

Why MT4 is Still Popular Since its inception, the proliferation of MT4 has been due in large part to its ability for end users to write their own trading scripts and robots that could automate trading. Mobile trading, Trading Signals and the Market are the integral parts of MT4 that collectively look to bolster trader’s experiences with the platform. The server component is run by the broker and the client software is provided to the broker’s customers, who use it to see live streaming prices and charts, to place orders, and to manage their accounts. The software is licensed to FXbrokers who provide the software to their clients and consists of both a client and server component. Despite the emergence and adoption of the newer MT5 variant, MT4 has remained the dominant and de-facto platform utilized by brokers since its release by MetaQuotes Software since 2005.MT4 is widely used in the online retail foreign exchange space by traders. MetaTrader 4 (MT4) functions as a comprehensive platform for trading foreign exchange (FX), analyzing financial markets, and using expert advisors. Alpari has announced today that it is launching a new informational service – FxWirePro – which offers economic news and commentary directly on the MetaTrader 4 (MT4)
