Convert an MT4 EA to a cTrader cBot

If you are considering migrating away from MT4 - MT5 and would like to start using the cTrader trading platform, this page will help you move across as easily as possible. More and more traders are now migrating to use the cTrader platform for its clean user interface, excellent features and the use of Microsoft C# programming language to build automated strategies, and indicators and extend the platform's functionality with AddOns.

MT4 vs cTrader for Algorithmic Development?

The main difference is that MT4 and MT5 use their own in-house programming language which can be used only with their platform which is called MetaQuotes Language 4 (MQL4) which first appeared in 2005, so it is a pretty old technology now. It is also worth pointing out that MQL4 and MQL5 were written specifically for work on the MT4 and MT5 trading platforms and are not a well-known programming language like Microsoft C#.

• Expert Advisor (EA) - this is the name given to an automated strategy by Metaquotes Software Corp.
• cBot - this is the name given to an automated strategy by Spotware Systems.

Converting Your Expert Advisors (EA)

To be able to accurately produce a system with the same features and operation as your MT4 Expert Advisor then we would need a written project specification, this document is very important and the sooner the trader learns of its importance the more chance they will have of an automated trading system that follows their vision.

• Contact our development team

We Can Help You Convert Your EAs

If the online tool will not convert your code then we offer friendly professional programming services to help you convert your existing Expert Advisors into a cTrader cBot.

• Our Programming Service

How to Contact Us

You can contact us to discuss your Migration