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New Details on MetaTrader Crash in China: Outage Lasted Over a Week, Affected New Users
- FinanceMagnates.com learned that MetaQuotes' platforms were inaccessible to new Chinese users in late May.
- The disruption may be linked to China's mandatory anti-fraud surveillance apps, which could have identified MT4/5 software as scam applications.
- The connectivity issues were resolved only after MetaQuotes released emergency updates.
Thursday, 29/05/2025 | 10:07 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
MetaTrader Blocked in China? Users Unable to See FX/CFD Broker Servers
- Domestic IP access to MetaQuotes' platforms seems to be blocked, preventing traders from connecting to international brokers.
- Investors are using VPNs and alternative connection methods as workarounds.
Wednesday, 28/05/2025 | 12:43 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Two More Prop Firms Open CFD Brokerage in Saint Lucia to Offer MetaTrader 5
- Blue Guardian and Maven announced the registration of their own regulated brokers last week.
- Like many other companies in the industry, they've set their sights on an exotic island in the Caribbean Sea.
Wednesday, 07/05/2025 | 08:37 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Exclusive: MT5 Overtakes MT4 in Trading Volume After 15 Years, Signaling the End of an Era
- The Finance Magnates intelligence report shows MT4's dominance in CFD trading has been finally broken.
- Launched in 2010, the MT5 platform has gained more momentum and popularity than initially anticipated.
Thursday, 17/04/2025 | 09:25 GMT by
Sylwester Majewski
Funding Pips Becomes Latest Prop Firm to Bring MetaTrader 5 Back After Year-Long Hiatus
- Prop firm clients (except those in the U.S. and Canada) can return to MT5 after a 13-month break.
- However, not everyone is eager to switch back, having grown accustomed to alternatives offered by competitors.
Monday, 17/03/2025 | 09:40 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Exclusive: MetaTrader Fee Bill Arrives with a 25% Increase
- The full package for both MT4 and MT5 now costs around $50,000 monthly, marking a significant rise from historical pricing.
- Finance Magnates was the first to exclusively report on the company's intentions to increase fees in December 2024.
Wednesday, 05/02/2025 | 12:16 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
MT5 Brokers Gain Access to STICPAY’s E-Wallet and Payment Services
- STICPAY supports multiple payment methods, including credit cards, bank transfers, and crypto.
- The online trading platform market was $10.2 billion in 2024 and may reach $15.6 billion by 2030.
Tuesday, 04/02/2025 | 16:57 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
MetaQuotes Adds The Kingdom Bank to MT 5 Payments for Fund Transfers and Deposits
- Integration standardizes onboarding, transaction processes, and increases conversion rates for brokers.
- The bank offers services in over 80 countries, supporting 30 currencies and various payment methods.
Tuesday, 28/01/2025 | 17:04 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Brokers Are Leaving MetaTrader Behind When Integrating TradingView: Here's Why
- MetaQuotes has been increasingly enforcing a clause in its contract to restrict brokers from integrating with third-party platforms, such as TradingView.
- An industry expert believes that MetaQuotes “does not want traders getting used to any other front ends.”
Wednesday, 11/12/2024 | 11:04 GMT by
MetaTrader 5 Optimizes Trading Infrastructure with Build 4730
- The latest update introduces enhanced mathematical functions and improved trading calculations.
- The platform now displays position values in account deposit currency and features accelerated data processing.
Friday, 06/12/2024 | 11:43 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Exclusive: MetaQuotes to Increase MetaTrader Licensing Fees Next Month by “At Least 20%”
- The company has been sending letters to all its clients notifying them of the license fee increase.
- Although the company did not confirm the amount of increase, an industry source estimates that the fees may increase by at least 20 percent.
Friday, 06/12/2024 | 05:45 GMT by
Arnab Shome
MetaTrader 5 Releases Build 4620, Fixing MQL5 Bugs and Adding OpenBLAS
- The update fixes incomplete tick history retrieval and improves the autocompletion feature.
- MetaQuotes has launched a service recently that provides Nasdaq data and includes 20 years of tick history.
Thursday, 10/10/2024 | 15:50 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
MetaTrader 5 Update Build 4585 is Set for Release: Key Fixes for MQL5 Program Stability
- This update follows build 4570, which improved the web terminal and added machine learning functions in MQL5.
- The MetaTrader 5 build 4380 update fixes Live Update issues and adds the Alt+X hotkey for quick access to Expert Advisors.
Thursday, 03/10/2024 | 15:47 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
MetaQuotes Rolls Out 20 Years of Nasdaq Tick Data Access for Traders
- Users can select from professional and non-professional plans for personal or commercial trading.
- A demo account lets users test the service, but real-time data access requires a subscription.
Thursday, 19/09/2024 | 13:02 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
MetaQuotes Welcomes TopFX's Former Executive Rami Fleifel as Sales Manager
- Before joining MetaQuotes, Fleifel was the General Manager at Fondex and held significant roles at TopFX, including Head of Support for EMEA.
- Fleifel's career includes key managerial roles at notable industry brands such as Spotoption Exchange, AFX Group, and IronFX Global.
Wednesday, 03/07/2024 | 15:06 GMT by
Jared Kirui
Prop Trading Firm True Forex Funds Introduces Match-Trader as Secondary Trading Platform
- The platform is currently available in specific countries, including Germany, Austria, Sweden, and Hungary.
- The firm faced disruption when MetaQuotes revoked its MT4 and MT5 licenses.
Friday, 19/04/2024 | 13:45 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
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