MetaTrader 5
(MT5)

The world's most powerful trading platform — lightning-fast execution, advanced charting and pro-grade tools, across every device.

The Platform Traders Trust

  • MetaTrader 5 is the multi-asset successor to MT4 built for CFDs

    forex and futures — and the platform millions of traders choose to trade on. Expert Advisors, signals, depth of market and hedging, all in one place.

Built for speed, control
and flexibility

  • One-tap execution

    Lightning-fast orders from anywhere in the world.

  • Advanced charting

    21 timeframes, 38 indicators, 44 graphical objects.

  • Automated trading

    Expert Advisors, MQL5 editor, signals and backtesting.

  • Depth of market

    See real pricing and spreads on larger order sizes.

  • Real-time alerts

    Price, execution and news notifications on your device.

  • Fully customizable

    Light/dark themes, rearrangeable panels, your own UI.

The upgrade is obvious

Feature

MT4

MT5

Timeframes

9

21

Indicators

30

38

Order Types

4

6

Economic Calendar

Get MT5
on your device

No download? Launch WebTrader in your browser
and trade instantly.

Common Questions

Need help getting started?

  • What is MetaTrader 5?

    MT5 is the multi-asset successor to MT4 — the platform millions of traders use for CFDs, forex and futures. Expert Advisors, depth of market, hedging and advanced charting, all in one place.

  • Which devices can I trade on?

    Desktop (Windows 7+ and macOS), WebTrader in your browser with nothing to install, and mobile apps for iOS 11+ and Android 5.0+.

  • Do I need to download anything?

    No. WebTrader runs in any modern browser with full charting and order management. Download the desktop terminal only if you want Expert Advisors and backtesting.

  • How do I log in?

    Download MT5 or open WebTrader, then sign in with the server, login and password issued in your Client Area when you open an account.

  • Can I run automated strategies?

    Yes. MT5 includes the MQL5 editor, Expert Advisors, signals and a strategy tester for backtesting.

  • What can I trade on MT5?

    455+ instruments across forex, indices, metals, shares, energies and crypto — all from a single account.

  • What's different about MT5 versus MT4?

    21 timeframes instead of 9, 38 built-in indicators instead of 30, six order types instead of four, plus depth of market and a built-in economic calendar.

  • Is there a cost to use MT5?

    No platform fee. You pay the spread, and commission only on Raw Spread accounts ($6 per lot).

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