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MT4 Forex
Trading Platform

The World's Most Popular Platform

A minimalistic and exceptional user interface makes it the most popular trading platform in South Africa and around the globe.

FP Markets provides real-time market prices and delivers rapid trade execution on MetaTrader 4, the platform of choice when it comes to forex trading in South Africa. In order to provide an exceptional trading experience, we offer advanced charting tools, a range of technical indicators and up to date market news and technical analysis. A suite of automated trading tools make it the complete package for trading forex and CFDs.

Partnerships with top-tier financial institutions in South Africa and abroad mean that we can provide deep liquidity and ideal trading conditions for traders using Expert Advisors (EAs) or trading robots. Automated trading strategies with instant execution are effortless thanks to an advanced programming language. On the surface, a user-friendly and customisable interface provides a foreign exchange experience like no other. The benefits of MetaTrader 4 extend to risk management with trading account holders able to set alerts for pending orders or risk warnings.

The trading platform can be used across all prevalent operating systems and devices. There are specific versions for the Windows and Mac operating systems with WebTrader an option for those wishing to trade using web browsers such as Google Chrome. The software has further developed to cater for the meteoric rise of smartphones. Android and iOS users can download MT4 mobile trading versions from the App Store or Google Play. Users can easily access global forex markets on iPhone, iPad and other application based devices.

Download MetaTrader 4 from the FP Markets Client Portal and experience trading with the world's most popular forex trading platform.

MetaTrader 4 (MT4)
Platform features:

  • Customisable interface, including colours of technical indicators

  • Traders Toolbox - suite of 12 online trading tools

    One-click trading

  • MarketWatch

  • Live price streaming on live accounts and demo accounts 128-bits encryption for secure trading

  • Expert Advisors (EAs)

  • Customisable alerts

  • Access to MetaTrader market and MQL4 community

  • Compatible with iOS, Android and Mac devices

How Do I Open an account on the
MT4 with FP Markets?

I don't have MT4

  • You can download and install Metatrader 4 in a few
    simple steps.

  • Register and open a Live Trading Account or Demo Account

  • Log in to Client Portal using credentials provided in the email

  • Download the appropriate version for your operating system

  • Install, login and start trading

I already have MT4

If you have already installed the MT4 and would like to start trading with FP Markets, open a Live Account and log in with your FP Markets MT4 Live Account Credentials.

OPEN AN ACCOUNT

REQUEST A DEMO

South Africa System Requirements:
MT4 is available on Windows 7 or higher. It is also supported on Mac OSX.

What Can You Trade on MT4?

Forex

60+ currency pairs
View full list

Share CFDs

63 stocks on
global exchanges
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Commodities

Gold, oil, silver & more
View full list

indices

14 to trade on
global exchanges
View full list

Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple,
Bitcoin Cash, Litecoin
View full list

What Makes FP Markets MT4 Superior?

0.0

Tight Raw Spreads
from 0.0 pips

FP Markets consistently offer some of the tightest spreads in the industry. Trade from 0.0 pips on the major currency pairs.

Raw

Pricing

Access institutional-grade liquidity with no price manipulation, no dealing desk & no requotes.

Fast

Execution

Award-winning low latency trade execution under 40* milliseconds. Delivered from our Equinix NY4 facility server cluster.

Zero

No restrictions

FP Markets provide
conditions for scalping
and EAs with no
minimal distance
between the spread.

One Click Trading

Trade directly off charts with one click trading


Place trading orders, limit and stop orders


Set and modify take profit and stop loss


Set multiple trading alerts

Fully Customisable Charts

3 chart types, 9 time frames & 24 analytical objects


Modify, add & customise chart layouts and indicators


Manage trading signals to suit your trading system


Add personalised charting indicators on FP Markets MT4 platform

Profiles and Chart templates

Save parameters for your charts and indicator settings


Start trading immediately, as the market moves


Switch between separate profiles


Trade different financial markets and strategies

60+ Pre-installed Indicators

Pre-installed with 60+ indicators from MetaTrader 4 chart providers


Free access to MetaQuotes MQL5 community


Access thousands of custom indicators from downloads folder


Advanced analysis and data

Expert Advisors (EAs)

Access tight raw spreads for automated forex trading


Create and edit Expert Advisors with MQL4 programming


Back test EAs with an inbuilt strategy tester on your MT4 terminal


Access thousands of EAs through MQL5 community downloads

MetaTrader 4 Platform for Forex
Trading and Technical Analysis

MetaTrader 4 is a revolutionary Forex trading platform. It is loaded with features and provides the added benefit of a customisable interface. A range of advanced analytical technologies provide traders with the opportunity to conduct market analysis from within the platform interface. This is particularly the case with technical analysis which involves the using patterns in market data to identify trends.

The functionality of the MT4 platform is what sets it apart. There are several key aspects to trading including market analysis, trade execution and risk management. An extensive amount of features provide traders with all the tools required to effectively implement their trading plan.

Not only does it have the necessary tools required to analyse market data and identify patterns, the platform also provides the necessary technological features needed to capitalise on trading opportunities. Some of the key features of MetaTrader 4 are:

Pre-installed Indicators: The MT4 platform has bridged the gap between experienced traders and retail investors by providing access to 60+ technical indicators relating to trends, oscillators and trade volume. Using MT4, traders can identify trends such as Bollinger Bands and moving averages in a timely manner.

Fully Customisable Charts: Trading strategies and risk appetite vary from trader to trader. The ability to customise charts to complement trading strategies or market volatility make the MetaTrader 4 platform unique. You can customise the layout to suit your trading set up and manage trading signals to be notified of particular market situations.

