The force of habit
The MT4 platform is extremely popular because of its flexibility, which allows you to apply almost any strategy. It can also be used to automate trading through systems that open and close trades for you. The availability of trading on the MT4 platform when choosing a broker is even key for many traders, hence it is hardly surprising that almost every entity on the market has it.
Of course, despite many advantages, the MT4 platform has some limitations due to its age, lagging behind the newer competitor - cTrader in many respects. However, the loyalty of investors and the number of guides on the web will ensure MT4's first priority on the market for many years to come.
How to start trading with MetaTrader 4?
To start trading with MetaTrader 4 platform, you first need to download the MT4 from Purple Trading and install it on your computer. To open your first position you must register your account with Purple Trading.
If you do not feel up to investing real money immediately, you can open a demo account where you can verify your skills without risking losing your capital.