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How to Trade Using MT4 & MT5 WebTrader: A Beginner’s Guide

Learn how to access your account, analyze markets, and place trades using Orbex MT4 WebTrader and MT5 WebTrader directly from your browser.

How to Start Trading on WebTrader

1. Log In to Your Account

Visit the Orbex MT4 WebTrader or MT5 WebTrader page and enter your trading account details.

MT4 WebTrader Login page:

MT5 WebTrader Login page:

Once logged in, you can access your trading workspace, including market prices, charts, and account information.

MT4 WebTrader Main Interface:

MT5 WebTrader Main Interface:

2. Select a Trading Instrument

Choose the market you want to trade from the Market Watch section.

Depending on your account, available instruments may include:

  • Forex pairs

  • Metals

  • Indices

  • Commodities

  • Other CFD markets

Select an instrument to view its chart and begin your analysis.

MT4 WebTrader Market Watch:

MT5 WebTrader Market Watch:

3. Analyze the Market

Before opening a trade, use the available tools to understand market movements.

MT4 and MT5 WebTrader provide:

  • Interactive charts

  • Multiple timeframes

  • Technical indicators

  • Drawing tools

These features help you identify trends and potential trading opportunities.

MT4 WebTrader Chart & Analytical tools:

MT5 WebTrader & Analytical tools:

4. Open and Manage a Trade

When you are ready to trade:

  1. Open the order window.

  2. Choose your trade size.

  3. Select Buy or Sell.

  4. Set Stop Loss and Take Profit levels if needed.

  5. Confirm your order.

After opening a position, you can monitor its performance, adjust your settings, or close the trade directly from the platform.

MT4 WebTrader Order Window:

Double-click the instrument from the market watch, or click the "new order" button on top:

The following window will pop up.

Enter the desired parameters and your Order Type, then sell or buy.

MT5 WebTrader Order Window:

Double-click the instrument from the market watch, or click the "new order" button on top:

The following window will pop up.

Enter the desired parameters and your Order Type, then sell or buy.

Is MT4 & MT5 WebTrader secure?

Protecting your account is a priority. Orbex WebTrader uses secure encrypted connections to help safeguard your personal information and trading activity while you access your account online.

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