Profiles and Chart Templates: MetaTrader 4 recognises that traders may have alternate trading strategies for different financial markets. To account for such, it allows traders to create separate profiles that they can easily switch between. This is particularly useful for those who trade a variety of asset classes or employ multiple trading strategies.

One Click Trading: This feature allows traders to effectively capitalise on trading opportunities. Time is a critical factor in financial markets and the ability to trade directly off charts with a single click is valuable. Placing orders, taking profit and setting stop-losses can be achieved without any compromise.

Automated Trading: Algorithmic trading (automated trading) is one of the major features of the MetaTrader 4 platform. It allows you to develop, test and apply Expert Advisors (EAs) and a substantial amount of technical indicators. FP Markets tight raw spreads and zero trade restrictions help provide the ideal environment for automated trading. Our clients can also access AutoTrade, a state of the art copy trading system. Learn How To Set-up AutoTrade.

Advantages of Using MT4 Platform
for Trading Forex

ECN Pricing: A key strength of the MT4 platform is that it allows FP Markets to offer ECN Pricing. This means that we are able to stream price feeds directly from our liquidity providers. As a result, Forex traders have real-time access to market prices and high levels of liquidity from top-tier financial institutions. This is one of the reasons why FP Markets are able to consistently offer extremely competitive spreads and excellent trade execution speed. Our spreads start from as low as 0.0 pips on major currency pairs.

Popularity: MetaTrader 4 is the world’s most popular trading platform. This is a significant advantage for Forex traders around the world. There are 10+ language options with a market leading amount of tools and indicators available. The widespread use among expert traders is extremely beneficial to Forex traders looking to utilise automated trading strategies. The platform is specifically designed to cater for algorithmic trading.

Robust Security: In terms of turnover, Forex trading is the largest financial market in the world. This makes security a priority and the MT4 platform does not take a backward step in this department. Its 128-bit encryption provides secure trading with those in Australia trading with FP Markets having the added security of segregated client funds. Traders can easily deposit and withdraw funds via the Client Portal , as well as change leverage levels.

Traders Toolbox: Those with a love trading account can benefit from using the MT4 Traders Toolbox. It provides over 10 sophisticated trade execution management, decision assistance, precise alarms, real-time news and market data apps all accessible via your MT4 terminal. These advanced trade assistance apps help provide Forex traders with an enhanced trading experience.

WebTrader along with mobile versions designed for iOS
Android devices.

Compatibility: Aside from being smooth and user-friendly, Forex traders using MT4 can also benefit from its availability across a number of platforms. FP Markets offers MetaTrader 4 on Windows, Mac OS

WebTrader along with mobile versions designed for iOS
Android devices.

MetaTrader 4 - FAQs

You can download and install MetaTrader 4 in a few simple steps.

Check out our Automated Forex Trading Guide.

Watch the video below for a step-by-step guide on how to download in the MT5 installer and start trading within minutes.

Introducing the All-New
FP Markets Trading App

Low-Cost Trading on the Go!

Trade global markets from the palm of your hand. Access all your favourite products from one convenient app through one account.

Forex / Share CFDs / Indices /
Commodities / Cryptocurrencies

Trade Forex, Share CFDs,
Indices, Commodities
& Cryptocurrencies on the

FP Markets MT4
platform

0.0

Tight raw Spreads
from 0.0 Pips

67+

67+ Trading
Instruments

$100

Only $100
Initial Deposit

30:1

Leverage
up to 30:1

Start Trading Using FP Markets MT4 Account Today

Following 4 Simple Steps

Download

MT4 terminal installer


Open

the file it has downloaded


Install

MT4 following the
onscreen instructions



Login

using your demo
or real account


Register to Download MT4

Start trading today on Metatrader 4 (MT4)


bullet Access 10,000+ financial instruments
bullet Auto open & close positions

Take advantage of rising and falling markets
bullet News & economic calendar
bullet Technical indicators & charts
bullet Many more tools included

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* Winner of ‘Best Global Forex Value Broker’ at the Global Forex Awards 2019 & 2020

** Data acquired from our server shows our EURUSD spread to be 0.0 pips on average 30.92% of the time from 01-12-2021 to 31-12-2021 (available for our RAW Spread trading accounts only).

^ For MT4/5 only. Terms and conditions apply

* The average order execution time between the trade being received, processed and confirmed as executed by us is 48 milliseconds. As observed from our bridge provider between 01-12-2021 to 31-12-2021. FP Markets was rated by Investment Trends as the Best for Quality of Trade Execution 2019

** Terms and conditions apply.

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FP Markets recommends that you seek independent advice from an appropriately qualified person before deciding to invest in or dispose of a derivative. A Product Disclosure Statement for each of the financial products, as well as our TMD (Target Market Determination), are available from FP Markets and can be obtained either from this website or on request from our offices and should be considered before entering into transactions with us. FP Markets is a group of companies which include First Prudential Markets Pty Ltd (ABN 16 112 600 281, AFS Licence No. 286354), a company authorised and regulated by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), Registered Address: Level 5, 10 Bridge Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia and First Prudential Markets Ltd (registration number HE 372179), a company authorised and regulated by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC Licence number 371/18, Registered Address: Griva Digeni, 109, Aigeo Court, 2nd floor, 3101, Limassol, Cyprus. FP Markets does not accept applications from U.S, Japan or New Zealand residents or residents from any other country or jurisdiction where such distribution or use would be contrary to those local laws or regulations.