Cross-Platform Trade Copying

MetaTrader 4 (MT4) to MetaTrader 5 (MT5)

Copying trades from MetaTrader 4 to MetaTrader 5 is one of the most common cross-platform scenarios in retail and prop trading. Whether you run a strategy on an older MT4 broker account and want to replicate it on a newer MT5-based prop firm account, or you're transitioning between platforms without disrupting your live trading, TradeCopier.cloud handles the bridge seamlessly.

Master-to-Slave Sync

Source / Master

MetaTrader 4 (MT4)

MetaTrader 4 has been the dominant retail forex trading platform since its release in 2005. Built by MetaQuotes, it remains the platform of choice for countless brokers, prop firms, and retail traders worldwide. Its simplicity, widespread broker support, and an enormous library of Expert Advisors (EAs) keep it relevant despite its age. MT4 operates on a single-threaded model and primarily supports forex and CFD instruments.

Open Positions

Sync Window

50 ms

Latest Event

E01

OPEN#12847593

BUY EURUSD @ 0.50 lot

Opened #12847593 at 1.08642. TP 1.08912 / SL 1.08498.

Master execution confirmed and queued for copy.

Log History

OPEN#12847593

E01

BUY EURUSD @ 0.50 lot

Opened #12847593 at 1.08642. TP 1.08912 / SL 1.08498.

Relay

50 ms

Destination / Slaves

MetaTrader 5 (MT5)

MetaTrader 5 is the multi-asset successor to MT4, released in 2010. Beyond forex and CFDs, MT5 supports stocks, futures, and options. It features a more advanced order management system, an economic calendar, depth of market (DOM), and supports both hedging and netting account modes. An increasing number of prop firms have migrated to MT5 due to its broader instrument support and improved infrastructure.

Route Layout

1 master -> 1 destination

Observed Sync

50 ms

Slave 1

MetaTrader 5 (MT5)

MetaTrader 5 (MT5) mirror route

Synced

50 ms

OPEN#12847593

BUY EURUSD @ 0.50 lot

Opened #12847593 at 1.08642. TP 1.08912 / SL 1.08498.

Why copy from MetaTrader 4 (MT4) to MetaTrader 5 (MT5)?

The most common reason traders copy from MT4 to MT5 is platform fragmentation — your trusted EA or manual strategy lives on MT4, but your funded account or new broker only offers MT5. Rather than rebuilding or rewriting your strategy, a trade copier lets you run your existing setup on MT4 and have every trade automatically replicated on the MT5 account in real time. It's also widely used by traders who want to pass multiple prop firm challenges on MT5 while running their actual strategy on MT4.

How it works

TradeCopier.cloud connects to both your MT4 account (as the master) and your MT5 account (as the slave) via their respective APIs. When a trade is opened, modified, or closed on the MT4 master, TradeCopier.cloud detects the change and replicates it on the MT5 slave within milliseconds. Symbol mapping is handled automatically for common pairs — for example, EURUSD on MT4 maps directly to EURUSD on MT5. Custom symbol aliases can be configured for brokers that use non-standard naming conventions.

Things to consider

A few things to keep in mind when copying between MT4 and MT5: account modes matter — if your MT5 account is in netting mode, hedged positions from MT4 will be handled differently. Instrument availability may also vary between brokers. Always verify that the symbols you trade on MT4 are available on your MT5 broker before setting up the copy.

Frequently asked questions

Can I copy trades from MT4 to multiple MT5 accounts simultaneously?

Yes. TradeCopier.cloud supports one master account broadcasting to unlimited slave accounts. You can copy from one MT4 master to as many MT5 slaves as you need.

Does it work if my MT4 and MT5 accounts are at different brokers?

Yes, that's one of the primary use cases. The accounts don't need to be at the same broker.

What happens if there's a symbol mismatch between MT4 and MT5?

TradeCopier.cloud includes a symbol alias builder that lets you map symbols manually. For example, if your MT4 broker uses 'EURUSD' and your MT5 broker uses 'EURUSDm', you can configure the mapping in your account settings.

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