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MT4 has 9 timeframes, 30 indicators, and the largest existing EA library. MT5 has 21 timeframes, 38 indicators, multi-threaded backtesting, and is required for the Shares Account. Critically, EA code is not compatible between the two. This guide covers every meaningful difference so you can choose without having to switch later.<\/p>\r\n <div class=\"hero-cta\">\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.pipaffiliates.com\/c?c=376664&l=en&p=1\" class=\"btn-red\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\r\n <svg width=\"15\" height=\"15\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M12 5l7 7-7 7\"\/><\/svg>\r\n Open Account \u2014 Choose Your Platform\r\n <\/a>\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/xemsignup.com\/xm-trading-platforms\" class=\"btn-outline\">All XM Platforms \u2192<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/header>\r\n\r\n<main class=\"article-body\">\r\n <div class=\"container\">\r\n\r\n <div class=\"eeat-box\">\r\n <div class=\"eeat-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 22s8-4 8-10V5l-8-3-8 3v7c0 6 8 10 8 10z\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"eeat-content\">\r\n <p><strong>About this guide:<\/strong> xemsignup.com is an independent affiliate website. Comparison data sourced from MetaQuotes' official MT4 vs MT5 comparison page (metatrader5.com\/en\/trading-platform\/comparison-mt5-mt4), XM's official platform documentation, and multiple verified third-party sources current as of 2026. Accounts are managed by XM Group regulated entities: XM Global Limited (FSC Belize, 000261\/397), Trading Point of Financial Instruments Ltd (CySEC Cyprus, 120\/10), Trading Point of Financial Instruments Pty Ltd (ASIC Australia, AFSL 443670), and Trading Point MENA Limited (DFSA Dubai, F003484).<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"toc-box\">\r\n <div class=\"toc-title\">On this page<\/div>\r\n <ol class=\"toc-list\">\r\n <li><a href=\"#spec-comparison\"><span class=\"toc-num\">1<\/span> MT4 vs MT5 \u2014 full specification comparison table<\/a><\/li>\r\n <li><a href=\"#timeframes\"><span class=\"toc-num\">2<\/span> Timeframes \u2014 9 on MT4 vs 21 on MT5<\/a><\/li>\r\n <li><a href=\"#indicators\"><span class=\"toc-num\">3<\/span> Technical indicators and graphical objects<\/a><\/li>\r\n <li><a href=\"#order-types\"><span class=\"toc-num\">4<\/span> Order types and execution modes<\/a><\/li>\r\n <li><a href=\"#ea-compatibility\"><span class=\"toc-num\">5<\/span> Expert Advisors \u2014 why MT4 and MT5 EAs are not interchangeable<\/a><\/li>\r\n <li><a href=\"#strategy-tester\"><span class=\"toc-num\">6<\/span> Strategy Tester \u2014 single-thread MT4 vs multi-thread MT5<\/a><\/li>\r\n <li><a href=\"#instruments\"><span class=\"toc-num\">7<\/span> Instrument access \u2014 what MT5 adds that MT4 does not have<\/a><\/li>\r\n <li><a href=\"#which-to-choose\"><span class=\"toc-num\">8<\/span> Which platform to choose \u2014 decision guide by trader type<\/a><\/li>\r\n <li><a href=\"#faq\"><span class=\"toc-num\">9<\/span> Frequently asked questions<\/a><\/li>\r\n <\/ol>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <!-- SECTION 1 -->\r\n <h2 id=\"spec-comparison\">MT4 vs MT5 Full Specification Comparison \u2014 From Official MetaQuotes Data<\/h2>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"main-compare-wrap\">\r\n <table class=\"main-compare\">\r\n <thead>\r\n <tr>\r\n <th>Feature<\/th>\r\n <th class=\"th-mt4\">MetaTrader 4<\/th>\r\n <th class=\"th-mt5\">MetaTrader 5<\/th>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <\/thead>\r\n <tbody>\r\n <tr><td>Timeframes<\/td><td><span class=\"v-mt4\">9<\/span> (M1\u2013MN)<\/td><td><span class=\"v-mt5\">21<\/span> (M1\u2013MN + M2, M3, H3, H6, etc.)