MT4 Web Trading to trade Forex directly from your browser

The MetaTrader 4 (MT4) trading platform offers almost everything a trader needs for forex trading. Its powerful trading and analysis tools are what have earned the platform global appeal in the forex space. So much so that by 2021, MT4 had amassed a user base of approximately 8 million forex traders. MetaTrader 4 web trading accommodates different types of traders with a range of skill sets and expertise, optimising the forex trading experience.

Robust trading features and functionalities

There are many reasons traders use MT4. The strength of its advanced technical analysis tools to make informed trading decisions is one of them. These include interactive charts and technical indicators to analyse quotes of financial instruments, trading signals, copy trading and algorithmic trading. MT4’s MetaTrader market also offers traders a broad scope of trading applications, over 1700 EAs (paid for or to rent), and more than 2100 technical indicators. Further, the MetaTrader 4 platform also offers trading via mobile applications and the web.

A closer look at MT4 Web Trading

MT4 web trading offers many benefits to forex traders across the globe. The web version can be used to trade forex directly from any browser and operating system, without the need for additional software. The only requirement is a stable internet connection.  

Key MT4 web trading features

The web version of MetaTrader 4 offers all of the platform’s most popular functionalities, with transmitted data securely encrypted. These functionalities include:

• Trading directly via a browser

MT4 web trader accommodates trading through any browser. It is also used with all operating systems including Windows, Linux, MacOS, Android, iOS, etc, and offers reliable data protection.

• All types of trading operations

MetaTrader 4 web trader supports complex trading strategies and 3 trade execution modes (instant, request, market). Information on orders and open positions can also be accessed quickly and easily. Flexible access to these insights makes for more informed trading decisions.

• Monitoring of trades

A trader can use the MetaTrader 4 platform to monitor all trading operations, with access to historical records. This includes market orders, pending orders, stop loss and take profit.

A market order is the commitment to purchase or sell a financial instrument at the best available price and usually results in the opening of trade. A pending order is an order for the execution of a trade at a particular price at a future time. A stop-loss order is an order for a trade to be exited and is used to mitigate losses during adverse market movements. A take-profit order closes an open trade once a certain amount of profit has been reached

• One-click trading

One-click trading enables a trader to open trade directly on a chart at the click of a button. The feature must however be activated on the trading platform.

• Robust technical analysis

The technical analysis tools offered by the MT4 platform are some of its most powerful functionalities. This includes 30 built-in indicators including moving average, Bollinger bands, accelerator/decelerator oscillator, on-balance volume, etc. MetaTrader 4 also offers 24 analytical objects for technical analysis. These objects can be imposed manually into price or indicator charts. Objects include lines (trendlines, support/resistance lines), geometrical shapes (rectangles, ellipses and triangles), Gann dan Fibonacci tools, etc.

• Real-time quotes in Market Watch

MT4’s Market Watch feature allows traders to view live quotes. This enables the quick execution of trades enabling traders to maximise profits when trading opportunities present themselves. Traders can also use this feature to view the chart of an instrument easily.

• Nine timeframes

With MetaTrader 4, individual symbols can be displayed in 9 timeframes (1 minute, daily, weekly and even monthly), allowing traders to view quote dynamics in depth. Technical indicators and graphical objects can also be combined on different periods of a particular symbol.

Why trade with IronFX?

IronFX is a global broker with more than 1.5 clients from 180 countries across the globe. Traders choose IronFX as their broker of choice for several reasons which include access to:

• The MetaTrader 4 web trading platform
• More than 500 trading instruments across 6 asset classes (shares, indices, forex, futures, metals and commodities)
• 80+ currency pairs (major, minor & exotic)
• Multiple account types tailored to the needs of different traders
• Flexible leverage
• Spreads as low as zero pips
• 24/5 multilingual support
• Mobile trading

Accessing the IronFX MT4 WebTrader platform

You can access the MT4 web platform at no cost as follows:

1. Visit the IronFX website
2. Click on Platforms
3. Scroll down to IronFX MT4 Web Trader and click on Learn More
4. Scroll down and click on Launch WebTrader

Accessing the MT4 WebTrader platform

To start trading on the IronFX MT4 trading platform, you must have a minimum of one IronFX MetaTrader 4 trading account. Opening an account is easy. Simply visit the IronFX site untuk membaca to register and open an account of your choice.

To access MT4 WebTrader, all you have to do is simply:

1. Launch the MT4 platform.
2. Enter your details as well as your IronFX login and password you used to sign up.
3. Select a trading server and click the OK button.

After logging in and successfully connecting to the selected server, you will be able to start using your trading account immediately and trade the financial markets.

Starting your trading journey

Whether you are new to trading or a seasoned professional, widening your scope of forex expertise is an ongoing process. Regardless of where you are in your trading journey, acquiring new insights and information will help you become a more strategic trader. One such place to access crucial forex resources is the IronFX Academy. The academy has been designed to provide global traders with the right tools, trading strategies and educational articles to achieve trading objectives.  This includes podcasts, webinars, seminars, trading videos, an Kalender Ekonomi, financial news, current market insights, and much more.

Disclaimer:

This information is not considered investment advice or an investment recommendation, but instead a marketing communication. IronFX is not responsible for any data or information provided by third parties referenced or hyperlinked, in this communication.