
Key functionalities of
MT5 platform
Comparison of the MT4 vs MT5 platform
Platform | MT4 | MT5 |
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Opportunity to open opposite positions | ![]() |
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interface |
clear and very easy to use. Allowing adaptation to your needs. |
almost identical to MT4 with new functionalities facilitating trading and analysis |
Available platforms | installation, web, mobile | installation, web, mobile |
Available markets |
mainly OTC (currencies, indices, commodities, CFD on stocks, CFD on ETFs) |
mainly OTC (currencies, indices, commodities, CFD on stocks, CFD on ETFs) |
Open charts | limited | 100 simultaniously |
Time intervals |
Available time intervals: M1, M5, M15, M30, H1, H4, D1, W1, MN |
Available time intervals: M1, M2, M3, M4,M5,M6, M10, M12, M15, M20, M30, H1, H2, H3, H4, H6, H8, H12 D1, W1, MN |
Economic calendar | ![]() |
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Indicators and analytical objects |
30 embedded indicators, 33 analytical objects |
38 built-in technical indicators, 22 analytical tools and 46 graphic objects |
Reports | basic | basic + advanced tables |
Strategy tester |
single-threaded, you can test on 1 instrument |
multi-threaded, option of calculations scattered in the cloud, you can test on many instruments simultaniously |
The e-mail system | ![]() |
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A programming language |
MQL4 |
MQL5 |
Opportunity to open opposite positions ![]() |
interface almost identical to MT4 with new functionalities facilitating trading and analysis |
Available platforms installation, web, mobile |
Available markets mainly OTC (currencies, indices, commodities, CFD on stocks, CFD on ETFs) |
Open charts 100 simultaniously |
Time intervals Available time intervals: M1, M2, M3, M4,M5,M6, M10, M12, M15, M20, M30, H1, H2, H3, H4, H6, H8, H12 D1, W1, MN |
Economic calendar |
Indicators and analytical objects 38 built-in technical indicators, 22 analytical tools and 46 graphic objects |
Reports basic + advanced tables |
Strategy tester multi-threaded, option of calculations scattered in the cloud, you can test on many instruments simultaniously |
The e-mail system ![]() |
A programming language MQL5 |
Opportunity to open opposite positions ![]() |
interface clear and very easy to use. Allowing adaptation to your needs. |
Available platforms installation, web, mobile |
Available markets mainly OTC (currencies, indices, commodities, CFD on stocks, CFD on ETFs) |
Open charts limited |
Time intervals Available time intervals: M1, M5, M15, M30, H1, H4, D1, W1, MN |
Economic calendar |
Indicators and analytical objects 30 embedded indicators, 33 analytical objects |
Reports basic |
Strategy tester single-threaded, you can test on 1 instrument |
The e-mail system ![]() |
A programming language MQL4 |



Why should You use
MetaTrader 5 (MT5)?
Discover additional opportunities of MT5
in the desktop version
FAQ
In the following section you will find answers to frequently asked questions. However, if something is still unclear or the topic you are interested in is not raised, please contact the Customer Service Department: +48 22 27 66 282 or dok@tms.pl. Our advisers are at your disposal and will gladly answer any questions.
In addition, trade processing and reporting is fully compliant with the latest regulatory requirements, including MIFID II.
What's more, with the introduction of the new MT5 trading platform, we will be expanding the range of financial instruments we make available. Customers who use the MT5 platform will have access to new and exciting products first.
It should also be noted that in the near future, new regulations in the areas of data and security will mean that only trading using MT5 will be possible.
https://www.mql5.com/en/articles/10
https://www.mql5.com/en/articles/37
https://www.mql5.com/en/articles/35
In the case of indicators / systems bought from a supplier, ask the supplier if he also offers them for MT5.
In the case of indicators / systems written for your own needs, you should rewrite them for MT5 or find a MT5 freelancer who will take do this for you (for this purpose check the page - https://www.mql5.com/en/job).