The latest version of MetaTrader 5 for iPhone and iPad is now available on the App Store. The main innovation of the build — trading history can now be presented in the form of positions. Previously, the History tab contained only orders and deals. Now, it features positions as well. The trading platform collects data on deals related to a position and then combines the data into one record. The record contains:
Another integrator has started the development of institutional solutions for MetaTrader 5 — B2Broker. The company has been founded by a team of experienced IT professionals in the field of Forex in order to create high-quality solutions for brokers worldwide. Among B2Broker clients are individual investors, large licensed brokers, banks, hedge funds and professional managers.
The largest store of ready-made trading robots for the MetaTrader platforms features over 11,000 applications. We have upgraded the MetaTrader Market to help you browse through this wide variety of trading programs. The main page now features new Market products, popular Expert Advisors and indicators, as well as top free applications. The new design allows for better navigation experience in the MetaTrader Market, while providing fast access to the most interesting and useful apps.
One month ago we announced the launch of MQL5 coupons allowing brokers to support their traders willing to use the MetaTrader services. Just2Trade, RoboForex and FreshForex companies have become the first participants to implement the new loyalty program and apply coupons to motivate traders.
Following Tools for Brokers, another team of software developers has announced the development of brokerage solutions for MetaTrader 5. The Polish integrator Empirica Software has become the next institutional software provider for companies using the advanced multi-asset platform. The trend becomes more visible as more brokers actively switching to MetaTrader 5 generate a demand for applications expanding and complementing the platform features, while tech service providers strive to satisfy this demand by pushing further the development of the platform and its infrastructure.
Tools for Brokers has developed a set of solutions for the MetaTrader 5 trading platform to provide brokers with additional services and simplify their transition to the new technology. For the last seven years, the integrator team has been developing MetaTrader 4 plugins for over 250 companies around the world and has been among the first tech providers that recognized the potential of the next-generation multi-asset platform. The offered institutional solutions for MetaTrader 5 brokers includes:
During the iFX EXPO Asia 2017 in Hong Kong, we officially announced the launch of the Coupons service. This new service allows brokers to support their traders willing to purchase applications and services for the MetaTrader platforms — from virtual hosting to trading signals subscriptions. The new service is an important tool for motivating and encouraging active traders, as well as expanding a client base.
MetaQuotes Software will showcase its latest MetaTrader 5 developments at the MEFTECH exhibition which is devoted to innovations in the financial services industry. The event will take place at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre on March 13-14. MEFTECH 2017 is expected to gather over 200 participants.
The pool of liquidity providers for MetaTrader 5 is expanding. In the wake of the brokers' interest in the platform, Just2Trade Online Ltd has released an integration solution based on the MetaTrader 5 Gateway to MetaTrader 5.
With the new MetaTrader 5 app for iPhone and iPad, it is now possible to login or register on MQL5.com using a Facebook account. Any user of this social network can access chats and a plethora of various services for MetaTrader 5 in just a few clicks. Among the large Facebook audience, a great number of mobile traders will certainly appreciate the new sign-in method.
The migration of brokers to MetaTrader 5 is underway. A number of notable market participants, including BCS Forex, InstaForex and LiteForex, have recently announced the launch of the multi-asset platform with hedging. In addition, Binary Limited, Benchmark Finance, MIB700 and other brokers have started offering the platform to their traders in 2017.
MetaQuotes Software will present its latest developments at the international iFX EXPO Asia 2017 B2B event to be held on February 21-23 at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre. The event will gather more than 700 participants. Our company is going to act as a Workshop Sponsor during the event.
The latest MetaTrader 5 Android build is already available for download on Google Play. Update your application and try its new features:
Recently, a number of major brokers, including ActivTrades, Just2Trade, NAS Broker and Halifax Investment Services, announced the launch of MetaTrader 5 with hedging. This trend was supported by other prominent market players: GLOBAL FX, Global Equity Brokers (GEB) and Forexer Limited. The number of such companies is growing on a weekly basis — totally, more than 100 brokers from over the world already offer the flagship platform for trading on financial markets to their clients.
The Claws & Horns news feeder integrated with MetaTrader 5 features the daily analysis of Russian shares traded on the Moscow Exchange. The feeder developers have expanded the list of provided services due to the growing demand for such analysis from traders.
Following numerous client requests, we have improved protection of accounts against unauthorized access in the MetaTrader 5 web platform. The enhanced protection includes the two-factor authentication using one-time passwords and the ability to change master and investor passwords.
Gold-i announced the launch of the Gold-i MetaTrader 5 Gateway. The new solution provides brokers with all the benefits and functionality of Gold-i's award-winning MT4 Bridge. Gold-i hope to satisfy the increasing demand from institutional brokers by migrating their key products to the fifth-generation platform.
The One Click Trading panel has become even more convenient in the updated MetaTrader 5 application. The panel is now additionally available in the portrait mode. The volume of trades in the panel can be quickly changed by selecting a desired value from the list.
The MetaTrader trading platforms have been awarded in two categories at the Finance Magnates Awards 2016. MetaTrader 5 has been awarded with the Best Multi-Asset Trading Platform, while MetaTrader 4 has been named the Best FX Trading Platform.
The MQL4 language for programming trading strategies leaped 77 positions up in the TIOBE's language popularity index. MQL4 debuted as TIOBE's No.118 in December '14 and has jumped to the 41st position by November '16. It should be noted that the index authors treat both MQL4 and MQL5 as one MQL4 language.
