There are many differences between MT4 and MT5, but here are the major distinctions. Generally, MT5 offers more advanced tools and features to meet the needs of diverse trading strategies.
| Feature | MT4 | MT5 |
| Main Trading Instruments | Primarily designed for forex trading, MT4 supports a limited number of Contracts for Difference (CFDs) and futures. It is well-suited for traders focusing on currency pairs. |
Offers a broader range of trading instruments, including forex, stocks, commodities, indices, and futures. MT5 provides more comprehensive support for various financial markets, including centralized exchanges, allowing for greater portfolio diversification. |
| Order Types and Execution | Supports four types of pending orders: Buy Limit, Sell Limit, Buy Stop, and Sell Stop. It features basic order execution modes, including Instant Execution, Request Execution, and Market Execution. | Expands to six types of pending orders by including Buy Stop Limit and Sell Stop Limit. MT5 also offers advanced order execution modes, such as Instant Execution, Request Execution, Market Execution, and Exchange Execution. Additionally, it allows for partial order fills, providing more trading flexibility. |
| Timeframes and Technical Analysis | Offers 9 timeframes for charts, ranging from 1 minute to 1 month, along with 30 built-in technical indicators and 24 analytical objects for market analysis. | Provides up to 21 timeframes for charts, including intermediate timeframes like 2 minutes and 4 hours, enabling more detailed market analysis. |
| Swap Charges | Applies a 3-day swap charge, excluding weekends, which means traders may incur extra fees for positions held over weekends. | Charges swaps daily, including weekends, allowing for a clearer understanding of the costs associated with holding positions overnight. |
| ប្រតិទិនសេដ្ឋកិច្ច | Does not include a built-in economic calendar, requiring traders to seek external resources for economic data and event tracking. | Features a built-in economic calendar that provides real-time updates on significant market events, helping traders stay informed about potential market volatility. |
| Price Quote Digits | Supports price quotes with up to 5 digits, which may limit precision for some trading strategies. | Allows for more precision with price quotes extending to 6 or more digits, which can be particularly beneficial for scalpers and day traders. |
| Depth of Market (DOM) | Does not include a Depth of Market feature, missing out on valuable insights into market liquidity and order flow. | Provides users with the ability to view the Depth of Market, offering critical information about supply and demand at different price levels. |
