MetaTrader 4, also known as MT4, is an electronic trading software used by traders worldwide for trading multiple market assets including forex, precious metals, indices, futures, stocks, and CFD cryptocurrencies. MT4 platform is also used for monitoring and analysing financial markets using expert advisors tools.

 

MetaTrader 4 Advantages

 

  • Reliability and security of your trades
  • Full technical analysis tools
  • One click trading
  • History of transactions made on various parameters
  • Multi-platform trading software (Windows, Mac, iOS and Android)

 

MetaTrader 4 Key Features

 

  • Algorithmic trading (automated trading) is one of the strongest features of MetaTrader 4 allowing you to develop, test and apply Expert Advisors and technical indicators
  • Complete technical analysis package: wide range of built-in indicators and charting tools, the ability to create various custom indicators, different time periods (from minutes to months)
  • Built-in program language MetaQuotes Language 4
  • Multilingual platform interface (English, German, French, Russian, Arabic, Spanish, Farsi, Japanese, Chinese Simplified, Polish, Turkish, Korean, Indonesian, Bulgarian, etc.)
  • History database management and import/export facility
  • Built-in help guides for MetaTrader 4 and MetaQuotes Language 4
  • Manage your account in different base currencies
  • Platform is available for download on Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android

Check the steps below on how to download MetaTrader 4 for each device.

Download Instructions for MetaTrader 4 Windows App

  1. Register to create an account on ICM Trader Access
  2. Login to ICM Trader Access using the username and password sent to you via email
  3. From your Account Summary dashboard click on Download button

The most effective way to trade with MT4 on a Mac computer, is through the Codeweavers Crossover software, however there are other ways and it all comes down to personal preference.
CrossOver software enables many Microsoft Windows-based applications to run on your Mac computer or on your Linux operating systems - including the MetaTrader 4 trading platform.

Download Instructions for MetaTrader 4 Mac App

  1. Whether you already have the software, are already a licensed user or you just want to give the free trial a go you can download the MetaTrader 4 onto your Mac by visiting this link
  2. From here you have the option to 'Install Application', 'Download Free Trial' or buy the full CrossOver version by selecting 'Buy Now'
  3. Once you have decided on the 14 day free trial or the paid for version (it will cost around $60), visit the MT4 in their compatibility centre
  4. Go to that application's page, and click on the big, green button

Download Instructions for MetaTrader 4 iOS App

  1. Search for ICM Trader in App Store to download the MT4 mobile app on your device 
  2. Click on “LOGIN TO AN EXISTING ACCOUNT”
  3. Search for “ICMTRADER”
  4. For Demo Accounts: select “ICMTrader-Demo”
  5. For Live Accounts: select “ICMTrader-LIVE”
  6. Enter your trading account login and password
  7. Click Sign In. Your iPhone/iPad will then connect to the server and log you into your trading account with ICM Trader

 

iOS App Store

Download Instructions for MetaTrader 4 Android App

  1. Search for ICM Trader in Google Play store to download the MT4 mobile app on your device 
  2. Click on “LOGIN TO AN EXISTING ACCOUNT”
  3. Search for “ICMTRADER”
  4. For Demo Accounts: select “ICMTrader-Demo”
  5. For Live Accounts: select “ICMTrader-LIVE”
  6. Enter your trading account login and password
  7. Click Sign In. Your Android/Tablet will then connect to the server and log you into your trading account with ICM Trader