Covers MT4/MT5 features, EAs, indicators, and broker-side execution across forex and CFD markets.
Editorial approach
Analysis grounded in primary sources, public regulation, and verification. Continuous editing — when underlying data changes, articles are updated and the date reflects the change.
Contact
For corrections, editorial questions, or coverage suggestions, write to [email protected].
Recent Articles by James Anderson
- The Mobile Broker Nobody Mentions Has Zero Spreads
While wxtrade announces its first mobile app, a broker with ASIC and CySEC licenses already runs one — zero pro spreads, one-dollar minimum, no press. - What PBOC Steepening Coverage Always Skips (46 chars)
Institutional PBOC yield curve notes lose their conditional language by the time they reach retail platforms. Here is what gets stripped out. - MT5 Stop Loss Execution 2026
MT5 standard stop-losses execute at next available price, producing slippage in fast markets. Guaranteed stop-losses (where offered) cost premium. Here is the practical comparison - MT5 vs cTrader vs TradingView 2026
MT5, cTrader, and TradingView each occupy distinct positioning in retail trading platforms. Execution quality, charting, automation, and broker coverage differ. Here is the compari - MT5 Build 5800 DOM Trading Dialog April 2026
MT5 Build 5800 April 2026 — DOM trading dialog redesign quick order placement active trader workflow framework analyzed. - MT5 Mobile vs Desktop 2026
MT5 mobile and desktop apps are functionally similar for basic operation but specific differences matter for active trading. EAs cannot run on mobile. Here is the practical compari - MT5 vs MT4 2026 Broker Migration
MetaQuotes stopped issuing new MT4 licences in 2022, accelerating broker migration to MT5. By 2026 most major brokers offer MT5 primarily. Here is what the platform differences mea - MT5 Server Latency 2026
MT5 broker server location and network path between trader and server determine actual order execution latency. Specific styles benefit substantially from VPS hosting. Here is the - MT5 Algo Framework 2026
SEBI April 2026 framework, MAS algo guidance, and ESMA MiFID II algo provisions affect retail MT5 EA operation. Specific registration and tagging requirements vary. Here is the pra - MT5 News Spread Widening 2026
Spread widens 5-50x around major news events. MT5 EAs face specific execution risk during these windows. Detection patterns and defense strategies materially affect EA performance. - MT5 64-bit Performance 2026 — vs MT4 Benchmark
MT5 64-bit vs MT4 32-bit 2026: 5-15x backtest speedup, 20-40% latency reduction, 50+ chart capacity. Trader performance implications. - MT5 iOS App Store 2026 Aftermath
MT5 was removed from Apple App Store in September 2022 then reinstated. The episode left specific operational considerations through 2026. Here is what iOS-using traders should kno