Trading platforms designed for clarity and control
Access established trading platforms used globally for market analysis, execution, and strategy development. Each platform provides a structured environment with tools designed for consistency across different market conditions.
Platform approach
RockGlobal supports established trading platforms, including MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5. These platforms are widely used and provide a consistent framework for accessing and managing positions across different market conditions.
Platform selection is based on stability, compatibility, and operational suitability rather than novelty or promotional positioning.
Access is typically available across desktop, web, and mobile environments, allowing users to interact with the same underlying infrastructure in different formats.
Platform availability and features may vary depending on jurisdiction and the structure through which access is provided.
MetaTrader 5 (MT5)
MetaTrader 4 (MT4)
MT4 and MT5 – different platform environments
Both platforms provide a structured trading environment. The choice between MT4 and MT5 typically depends on trading style, analytical requirements, and existing strategy setups.
| Feature | MT4 | MT5 |
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Platform focus
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Forex & CFDs
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Multi-asset
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Charting tools
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Advanced
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More advanced
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Order types
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Standard
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Expanded
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Execution modes
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Limited
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Enhanced
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Depth of market
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Limited
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Available
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Strategy testing
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Single-threaded
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Multi-threaded
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Programming language
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MQL4
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MQL5
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Core platform capabilities
Order management
Market, limit, and stop orders with flexible position control.
Customisable interface
Charts, indicators, and layouts can be configured to suit individual workflows.
Automated trading
Support for algorithmic strategies through Expert Advisors.
Customisation
Ability to tailor layouts, indicators, and workflows to individual preferences.
Advanced charting
Multiple timeframes, indicators, and chart types for detailed analysis.
Multiple timeframes
Supports analysis across short-term and long-term horizons.
Multi-device access
Desktop, web, and mobile environments for continuity across devices.
Some features are limited to desktop or specific platform versions.
Access platforms across devices
Windows
Mac
Android
iOS
Both platforms are available across multiple environments to support consistent monitoring and execution.
Choosing the right platform
Selecting a platform depends on how you approach the market.
| MT5 may be suitable if you: | MT4 may be suitable if you: |
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Require access to multiple asset classes
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Focus primarily on forex markets
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Use advanced charting and analytical tools
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Use existing automated strategies
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Prefer expanded execution functionality
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Prefer a simplified and familiar interface
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Platform use within the trading environment
Trading platforms operate within broader market conditions that influence pricing, execution, and liquidity.
Understanding how platforms interact with market conditions helps provide context for how orders are processed and managed.
Learn how trading platforms work
Explore educational content designed to explain how platforms are used in real market conditions.
Platform guides
Market structure explanations
Execution concepts
Risk awareness