<\/td><\/tr>\r\n <tr><td>Built-in technical indicators<\/td><td><span class=\"v-mt4\">30<\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"v-mt5\">38<\/span><\/td><\/tr>\r\n <tr><td>Graphical objects \/ drawing tools<\/td><td><span class=\"v-mt4\">31<\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"v-mt5\">44<\/span><\/td><\/tr>\r\n <tr><td>Pending order types<\/td><td><span class=\"v-mt4\">4<\/span> (Buy\/Sell Limit, Buy\/Sell Stop)<\/td><td><span class=\"v-mt5\">6<\/span> (+ Buy\/Sell Stop Limit)<\/td><\/tr>\r\n <tr><td>Programming language<\/td><td>MQL4<\/td><td>MQL5 (object-oriented)<\/td><\/tr>\r\n <tr><td>EA compatibility<\/td><td><span class=\"v-warn\">MQL4 only \u2014 not MT5<\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"v-warn\">MQL5 only \u2014 not MT4<\/span><\/td><\/tr>\r\n <tr><td>Strategy Tester<\/td><td>Single-thread, single-currency<\/td><td><span class=\"v-mt5\">Multi-thread, multi-currency, real ticks<\/span><\/td><\/tr>\r\n <tr><td>Backtesting speed<\/td><td>Baseline<\/td><td><span class=\"v-mt5\">5\u201310\u00d7 faster (multi-core)<\/span><\/td><\/tr>\r\n <tr><td>Economic calendar (built-in)<\/td><td><span class=\"v-warn\">\u2717 Not available<\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"v-mt5\">\u2713 Integrated<\/span><\/td><\/tr>\r\n <tr><td>Depth of Market (DOM)<\/td><td><span class=\"v-warn\">\u2717 Not available<\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"v-mt5\">\u2713 Available<\/span><\/td><\/tr>\r\n <tr><td>Fund transfer between accounts<\/td><td><span class=\"v-warn\">\u2717 Not available<\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"v-mt5\">\u2713 Available<\/span><\/td><\/tr>\r\n <tr><td>Partial order fill support<\/td><td><span class=\"v-warn\">\u2717 All-or-nothing only<\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"v-mt5\">\u2713 Partial fills supported<\/span><\/td><\/tr>\r\n <tr><td>Architecture<\/td><td>32-bit, single-thread<\/td><td><span class=\"v-mt5\">64-bit, multi-thread<\/span><\/td><\/tr>\r\n <tr><td>Max symbols \/ instruments<\/td><td>1,024<\/td><td><span class=\"v-mt5\">Unlimited<\/span><\/td><\/tr>\r\n <tr><td>Forex trading<\/td><td><span class=\"v-both\">\u2713 Yes<\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"v-both\">\u2713 Yes<\/span><\/td><\/tr>\r\n <tr><td>Stock CFD trading<\/td><td>\u2713 Via CFD (limited)<\/td><td><span class=\"v-mt5\">\u2713 Full (including Shares Account)<\/span><\/td><\/tr>\r\n <tr><td>Shares Account (XM)<\/td><td><span class=\"v-warn\">\u2717 Not supported<\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"v-mt5\">\u2713 Required<\/span><\/td><\/tr>\r\n <tr><td>Netting account system<\/td><td><span class=\"v-warn\">\u2717 Not available<\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"v-mt5\">\u2713 Available<\/span><\/td><\/tr>\r\n <tr><td>Hedging support<\/td><td><span class=\"v-both\">\u2713 Yes<\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"v-both\">\u2713 Yes<\/span><\/td><\/tr>\r\n <tr><td>Mobile app (iOS + Android)<\/td><td><span class=\"v-both\">\u2713 Yes<\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"v-both\">\u2713 Yes<\/span><\/td><\/tr>\r\n <tr><td>Web Trader (browser)<\/td><td><span class=\"v-both\">\u2713 Yes<\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"v-both\">\u2713 Yes<\/span><\/td><\/tr>\r\n <tr><td>Active development by MetaQuotes<\/td><td><span class=\"v-warn\">\u2717 Stopped \u2014 no new licences<\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"v-mt5\">\u2713 Actively updated<\/span><\/td><\/tr>\r\n <tr><td>EA community library size<\/td><td><span class=\"v-mt4\">Larger (MQL4 has more history)<\/span><\/td><td>Growing rapidly (MQL5)<\/td><\/tr>\r\n <tr><td>Learning curve<\/td><td><span class=\"v-mt4\">Simpler \u2014 fewer options<\/span><\/td><td>Steeper \u2014 more features<\/td><\/tr>\r\n <\/tbody>\r\n <\/table>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <hr class=\"divider\">\r\n\r\n <!-- SECTION 2 -->\r\n <h2 id=\"timeframes\">Timeframes \u2014 9 on MT4 vs 21 on MT5 and What the Difference Means in Practice<\/h2>\r\n <p>MT4 provides nine chart timeframes: M1, M5, M15, M30, H1, H4, D1, W1, and MN. These cover the standard intervals most forex traders use and are sufficient for the majority of retail trading strategies.<\/p>\r\n <p>MT5 adds twelve additional timeframes: M2, M3, M4, M6, M10, M12, M20, H2, H3, H6, H8, and H12. The additions fill gaps between existing intervals \u2014 particularly useful for algorithmic traders who need granular timeframes for signal generation or for scalpers who work between the 1-minute and 5-minute charts.