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MetaTrader 4 for First-Time Users: The Twelve Things That Matter
MT4 has been the de facto retail trading platform for nearly twenty years. Its interface looks dated, and most tutorials focus on the wrong things. Here are the twelve features you actually need to know before you place a trade.
26 May 2026
Market Analysis
ECN vs Standard Account: The Three Numbers That Make the Decision
Brokers offer two account types because there are two trading styles, and one cost structure does not fit both. The choice between ECN and Standard is mechanical once you do the maths. Most beginners make it backwards.
26 May 2026