In order to take part in forex trading one must have access to the market through a platform. MetaQuotes in 2005 developed such a platform with the name of MetaTrader (MT4) which is an online trading platform used by millions of investors and traders from across the globe. This platform is most commonly used among traders belonging to the forex community, however it does support trading for other types of assets as well, for example, indices, cryptocurrencies, CFDs, and commodities. Due to its high demand among traders, the majority of the forex brokers offer this platform to meet a wide range of clients. It provides access to the trading market, prices of securities and placing orders along with tools to assist while trading. MT4 has user friendly features, customizable layout and an automated system to facilitate the traders.