<\/p>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"platform-cards\">\r\n <div class=\"platform-card mt4\">\r\n <div class=\"pc-head mt4\">MT4 \u2014 9 Timeframes<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"pc-body\">\r\n <div class=\"pc-item\"><span class=\"pc-dot dot-mt4\"><\/span>M1 (1 minute)<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"pc-item\"><span class=\"pc-dot dot-mt4\"><\/span>M5 (5 minutes)<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"pc-item\"><span class=\"pc-dot dot-mt4\"><\/span>M15 (15 minutes)<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"pc-item\"><span class=\"pc-dot dot-mt4\"><\/span>M30 (30 minutes)<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"pc-item\"><span class=\"pc-dot dot-mt4\"><\/span>H1 (1 hour)<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"pc-item\"><span class=\"pc-dot dot-mt4\"><\/span>H4 (4 hours)<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"pc-item\"><span class=\"pc-dot dot-mt4\"><\/span>D1 (daily)<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"pc-item\"><span class=\"pc-dot dot-mt4\"><\/span>W1 (weekly)<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"pc-item\"><span class=\"pc-dot dot-mt4\"><\/span>MN (monthly)<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"platform-card mt5\">\r\n <div class=\"pc-head mt5\">MT5 \u2014 21 Timeframes (all MT4 + 12 more)<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"pc-body\">\r\n <div class=\"pc-item\"><span class=\"pc-dot dot-mt5\"><\/span>All 9 MT4 timeframes included<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"pc-item\"><span class=\"pc-dot dot-mt5\"><\/span>M2, M3, M4, M6, M10, M12, M20 (new)<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"pc-item\"><span class=\"pc-dot dot-mt5\"><\/span>H2, H3, H6, H8, H12 (new)<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"pc-item\"><span class=\"pc-dot dot-mt5\"><\/span>Useful for algo traders needing granular intervals<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"pc-item\"><span class=\"pc-dot dot-mt5\"><\/span>Useful for multi-timeframe analysis (e.g. H2 + H6)<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <p>For most manual forex traders, the 9 MT4 timeframes are fully adequate. The additional MT5 timeframes matter primarily for algorithmic traders who build strategies around specific non-standard intervals, and for multi-timeframe analysis setups that require intermediate periods like H2 or H3.<\/p>\r\n\r\n <hr class=\"divider\">\r\n\r\n <!-- SECTION 3 -->\r\n <h2 id=\"indicators\">Technical Indicators, Graphical Objects, and Analysis Tools<\/h2>\r\n <p>MT4 includes 30 built-in technical indicators and 31 graphical objects (drawing tools such as trend lines, Fibonacci retracements, channels, and geometric shapes). MT5 expands this to 38 indicators and 44 graphical objects.<\/p>\r\n <p>The 8 additional MT5 indicators include advanced volume analysis tools and instruments designed for stocks and futures markets that do not exist in MT4. The 13 additional graphical objects in MT5 include more Fibonacci variants, Gann analysis tools, and Elliott wave tools \u2014 useful for technical analysts who rely on these methodologies.<\/p>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"info-box\">\r\n <strong>Custom indicators work differently on each platform:<\/strong> Custom indicators built for MT4 (MQL4) cannot be installed on MT5, and vice versa. If you rely on specific custom indicators from a third-party developer or a public library, verify they are available for the platform you intend to use before committing. The MT4 custom indicator library is significantly larger due to the platform's longer history.\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <hr class=\"divider\">\r\n\r\n <!-- SECTION 4 -->\r\n <h2 id=\"order-types\">Order Types and Execution Modes \u2014 What MT5's Two Extra Order Types Allow<\/h2>\r\n <p>MT4 supports four pending order types: Buy Limit, Sell Limit, Buy Stop, and Sell Stop. These cover the standard conditional entries most forex traders use.<\/p>\r\n <p>MT5 adds two more: <strong>Buy Stop Limit<\/strong> and <strong>Sell Stop Limit<\/strong>. These are conditional orders that become a limit order once a specified stop price is reached \u2014 allowing more precise entry control during volatile markets. Instead of placing a Buy Stop that fills at any price above the trigger, a Buy Stop Limit converts to a Buy Limit at a specific price, preventing unwanted slippage on the entry.