Who this is for
You want MetaTrader 4 specifically. Maybe because you've got years of muscle memory, or because your course teaches MT4, or because you run EAs built for MT4. You want a broker that supports MT4 fully and doesn't hobble it compared to newer platforms.
What to look for
Every broker will tell you they're the best. Here are the concrete things the desk checks before recommending any broker for this category:
Some brokers offer 'MT4' but limit order types, instrument access, or EA support. Verify the MT4 version you get is fully featured.
MT4's main advantage is the huge ecosystem of EAs and indicators. Your broker needs to allow EA trading without restrictions.
If you run EAs, you need the platform running 24/5 on a VPS near broker servers. Quality brokers offer free or discounted VPS.
Non-negotiable for day traders. Some brokers disable one-click by default — verify it's turned on or can be enabled.
MT4 hides instruments behind a nested menu. A good broker pre-loads the common ones and makes the full list easy to access.
Genesis is not the clean pick if MetaTrader is non-negotiable. Official Genesis platform pages center TradeLocker, so MT4/MT5-first traders should choose a broker that officially supports MetaTrader and then apply the same broker checklist. If you are flexible on platform, use Genesis demo access or tiny eligible live size to test whether TradeLocker fits your workflow.
For the full methodology — the six criteria the desk weighs on every broker pick, plus an honest side-by-side against IC Markets, Pepperstone, and OANDA — read how the desk picks a broker.
Genesis is one disclosed broker option for traders it can support. Demo access is available, and live funding should wait until country support, terms, fees, and risk are clear. Open Genesis account →
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MT4 is reaching the end of its actively-developed life. If you rely on MT4 EAs or muscle memory, pick a broker with official MT4 support. If you are platform-flexible, test TradeLocker on demo before deciding.
Key takeaways
- →MT4 is still the forex standard but is declining — consider MT5 if you're new
- →Verify full EA support, one-click trading, and VPS availability
- →Genesis FX centers TradeLocker publicly, not MT4
- →MT4 traders should choose official MT4 support or test TradeLocker separately on demo