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MetaTrader 4 (MT4) for EAs and precise execution
MetaTrader 4 is the platform generations of traders learned on — and the one the largest library of Expert Advisors still runs on. Familiar, fast and dependable.
What it is
The industry-standard classic, still going strong
MetaTrader 4 has been the reference terminal for retail forex and CFD trading for years — and it remains the natural home for the enormous library of MQL4 Expert Advisors and custom indicators traders have built around it. If you already trade on MT4, or you're inheriting a strategy written for it, AQ Markets runs it exactly as you'd expect: full functionality, no restrictions on scalping, hedging or EA use. Not sure which version suits you? See MT4 vs MT5.
Key features
What you get on MT4
Expert Advisors & MQL4
Run existing EAs or build your own in MQL4 — no restrictions on automated strategies.
One-click trading
Fire orders straight from the chart with one-click execution and configurable hotkeys.
Custom indicators & templates
Load third-party and custom indicators, save chart templates and profiles per instrument.
Multi-device access
The same account and chart setup across Desktop, Web and Mobile.
Get the platform
Where can you use MT4?
MT4 runs on Windows, macOS, the web, iOS and Android. Open a demo or live account to get set up on the device you prefer.
Windows / macOS
Full desktop terminal with charting and Expert Advisors.
Web
Trade from a browser with nothing to install.
iOS
Mobile trading on iPhone and iPad.
Android
Mobile trading on Android phones and tablets.
Specifications
MT4 at a glance
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Programming language | MQL4 |
| Order types | Market, pending (buy/sell limit & stop), stop loss / take profit |
| Chart timeframes | M1 to Monthly (9 timeframes) |
| Chart types | Bar, candlestick, line |
| Expert Advisors | Supported — no restrictions |
| Devices | Windows, macOS, Web, iOS, Android |
| Account types supported | Standard, Pro, VIP |
Illustrative sample specifications.
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Compare All PlatformsRisk warning. Forex and CFD trading is leveraged and carries a high level of risk to your capital. Automated strategies (Expert Advisors) do not eliminate this risk. Please read our Risk Disclosure before trading.