Trading Platforms
Choose the right platform for your trading style. Compare MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, and more.
MetaTrader 4
MT4The world's most popular forex trading platform. Industry standard for retail traders with extensive EA support.
Key Features:
- Expert Advisors (EAs)
- Custom indicators
- 30+ built-in indicators
MetaTrader 5
MT5The next generation of MetaTrader with more assets, timeframes, and advanced features.
Key Features:
- 21 timeframes
- 38 built-in indicators
- Economic calendar
cTrader
cTraderProfessional-grade platform known for superior charting, fast execution, and transparent pricing.
Key Features:
- Level II pricing
- Advanced charting
- cAlgo for automation
TradingView
TradingViewWeb-based charting platform with social features. Used for analysis, can connect to brokers for execution.
Key Features:
- 100+ indicators
- Pine Script
- Social trading ideas
Why Your Trading Platform Matters
Your trading platform is where you'll spend most of your time. The right choice affects your execution speed, analysis capabilities, and overall trading success.
Execution Speed
Milliseconds matter in trading. Some platforms offer faster execution than others.
Automation
If you use EAs or algorithms, MT4/MT5 are the industry standard. cTrader offers cAlgo.
Device Access
Trade from desktop, web, or mobile. Some platforms have better apps than others.
Charting Tools
Advanced traders need advanced charts. TradingView and cTrader excel here.
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