Which platform feature should a beginner learn first on MT4 or MT5?
MetaTrader has hundreds of features, but beginners only need a handful: placing a market order, attaching a stop-loss and take-profit, modifying an open order, and reading the terminal window.
Experienced members: if you could teach a beginner just five things in MetaTrader, what would they be? And beginners: which button or window still confuses you?
One answer per reply keeps it readable. The platform comparison sets the context.
Background: MetaTrader 4 vs MetaTrader 5 vs cTrader vs TradingView
The four platforms most forex traders choose between, compared on charting, order types, automation and broker availability.
What is the difference between MT4 and MT5?
MT5 has more timeframes (21 against 9), depth of market, a built-in economic calendar, more order types and a faster strategy tester. MT4 Expert Advisors written in MQL4 don't run on MT5 without being rewritten.
Can I trade forex directly on TradingView?
Yes, if your broker offers a TradingView integration. You connect your broker account and place orders from TradingView's charts.
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