<\/p>\r\n <p>MT5 also supports partial order fills (Fill or Kill, Immediate or Cancel, and Return policies) and Depth of Market \u2014 neither of which is available on MT4. For most retail forex traders, MT4's four order types are sufficient. For traders working with large position sizes or liquid instruments where market depth matters, MT5's additional tools are meaningful.<\/p>\r\n\r\n <hr class=\"divider\">\r\n\r\n <!-- SECTION 5 -->\r\n <h2 id=\"ea-compatibility\">Expert Advisors \u2014 Why MT4 and MT5 EAs Are Not Interchangeable<\/h2>\r\n <p>This is the most critical practical consideration when choosing between the platforms. MT4 EAs are written in MQL4. MT5 EAs are written in MQL5. The two programming languages are different enough that an EA cannot simply be moved from one platform to the other \u2014 it requires complete rewriting.<\/p>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"warn-box\">\r\n <strong>If you already use a specific EA, you must use the platform it was written for.<\/strong> An MT4 EA will not run on MT5 under any circumstances \u2014 not via a workaround, not via a bridge, not via a mode setting. Similarly, an MT5 EA cannot run on MT4. This is non-negotiable. If you are evaluating an EA from a vendor or a public library, confirm which platform it supports before purchasing or selecting your platform.\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <h3>MT4 EA ecosystem \u2014 larger, more history, mostly forex-focused<\/h3>\r\n <p>MT4 has been available since 2005, giving the MQL4 community nearly two decades to build EAs, indicators, and scripts. The resulting library is vast. Most publicly available forex EAs \u2014 from simple moving average crossovers to complex grid systems \u2014 exist in MQL4 first. If you want access to the widest possible selection of pre-built EAs, MT4 has the larger catalogue.<\/p>\r\n\r\n <h3>MT5 EA ecosystem \u2014 growing rapidly, more capable language<\/h3>\r\n <p>MQL5 is technically superior to MQL4. It supports object-oriented programming, multi-threaded operations, and more complex data structures \u2014 enabling more sophisticated strategies. The MQL5 community has grown significantly and many of the most actively developed modern EAs are MQL5-only. If you are building your own EA or working with a developer, MQL5 is the more powerful foundation.<\/p>\r\n\r\n <hr class=\"divider\">\r\n\r\n <!-- SECTION 6 -->\r\n <h2 id=\"strategy-tester\">Strategy Tester \u2014 Why MT5's Multi-Thread Architecture Matters for Backtesting<\/h2>\r\n <p>Backtesting is the process of running an EA or strategy against historical price data to evaluate how it would have performed. The difference in strategy tester architecture between MT4 and MT5 is substantial enough to affect how long optimisations take and how accurate the results are.<\/p>\r\n\r\n <h3>MT4 Strategy Tester \u2014 single-thread, single-currency<\/h3>\r\n <p>MT4's strategy tester runs on a single CPU thread and tests one instrument at a time. Complex optimisations \u2014 where you test thousands of parameter combinations across a large date range \u2014 can take hours. The tester uses modelled tick data rather than real historical ticks, which reduces accuracy for strategies that depend on precise intra-bar behaviour.<\/p>\r\n\r\n <h3>MT5 Strategy Tester \u2014 multi-thread, multi-currency, real ticks<\/h3>\r\n <p>MT5's strategy tester uses multiple CPU cores simultaneously (multi-threading), distributing optimisation runs across all available cores. It can test strategies across multiple instruments at once (multi-currency), enabling portfolio-level backtesting that MT4 cannot perform. It also supports real historical tick data for higher simulation accuracy. The practical result: a complex optimisation that takes four hours on MT4 might complete in 30\u201345 minutes on MT5 using the same hardware.<\/p>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"info-box\">\r\n <strong>For serious algo traders:<\/strong> If backtesting speed and accuracy are important to your workflow \u2014 and you run regular optimisations across large date ranges \u2014 MT5's strategy tester is a meaningful operational advantage. For traders who run EAs without heavy optimisation, the difference in day-to-day operation is less significant.\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <hr class=\"divider\">\r\n\r\n <!