Not just different
from MT5
In many ways, better.

Trailing stops, built-in risk calculator, desktop app, native algo support. cTrader has everything MT5 has — and then some. Nothing to fear here.

Trailing Stop

Risk-Reward Tool

Desktop App

Python & C# Bots

Level II Depth

cTrader web platform — chart with indicators, Trade Watch panel, Level II depth, and order management.

Why traders love cTrader

Everything familiar from MT5 — plus tools you'll wish you had sooner.

Trailing stop — native

Toggle trailing on any position. Follows price automatically. No scripts, no EAs — just a switch.

Risk-Reward tool

Set risk as $, % equity, or % balance — tool calculates lot size and places the trade. Right from the chart.

Desktop + Web + Mobile

Full apps for Windows, Mac, Web, iOS, Android. Same features everywhere. Switch devices seamlessly.

C# & Python bots

cTrader Algo: build bots in C# or Python. Backtest, optimize, deploy — even in the cloud, no VPS needed.

All order types + more

Market, Limit, Stop, Stop-Limit — everything from MT5. Plus zero minimum SL distance and weekend order placement.

Level II Market Depth

Three views: Standard, Price, VWAP. See where real liquidity sits — more transparent than most MT5 setups.

All MFC rules work the same on cTrader. Same 5% daily loss limit, 10% max drawdown, same leverage.
The platform is new — your trading conditions aren't.

The Risk-Reward Tool

The feature MFC traders love most about cTrader.

Size every trade from your risk limit

No more calculators. Set your max risk — the tool calculates lot size instantly.

With MFC's 5% daily limit, this keeps you in bounds on every trade — automatically.

Start trading in 3 steps

From zero to first trade.

1

Create cTrader ID

2

Pick Hedging mode

When asked, choose Hedging — multiple positions per symbol, exactly like MT5 FX trading. Can't be changed later.

3

Place a test trade

Set Quick Trade preference. Open a small position. Toggle trailing stop. Try the Risk-Reward tool. You're ready.

cTrader vs MT5 — at a glance

Feature	cTrader	MT5
Access	Desktop, Web, Mobile	Desktop, Web, Mobile
Trailing stop	Native toggle	Available
Risk sizing	Built-in chart tool	Scripts / calculators
Market depth	Level II (3 views)	DOM window
Algo trading	C# + Python bots	MQL5 EAs
Copy trading	cTrader Copy	MQL5 Signals
Weekend orders	Yes	No
Min SL distance	Zero	Broker-set

See it in action

Official cTrader video tutorials.

Questions?

Quick answers. For anything deeper — our support team is here for you.

Can I run my MT5 EAs?

No — MQL5 doesn’t run on cTrader. You’d rewrite as a cBot in C# or Python. Same concepts, different language. cTrader Algo has templates and a built-in backtester.

What's a cTrader ID?

One email/password login that works across all cTrader brokers. Your MFC trading account links to it. Sign in once — switch accounts freely.

Hedging or Netting?

Choose Hedging for FX/CFD trading — multiple positions per symbol, exactly like MT5. Can’t be changed later. When in doubt, ask our support before activating.

What about payouts?

Payouts are handled by MFC, not cTrader. For account and payout questions, contact MFC support directly.