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Gold Trading Platforms: MT4 vs MT5 vs cTrader
Your platform choice shapes everything from order routing to automation. For gold traders specifically, the differences between MT4, MT5 and cTrader can materially affect strategy execution.
MT4: the legacy standard
MT4 remains ubiquitous and has the deepest ecosystem of expert advisors, but its architecture is dated and limits multi-asset workflows.
MT5 and cTrader: modern routing
- MT5 adds depth-of-market and more timeframes
- cTrader offers native ECN routing and level-II pricing
- Both support advanced order types useful for gold volatility
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