-- SECTION 7 -->\r\n <h2 id=\"instruments\">Instrument Access \u2014 What MT5 Enables That MT4 Cannot Provide on XM<\/h2>\r\n <p>Both MT4 and MT5 on XM provide access to forex pairs, gold and silver CFDs, equity index CFDs, energy CFDs, commodity CFDs, and cryptocurrency CFDs. The differences emerge in the additional instrument categories that require MT5:<\/p>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li><strong>Shares Account (individual stocks)<\/strong> \u2014 XM's Shares Account for trading actual US, UK, and German company shares requires MT5. It cannot be used on MT4.<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Thematic Indices<\/strong> \u2014 Available on MT5 only<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Turbo Stocks<\/strong> \u2014 Available on MT5 only<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Stock CFDs (full range)<\/strong> \u2014 A broader selection of stock CFDs is available on MT5<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <p>For traders whose focus is exclusively forex, gold, indices, and cryptocurrency CFDs, both platforms offer the same instruments. If you want to trade individual company shares or need the Shares Account, MT5 is not optional \u2014 it is required.<\/p>\r\n\r\n <hr class=\"divider\">\r\n\r\n <!-- SECTION 8 -->\r\n <h2 id=\"which-to-choose\">Which Platform to Choose \u2014 Decision Guide by Trader Type<\/h2>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"who-grid\">\r\n <div class=\"who-card\">\r\n <div class=\"who-title who-t-mt4\">Choose MT4 if you:<\/div>\r\n <ul class=\"who-list\">\r\n <li>Already use an EA written in MQL4 \u2014 you cannot migrate it to MT5<\/li>\r\n <li>Prefer a simpler interface with fewer options to navigate as a beginner<\/li>\r\n <li>Trade forex, gold, and index CFDs only \u2014 all available on MT4<\/li>\r\n <li>Want access to the largest existing EA and indicator library<\/li>\r\n <li>Your strategy uses one of the 9 standard timeframes and 30 built-in indicators<\/li>\r\n <li>You run light backtesting that does not require multi-currency or real-tick accuracy<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"who-card\">\r\n <div class=\"who-title who-t-mt5\">Choose MT5 if you:<\/div>\r\n <ul class=\"who-list\">\r\n <li>Want to trade individual shares or need the Shares Account \u2014 MT5 is required<\/li>\r\n <li>Build or plan to build EAs \u2014 MQL5 is more powerful and is the future of MetaQuotes development<\/li>\r\n <li>Run heavy backtesting optimisations \u2014 MT5's multi-thread tester is significantly faster<\/li>\r\n <li>Use non-standard timeframes (H2, H3, H6, M2, etc.)<\/li>\r\n <li>Want the built-in economic calendar inside the platform<\/li>\r\n <li>Prefer a platform that will continue receiving updates from MetaQuotes<\/li>\r\n <li>Need Depth of Market or partial fill order execution<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <h3>If you are completely new and have no existing EA \u2014 start with MT5<\/h3>\r\n <p>MT4 has no development roadmap. MetaQuotes has stopped issuing new broker licences for MT4 and the platform receives no new features. For a trader starting from scratch with no legacy EA dependency, beginning on MT5 avoids having to switch platforms later. The interface is more complex initially, but the learning investment pays dividends in long-term access to a more capable and actively supported platform.<\/p>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"cta-inline\">\r\n <h3>Open your XM account and download MT4 or MT5<\/h3>\r\n <p>Both platforms are free for all XM account holders. Download directly from XM after registration, or access Web Trader immediately in your browser without any installation.<\/p>\r\n <div class=\"cta-btns\">\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.pipaffiliates.com\/c?c=376664&l=en&p=1\" class=\"btn-red\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Open Account Now \u2192<\/a>\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/xemsignup.com\/xm-trading-platforms\" class=\"btn-outline btn-sm\">All XM Platforms \u2192<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <hr class=\"divider\">\r\n\r\n <!-- FAQ -->\r\n <h2 id=\"faq\">Frequently Asked Questions \u2014 MT4 vs MT5 on XM<\/h2>\r\n <div class=\"faq-list\">\r\n <div class=\"faq-item\">\r\n <div class=\"faq-q\" onclick=\"toggleFaq(this)\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\r\n <span>What is the main difference between MT4 and MT5 on XM?