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How many number of indicators can I run at the same time in cTrader?

There is no limitation to the number of indicators(instances) you can run at the same time in cTrader. Also no limitation to the number of cBots(program trading) you can run. cTrader/cAlgo are RAM consuming softwares, so number of in...

What is the meaning of 'instance' on cTrader trading platform?

"Instance" is a object which is used as a technical indicator in cTrader. There are some differences between MT4 and cTrader and "Technical Indicator" refers as "Instance" and "EA" refers as "cBots"(or instance). There is no limita...

How can I use technical indicators and trading robots in cTrader?

To use 'Technical Indicators' on cTrader trading platform, follow the instructions below. In a chart, please click the icon as below and you will see the list of technical indicators which are free to use. You can install more ...

Can I use EAs from MT4 on cTrader trading platform?

Unfortunately not. MT4 uses MQL4 as program language and cTrader uses C#, and these programs are not compatible. You need to convert the program language from MQL4 to C#, to use an EA or Technical Indicators in cTrader. (Although conv...

What happens to my positions if I log out and close cTrader?

Even if you log out, all of your open positions will remain as it is. If you have setup "take profit" or "stop loss" for the existing orders, it will be executed as you have set it up. Please be careful that the "Advanced Take Prof...

How to export my trading history from cTrader platform.

To export the trading history statement out of cTrader, please go to the "History" tab in the "Trade Watch", and click "Statement". You can select the format either "Excel" or "HTML". Once you click the "Statement", the file wi...

Where can I check the trading history in cTrader?

To view the history on cTrader trading platform, please go to the "History" tab in the "Trade Watch" as below. You can sort the list out by time or directions(buy or sell) and review all the closed positions. You can also expor...

How to calculate margin for hedged positions in cTrader?

For the hedged positions in cTrader, required margin doesn't set off. If the same symbol is being traded, cTrader requires the margin for the direction(Buy or Sell) with higher volume and higher margin required. For Example You have...

In cTrader, where do this price quotes come from? Which stock exchange?

Each brokers have different "Liquidity Providers". The Liquidity Providers can be some mega banks or local banks. If a broker is not a complete market maker, these LPs should be introduced in the website. Most of the brokers have s...

How can I change the time frame of the cTrader platform?

You can change the time of a cTrader platform as below. Please go to the bottom right side of the cTrader screen, and click the "UTC+". This feature does not exist in MT4. For MT4, you may need to find a EA program that changes t...