MetaTrader 5 in 2025: What's New, Why It Beats MT4, and How to Automate It in Minutes

MetaTrader 5—often shortened to MT5—has grown from a Forex upgrade into a true multi-asset command centre, covering equities, futures, crypto and options across 2,000+ broker servers worldwide. Whether you code in MQL5 or just want bullet-fast order execution, here's everything you need to know about MT5 right now, plus a no-code bridge that turns any TradingView alert into a live MT5 trade.

1. Key MT5 features traders love

Feature Benefit
Hedging and netting modes Run classic hedged Forex strategies or exchange-style single-position netting in the same terminal.
Market Depth + Time & Sales See real bid/ask liquidity and actual trade prints—vital for scalpers.
Full order suite Market, limit, stop, trailing-stop and stop-limit cover every scenario.
Multi-asset support Trade FX, CFDs, futures, stocks and crypto from one login.
Built-in Strategy Tester Tick-accurate back-testing, optimisation and genetic algorithms.
MQL5 marketplace & cloud Thousands of robots, plus distributed cloud compiles for faster optimisations.
Cross-device access Native apps for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android and full web terminal.

2. What's new in build 4755 (December 13 2024)

MetaQuotes' build 4755 focused on performance:

  • Fixed triple-swap calculation bug in Strategy Tester.
  • Faster chart loading via optimised tick-data unpacking.
  • Improved indicator scaling in sub-windows.
  • New OpenBLAS eigen-solver functions for quant-heavy coders.

How to update: Just restart MT5—LiveUpdate applies automatically.

3. MT5 vs MT4: four headline differences

  • Asset classes – MT4 is Forex-centric; MT5 natively supports exchange-traded stocks, futures and options.
  • Order accounting – MT5 offers both hedging and netting, whereas MT4 is hedging-only.
  • 64-bit, multi-threaded core – MT5 crunches data faster, especially in back-tests.
  • Economic calendar & Depth of Market – baked into MT5, absent in MT4.

4. Automate MT5 with TradingView alerts—no code required

Great analysis lives in TradingView; bullet-proof execution happens in MT5. PineXchange bridges the two in three quick steps:

  1. Create a Link Key in PineXchange; copy the License ID & Key. (Time: 1 min)
  2. In TradingView, set a webhook alert and paste the PineXchange endpoint plus the ready-made JSON template provided. (Time: 2 min)
  3. Download the PineXchange EA (.ex5), drop it on any MT5 chart, paste the same keys, enable trading. (Time: 2 min)

From now on every TradingView alert becomes a live MT5 order—often in under one second—so you can back-test in Pine Script and execute in MetaTrader without writing a single line of MQL5. Try it free for 14 days on the pricing page.

5. Mobile & web trading—MT5 wherever you are

  • Android / iOS apps – 30 indicators, 24 drawing objects, push-alerts and one-tap closing.
  • Web terminal – trade from any browser; no installs, ideal on a locked-down work PC.

6. Frequently asked questions

Is MetaTrader 5 free?

Yes. The software is free; your broker provides the login.

Does MT5 replace MT4?

Not yet. MT4 still receives security patches, but all new features land in MT5 first and many brokers now offer MT5-only share CFD accounts.

Can I hedge in MT5 like I did in MT4?

Absolutely—choose Hedging when you open (or convert) your account.

Is PineXchange compatible with MT5 mobile?

Yes. The EA runs on desktop MT5; once the trade is open you can manage it from the mobile app.

What happens when my PineXchange trial ends?

Automation pauses; your settings remain saved. Upgrade anytime to resume trading.

7. Ready to super-charge your MT5?

MetaTrader 5 gives you the fastest execution and deepest market data; TradingView gives you world-class charting. PineXchange connects them in minutes. Unlock your 14-day free trial now and watch your next TradingView alert land in MT5 automatically.

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