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FP Markets Trading Platforms

MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, TradingView and IRESS — which platform fits which trader.

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Min deposit AUD 100 (Standard & Raw); IRESS accounts from AUD 1,000  ·  Retail leverage caps apply to Australian clients; professional terms differ  ·  Rating 4.4/5

FP Markets is one of the few retail brokers to combine MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, TradingView and IRESS, so the same account can be traded from an automated desktop terminal or from a DMA share-CFD platform.

Platforms compared

Which platform to choose

PlatformPricingBest forDevices
MetaTrader 4Standard from 1.0 pips / Raw from 0.0 + commissionAutomated and manual tradingWindows, macOS, web, iOS, Android
MetaTrader 5Standard from 1.0 pips / Raw from 0.0 + commissionMulti-asset charting & depth of marketWindows, macOS, web, iOS, Android
cTraderRaw pricing + commissionLevel II pricing & advanced ordersWindows, web, iOS, Android
IRESSDMA share-CFD pricingDirect market access to ASX share CFDsWindows, web

Frequently asked questions

Which platform suits automated strategies?
MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 both support automated strategies; MT5 adds depth of market and more timeframes.
What is IRESS for?
IRESS provides direct market access to share CFDs, including ASX names, and is aimed at share traders rather than automation users.
Can I try a platform first?
A free demo is available on MT5 and cTrader; an IRESS demo can be requested separately.

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