MetaTrader 4 (MT4)
MT4 is the lighter of the two MetaTrader builds FXGT offers — installable on Windows and macOS, in a browser or on a phone — and it is offered alongside MT5 rather than instead of it.
Open FXGT Account →MT4 is the lighter of FXGT's two MetaTrader platforms — free to install on desktop, web or mobile, open on the Mini, Standard, Pro and ECN Zero tiers, and the one to pick when the strategy runs on an Expert Advisor written for MT4.
MetaTrader 4 (MT4) at FXGT
- No cost to install, from FXGT's site or an app store
- Runs Expert Advisors and custom indicators, and backtests them on historical data
- Listed on the Mini, Standard, Pro and ECN Zero tiers — every FXGT account except Optimus, which FXGT lists on MT5 only
- Nine timeframes and four pending-order types: the trade-off for the lighter build
Which FXGT platform should you use?
| Platform | Pricing model | Best for | Devices |
|---|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Free | EA-driven strategies, a familiar layout | Windows, macOS, web, iOS, Android |
| MT5 | Free | Depth of market, 21 timeframes, the Optimus tier | Windows, macOS, web, iOS, Android |
FXGT offers several platforms — choose by pricing model, what you trade and your device. All connect to the same account.
Get started
Download MetaTrader 4 (MT4) from your client area after you open an account, or try it first on a free demo.
Open FXGT Account →What MT4 trades away for the lighter build
| Feature | MT4 |
|---|---|
| Timeframes | 9 |
| Pending order types | 4 |
| Depth of market | Not available |
| Backtesting | One symbol at a time |
| FXGT tiers it opens | Mini, Standard, Pro, ECN Zero (all but Optimus) |
MetaTrader platform specifications; which tiers each platform opens is FXGT's. Confirm current terms before you trade.