Platform differences between MT4 and MT5:
- There are various trading systems available for trading.
- If an MT4 account type is opened, the MT4 platform will be used.
- If an MT5 account type is opened, the MT5 platform will be used.
- The operating hours of the trading program are different. It depends on each liquidity service provider But the market’s opening and closing times in Thailand are the same, so trading is based on the price on the chosen platform only.
- On the MT5 platform, it appears more contemporary and features a percentage spread that indicates the percentage of the market that is rising or falling at the moment, similar to the stock market. which the trading application will display.
- The MT5 platform can choose 21 TF (default and custom), while the MT4 platform has 9 TF (default only).
- The MT4 platform can set 6 types of pending orders:
Buy Stop | Sell Stop |
Buy Limit | Sell Limit |
Take Profit | Stop Loss |
There are two additional categories of pending orders available on the MT5 platform:
Buy Stop | Sell Stop |
Buy Limit | Sell Limit |
Take Profit | Stop Loss |
Buy stop limit | Sell stop limit |
However, it is dependent on the user’s convenience.