What is MetaTrader 4 (MT4)?
The world's most popular forex trading platform
Overview
MetaTrader 4, developed by MetaQuotes Software, is the gold standard for retail forex and CFD trading. Launched in 2005, MT4 offers an intuitive interface, advanced charting with 30+ technical indicators, automated trading through Expert Advisors (EAs), and a massive community of third-party tools and scripts. It supports multiple order types including market, pending, stop, and trailing stop orders.
Key features
Advanced charting with 30+ built-in technical indicators
Expert Advisors (EAs) for automated trading strategies
MQL4 programming language for custom indicators and scripts
One-click trading and multiple order types
Real-time price quotes and news feed
Strategy Tester for backtesting trading robots
Alerts and push notifications
Multi-language support with 40+ languages
System requirements
- Windows 7 or later / macOS 10.13+ (via Wine or native)
- 512 MB RAM minimum, 1 GB recommended
- Internet connection (56 Kbps minimum)
- Screen resolution 1024×768 or higher
