MetaTrader 5
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Trading made easier with FXOpen and MT5
Looking for an optimised trading experience? Join FXOpen and open an MT5 trading account today.
Why choose MetaTrader 5? As an upgraded version of MT4, MetaTrader 5 is a comprehensive multi-asset platform that allows you to trade forex, index, commodity, share, and cryptocurrency* CFDs. With its technical analysis indicators, expanded timeframes, and depth of market window with L2 prices, MT5 gives you greater control and insight into your trades.
FXOpen and MetaTrader 5: Why trade with us?
Trade multiple markets on a single platform
As your dedicated MetaTrader 5 broker, FXOpen offers forex, shares, indices, commodity and cryptocurrency* CFD trading – all from a single platform, making your trading experience simple.
Regulated and authorised
FXOpen is regulated by the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority and ensures your funds are safeguarded up to £85,000 through the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS).
Make your trading experience unique
Tailoring the MetaTrader 5 trading platform to suit your personal style and strategies is fast and easy. With MT5, you remain in complete control of your trading experience.
At home or on the go – 24/7
There's no limit to where and when you can trade. Access the MT5 trading platform via desktop, web, or mobile—whichever works best for you.
Seamless automated trading
Download and use ready-made scripts and expert advisors or create custom indicators or scripts tailored to your unique trading strategy.
Comprehensive market analysis
MetaTrader 5 provides a wealth of resources to improve your trading skills. Use a variety of built-in indicators, chart tools, historical quotes centre, strategy tester, and news updates.
MetaTrader 5: Key features and functions
Trade Smarter
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Trade with expert advisors without programming skills:
– Explore the MQL market and code base, which offer thousands of pre-built expert advisors, indicators, and scripts to enhance your trading strategies.– Discover a wide selection of expert advisors and indicators in the built-in MetaTrader Market, making it easy to find the tools you need.
- Manage trades with market, pending, stop-loss, take-profit and trailing stop orders.
- Place and modify orders straight from the charts, allowing you to react quickly to market events.
Trade Flexibly
- Flexible account options: The platform offers two order accounting systems to suit your trading style: netting and hedging.
- Mobile trading: Trade on the go with the MT5 app, available for both iOS and Android devices.
- Virtual private server (VPS): Ensure uninterrupted, 24/7 trading by using a virtual private server, allowing trades to execute even when your PC is turned off.
Trade Wisely
- MetaTrader 5 offers comprehensive fundamental analysis tools, including an economic calendar and financial news updates, to keep you informed of market developments.
- Test your trading strategies across different currencies easily with a multi-currency strategy tester.
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Advanced Technical Analysis:
– Monitor price movements with 21 available timeframes.– Analyse the market using over 35 built-in technical indicators and over 40 graphical objects.
MetaTrader 5: Download
MetaTrader 5 is free to download and compatible with multiple devices, allowing you to trade safely and conveniently. Whether you choose to access the web platform, use MT5 on your desktop, or trade on a mobile device, you can get started with ease.
How to open an MT5 trading account
- Open an MT5 account with FXOpen to access a multi-asset platform to trade forex, index, commodity, share, and crypto* CFDs.
- Once logged in, follow the on-screen prompts to download MetaTrader 5 for PC or mobile devices. Alternatively, visit the web platform to access your account.
- Deposit funds quickly and securely using a variety of available funding options, and begin your trading journey.
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About MT5 trading account at FXOpen
For comprehensive information, visit our Knowledge Base. If you have any questions or enquiries, feel free to reach out to us.
What is Metatrader 5?
MetaTrader 5 (MT5) is a powerful platform developed by MetaQuotes Software, designed for trading forex, stocks, commodities, and other financial instruments. Launched in 2010 as the successor to MetaTrader 4 (MT4), MT5 offers enhanced features and functionality aimed at traders of all levels.
The platform offers more order types, additional timeframes, over 40 built-in technical indicators, and an integrated economic calendar for fundamental analysis. It also provides a depth of market features for enhanced liquidity insights and uses MQL5 for more advanced automated trading capabilities.
How to use MetaTrader 5
MT5 is quick to learn and easy to navigate. To begin, simply open an MT5 trading account with FXOpen. Download MT5 for Windows or MacOS, Android or iOS devices or use a web platform. Once you’ve selected the version that best fits your device, you can dive into its impressive features and functions.
- Login to your account
- Understand the interface
- Analyse the market
- Open a position
- Manage open positions
- Withdraw funds.
Customise your charts and add extra indicators to align with your trading style or strategy.
What can you trade on the MetaTrader 5 trading platform?
On the MT5 platform, you can trade a diverse array of financial instruments. FXOpen provides forex, share, commodity, index, and cryptocurrency* CFDs. With this wide range of trading instruments, MetaTrader 5 enables you to implement various strategies across multiple asset classes.
Are there risks to using the MT5 trading platform?
When it comes to trading platforms, MT5 is built to meet the highest security standards, ensuring a safe trading environment. While you can trade with confidence, it's important to recognise that there are inherent risks involved in any investment. Always be cautious and avoid exposing yourself to potential losses that you cannot afford.
How much does the platform cost?
Downloading and using the MT5 trading platform is free. Any costs associated with the platform are met by FXOpen as your MetaTrader 5 broker. The only costs you will face are related to any losses incurred and the commission for opening and closing your positions.
Where can I get more information about MetaTrader 5?
Looking to learn more about the MetaTrader 5 platform with FXOpen? We encourage you to explore our Knowledge Base for the information you need. If you require further assistance, you can reach us by phone, email or live chat.
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*Cryptocurrency CFDs are only available for trading by those clients categorised as Professional clients under FCA Rules. They are not available for trading by Retail clients.
