- Best for
- Legacy MQL4 system holders
- Algorithmic trading
- Yes — MQL4 (legacy systems)
- OS support
- Windows, macOS (via wrapper)
Considering MT4? MetaQuotes is phasing out MT4 support. We recommend MT5 for new traders — it's faster, more capable, and the modern standard. Choose MT4 only if you have existing MQL4 systems you need to maintain.
Trading platform
MetaTrader 4
Legacy support for traders with existing systems.
Features
What MetaTrader 4 gives you.
Familiar interface
The platform over a million traders still use daily.
MQL4 algorithmic trading
Keep your existing expert advisors running without a rewrite.
9 timeframes
The standard set, sufficient for most strategies.
30 built-in indicators
All the classics, ready out of the box.
Strategy tester
Single-currency, single-threaded — slower than MT5's tester.
Mobile sync
Companion apps keep your positions in sync.
Download
Get MetaTrader 4.
We're not open for trading yet — these links activate the moment we go live.
Runs via macOS wrapper — Windows version recommended for full feature support.
MT4 for macOSAfter downloading, see How to connect below to log into your TFC Global Markets account.
How to connect
Live in four steps.
- 1
Install the platform
Download from above and run the installer (Windows: .exe, macOS: .dmg).
- 2
Open the platform
Launch MT4 from your applications.
- 3
Connect to TFC Global Markets
In the Login dialog, select server TFC-Live or TFC-Demo, then enter your account number and password from the client area.
- 4
Start trading
Your account, balance, and instruments load automatically.
System requirements
What you need to run MetaTrader 4.
Minimum
- Windows 7+
- 1 GB RAM
- 100 MB disk
Recommended
- Windows 10+
- 2 GB RAM
- SSD
Trade all 45 instruments on MetaTrader 4.
Forex, metals, indices, crypto, and energies — see the full list and live spreads on the spreads page.
Ready for MetaTrader 4?
One account works across all four platforms. Open once, trade everywhere.