What Is a Trading Platform?
A trading platform is software that allows you to view markets and, depending on the setup, place and manage trades.
Popular platforms include:
- MetaTrader
- TradingView
- cTrader
Charting vs Execution
Some platforms are particularly popular for chart analysis.
Others are commonly used for order execution.
You may use more than one platform.
For example:
You might analyse a market on TradingView and execute through another platform.
Learn Your Platform
Before risking real money, know how to:
- Open charts
- Change timeframes
- Place orders
- Set stop losses
- Set take profits
- Close positions
- Check open trades
- Check account balance
- Check trade history
Never learn these functions for the first time while risking significant money.
Disclaimer
CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 69% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.