<\/span>\r\n <svg class=\"faq-ico\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"5\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"19\"\/><line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"faq-a\">The fundamental difference is scope. MT4 was built specifically for forex and has 9 timeframes, 30 indicators, 4 order types, and uses the MQL4 programming language. MT5 is a multi-asset platform with 21 timeframes, 38 indicators, 6 order types, MQL5, multi-threaded backtesting, a built-in economic calendar, and Depth of Market. MT5 is also required for XM's Shares Account.<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"faq-item\">\r\n <div class=\"faq-q\" onclick=\"toggleFaq(this)\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\r\n <span>Are MT4 and MT5 Expert Advisors compatible with each other?<\/span>\r\n <svg class=\"faq-ico\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"5\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"19\"\/><line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"faq-a\">No. MT4 EAs are written in MQL4 and MT5 EAs in MQL5. The two are completely incompatible \u2014 an MT4 EA cannot run on MT5 without complete rewriting, and an MT5 EA cannot run on MT4. This is one of the most important factors when choosing a platform: if you rely on a specific EA, you must use the platform it was written for.<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"faq-item\">\r\n <div class=\"faq-q\" onclick=\"toggleFaq(this)\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\r\n <span>Which XM account types require MT5?<\/span>\r\n <svg class=\"faq-ico\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"5\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"19\"\/><line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"faq-a\">The XM Shares Account requires MT5 and cannot be used on MT4. MT5 is also required to access Thematic Indices and Turbo Stocks. Standard, Micro, Ultra Low Standard, and Ultra Low Micro accounts are available on both MT4 and MT5 \u2014 the choice for those account types is entirely based on your trading and analytical preferences.<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"faq-item\">\r\n <div class=\"faq-q\" onclick=\"toggleFaq(this)\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\r\n <span>Is MT4 or MT5 better for beginners?<\/span>\r\n <svg class=\"faq-ico\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"5\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"19\"\/><line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"faq-a\">MT4 has a simpler interface with fewer features to navigate, making it easier to get started. However, since MT4 is no longer being actively developed by MetaQuotes, new traders without existing EA dependencies are often better served starting on MT5 despite the steeper learning curve \u2014 it avoids having to switch platforms as skills develop.<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"faq-item\">\r\n <div class=\"faq-q\" onclick=\"toggleFaq(this)\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\r\n <span>Is MT4 still being developed and updated?<\/span>\r\n <svg class=\"faq-ico\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"5\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"19\"\/><line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"faq-a\">No. MetaQuotes has stopped issuing new MT4 broker licences and no longer actively develops the platform. MT4 remains functional and XM continues to support it, but it will not receive new features. MT5 is the platform MetaQuotes actively develops and updates. This is a relevant consideration for long-term platform choice.<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"faq-item\">\r\n <div class=\"faq-q\" onclick=\"toggleFaq(this)\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\r\n <span>Which platform has better backtesting \u2014 MT4 or MT5?<\/span>\r\n <svg class=\"faq-ico\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"5\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"19\"\/><line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"faq-a\">MT5's Strategy Tester is significantly better. It is multi-threaded (uses multiple CPU cores), multi-currency (tests across multiple instruments simultaneously), and supports real historical tick data for higher accuracy. 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