August 18, 2025 7:16 AM EDT
MetaTrader is a famous trading platform that allows both novices and experts to trade financial markets such as currency, stocks, commodities, and cryptocurrencies. It is available in two versions: MT4 and MT5, and includes tools for market analysis, trade execution, and automated techniques.
Here's how it works in online trading:
- Market Access: Connects you to a broker's computer, allowing you to monitor live pricing and market data.
- Market Analysis: It offers charts, technical indicators, and sketching tools for analysing price movements.
- Order Placement: Allows you to purchase or sell assets immediately (market orders) or specify conditions for future trades (limit and stop orders).
- Trade Management: MetaTrader assists you in monitoring open transactions, establishing stop-loss/take-profit levels, and managing risk.
- Automation: Supports Expert Advisors (EAs) for automatic trading using pre-defined strategies.
