
Check "Show Ask line"
Click OK
The Ask line will now appear on the chart, typically as a red dashed line.
2. Enable Ask Line via Menu
Select the chart you want to modify
Click
Charts>Propertiesin the top menu bar, or press F8Switch to the Common tab in the pop-up window
Check "Show Ask line"
Click OK
3. Meaning of Ask and Bid Lines
Ask line: shows the execution price for long (buy) orders;
Bid line: shows the execution price for short (sell) orders.
Displaying both Ask and Bid lines on the chart helps you clearly understand price movements and accurately determine entry and exit points.
4. Supported Platforms
✅ MetaTrader 5 (Desktop)
❌ MetaTrader Mobile (iOS/Android) does not yet support showing the Ask line.